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Accounting - PhD

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What will I learn?

The Kent Business School Accounting and Finance Department has a strong international reputation for its research on public sector accounting, critical accounting and accounting history.

Staff members have published many scholarly papers in highly esteemed journals and a number of influential books. Our Accounting scholars’ research interests include privatisation and neoliberalism, public sector accounting and accountability, the social and political importance of accounting, accounting for sustainability, accounting history and optimal capital markets.

Exchange partners

Kent Business School (KBS) has excellent links with business schools globally, including in China, USA, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and Italy. Our wide array of exchange partners gives you the opportunity to gain international experience. Our partners are committed to enhancing their international outlook while providing excellent teaching. You will gain invaluable work experience, develop your understanding of a new culture and improve your language skills.

Our exchange partners include these top-ranked institutions among others:

  • University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
  • Renmin Business School, Renmin University of China
  • The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Careers

The KBS PhD programme is designed to provide a thorough training for research careers in academia or industry. Our students generally take up academic appointments in UK or international higher education institutions or work in policy or industry settings.

Professional recognition

KBS is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS); and the Kent MBA is an Association of MBAs (AMBA) accredited programme.

Which department am I in?

Kent Business School

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
£18,600.00 (US$ 24,021) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

Expected September 2025

Venue

Canterbury Campus

University of Kent,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, England

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
£18,600.00 (US$ 24,021) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

Expected September 2025

Venue

Medway Campus

University of Kent at Medway,

The Medway Building Chatham Maritime,

Chatham,

Medway,

ME4 4AG, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should hold a 2.1 at undergraduate level and a Merit at Master’s level in a relevant discipline, from a UK or other approved university and/or equivalent. You must submit a research proposal of approximately 1,500 words on your intended topic. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component). TOEFL: 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in Reading & Speaking; 21 in Writing; 20 in Listening).

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

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  • Diverse, welcoming community from over 100 countries
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