PhD in Finance (Accounting and Finance) in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

Our vibrant community of PhD candidates is actively engaged in research areas including: financial studies, market responses to accounting practices, managerial accounting systems, decision-making processes in auditing and accounting, along with corporate governance and reporting.
The Adam Smith Business School prioritizes cultivating essential transferable skills and personal growth, covering financial programming, professional communication, and presentation techniques. As an Accounting & Finance doctoral candidate, you'll gain access to:
regular work-in-progress discussions with peers and faculty, participation in the Scottish Doctoral Colloquium to exchange ideas with academics across Scotland, opportunities to present at domestic and international conferences (typically in advanced PhD stages), attendance at Wards research seminars, enrollment in the College of Social Sciences Graduate School Research Training program, completion of specialized PhD coursework covering Stata and Minitab applications, case analyses, and diverse accounting research methodologies, specialized literature review sessions (focusing on accounting, finance, or their intersection), software training for research tools (including Nvivo and Stata), instruction in qualitative and quantitative methods with an emphasis on financial econometrics.
Additionally, qualified students may serve as Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), conducting tutorials for undergraduate students and assisting with grading. These positions offer compensation at standard university rates, with potential annual earnings reaching approximately £1,500 for active participants. Mandatory training is provided for all GTAs, with opportunities typically available from the second year of study. Positions are advertised during the latter part of the second semester.