PhD in Business Studies - Accounting and Finance in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

Cardiff University | Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 19,450
(c. USD26,047.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Accounting and Finance Department at Cardiff Business School has built a strong global reputation for delivering exceptional theoretical and applied research across accounting, finance, and related disciplines. Our faculty provides comprehensive expertise, with special focus areas including: Interdisciplinary accounting approaches, Management accounting systems, Accounting history, Financial reporting practices, Professionalization studies, Emerging markets accounting (particularly China), Government accounting, Security valuation, Corporate financial management, Empirical financial analysis, Financial modeling techniques, Global financial markets, and Governance structures. Our programs empower students to: Master advanced theoretical frameworks and research methodologies in accounting and finance, Receive specialized training for conducting world-class research, and Cultivate analytical capabilities valued by both academic institutions and financial sector employers.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A specialist Master-level degree in Business, Management, Social Sciences or related subjects, from an internationally renowned University of comparable or higher standing than Cardiff Business School.
A minimum of 60% grades for a UK master's degree, or the equivalent grading for international degrees.
Evidence of previous research training, including attending research-focussed taught modules and submitting a research-based Master dissertation.
As part of your application process you will have to submit a research proposal demonstrating the intellectual ability to identify viable research questions and a potential to develop a valuable contribution to knowledge in your elected area.
Applicants whose first language is not English are normally expected to have reached a minimum IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 4 or SL 5

Tuition GBP 19,450
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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