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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Finance

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Swansea University, the PhD Finance provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July. If you want to make your mark on the financial world through impactful research, then the Finance PhD is for you. You will have the opportunity to research the key financial factors that affect businesses on a global or micro level. You will get to challenge the status quo and explore ways in improving industry and financial practices. International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Financial Theory
Empirical Research Methods in Finance
Corporate Finance and Capital Markets
Financial Econometrics
Research Design and Methodology
Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing
Doctoral Dissertation Supervision
Quantitative Financial Modelling
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFirst Class

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,714

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Swansea University

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