What will I learn?

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. World-class academics from the School of Management will help you shape and develop your research ensuring you produce the best and most relevant piece of work within your capabilities.You will have the freedom to research the financial topic of your choice. You may decide to explore housing market dynamics within the UK or decide to research the modelling of financial market volatility using high-frequency international data whatever your subject matter, we will support you.Completion of the Finance PhD will set you apart from others as you begin your career in industry or academia.

Which department am I in?

School of Management

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£19,050.00 (20,75,616) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

April 2026

Venue

Bay Campus 1

Fabian Way,

Crymlyn Burrows,

Swansea,

SA1 8EN, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£19,050.00 (20,75,616) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected October 2026

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Bay Campus 1

Fabian Way,

Crymlyn Burrows,

Swansea,

SA1 8EN, Wales, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a masters degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a masters degree, will be considered on an individual basis.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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