Lancaster,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Accounting and Finance in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University
Lancaster University
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Lancaster United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,790
(c. USD27,739.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Accounting and Finance Department at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is seeking applicants for its PhD program in Accounting and Finance. Successful candidates will collaborate with globally renowned scholars in a dynamic, vibrant, and forward-thinking academic environment.
Ideal applicants should possess exceptional undergraduate credentials and demonstrate outstanding performance at the Master's level, with qualifications relevant to their proposed PhD research area. A strong commitment to an academic career path is essential. Full-time studentships starting October 2024 are available, providing a substantial living stipend (the 2023 ESRC award amounted to £18,622 annually) along with a four-year tuition fee waiver.
Our department boasts an outstanding research atmosphere characterized by collaborative spirit, access to cutting-edge databases, a robust seminar program, and a distinguished visiting scholars initiative. As one of LUMS' largest departments - itself an internationally recognized business school ranked highly by Financial Times, QS, and The Economist - we achieved top UK ranking for research power in both the 2014 and 2021 Research Excellence Framework. LUMS holds the rare distinction of triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB, the world's leading business school accreditation bodies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
A relevant Master's degree (UK or equivalent) with Distinction level performance, both overall and in the dissertation. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with an upper second class honours degree and relevant research experience may be considered. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test or TOEFL IBT or TOEFL IBT Home Edition with an overall score of at least 102, with a minimum of 19 in reading, 19 in listening, 19 in speaking and 22 in writing.
Tuition
GBP
20,790