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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Accounting and Finance

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£21,900Per Year (Intl)
£5,106Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the PhD Accounting and Finance at University of Bristol. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Research is central to the activities of the University of Bristol Business School. The school comprises several groups of academic staff with a variety of interests and a focus on research that has practical relevance. The results of the most recent UK-wide research assessment, the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, rated 88% of the research activity in business and management as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'. International tuition fees are £21,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 93% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis
Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
Corporate Governance and Accountability
Advanced Financial Management and Strategy
Empirical Research Design and Econometrics
Financial Markets and Asset Pricing
Critical Perspectives on Accounting Theory
PhD Dissertation and Research Supervision
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£87,600

Home Student Fee

£5,106

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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Zutshi-Smith Scholarship

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Conference Travel Fund

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£300scholarship value
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Think Big Career Accelerator

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

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St Paul's Church Organ Scholarship

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,450scholarship value
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St Mary Redcliffe Church Choral Scholarships

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,300scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Accounting and Finance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#51QS World
#9UK Ranking
32,435+Students
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