Study MPhil Accounting and Finance at University of Strathclyde in the UK, Strathclyde Business School

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

We provide research training in both accounting and finance which will prepare you for a demanding career as:an academica professional researcher in the financial services sectora manager of a business, government and professional organisationsYou can study an MPhil over the course of one year or a PhD over three years.Under specific circumstances and subject to conditions, part-time study can be arranged.You can study any option in either of our research areas:AccountingThis is an opportunity for you to develop the theoretical competencies required to understand the role of accounting in organisations and society.You'll follow an interdisciplinary approach to the technical and institutional practices that makes accounting a specific social practice.We offer expertise in exploring the sociological, institutional and political approaches in the search for a thesis topic. We also assist with the methods used to produce new knowledge.FinanceYou'll develop the theoretical and empirical skills necessary to make a contribution to the latest research in your chosen area. In your first year, you'll work with your supervisor to identify areas of interest and develop an agenda for your PhD thesis. We encourage you to consider both theoretical and empirical issues as part of your agenda in consultation with your supervisors.You'll learn to design and carry out research plans based on an understanding of theoretical and methodological issues. You're expected to develop the philosophical, technical and ethical awareness required to produce high-quality research.

Which department am I in?

Strathclyde Business School

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£22,750.00 (US$ 29,380) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

October 2027

Venue

John Anderson Campus

16 Richmond Street,

Glasgow,

G1 1XQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£22,750.00 (US$ 29,380) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

John Anderson Campus

16 Richmond Street,

Glasgow,

G1 1XQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

For entry into our postgraduate research programmes, we normally look for a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree or overseas equivalent, in a relevant business or social science related subject. For PhD applications, we also normally expect a Masters degree with distinction or merit or overseas equivalent, although there are often exceptions. We require clear coverage of Accounting and Finance subjects at undergraduate and/or Masters level. For Finance applicants, we expect clear coverage of quantitative/econometrics subjects in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. When reviewing your academic achievements, we're particularly interested in grades which relate to independent research (for example, a research project or dissertation). A strong score in these elements may allow us to consider entry with a lower degree classification.

Strathclyde Business School is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive postgraduate research population. We make decisions on entry by assessing the whole person and not relying solely on academic achievements. On that basis, please ensure that your application (via your CV and covering letter) can evidence your resourcefulness, commitment and resilience as demonstrated by broader professional and life experiences. This evidence should be centred on your ability to undertake and complete a PhD and contribute to a positive PhD community.

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