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Accounting PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

Create research that has an impact on the areas of accounting, accountability, governance, and performance management.

Working with our Accounting and Society Research Mobilisation Group you will enjoy a dynamic research environment and high-quality supervision. The Group specialises in research in:

  • social, environmental, and ethical accountability and sustainability
  • data and analytics in accounting
  • capital market-based accounting research
  • governance and executive compensation.

Our researchers have strong academic backgrounds. They actively engage with national and international research networks and collaborations. In addition, they also have good links with the business community, Government, non-profit organisations and professional accountancy bodies.

Which department am I in?

Accounting, Banking and Finance

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
£21,500.00 (US$ 27,766) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN1 9RH, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have at least a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a relevant master’s degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: You may also be considered for this course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component); TOEFL (iBT) - 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.

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

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About University of Sussex

In the vibrant coastal city of Brighton, Sussex offers a world-class education, real-world employability and an unforgettable student experience.

  • Ranked 26th in the UK (Times Higher Education 2024)
  • Outstanding research reputation & excellent job prospects
  • Continual investment in facilities & the student experience
  • Beautiful campus with a welcoming global community

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