We provide research training in both accounting and finance which will prepare you for a demanding career as:
You 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.
We offer an excellent academic environment where you can pursue your research degree. As a postgraduate research student, you're required to:
You'll have access to computing, printing, email and office facilities. You're expected to be in the Department of Accounting & Finance on a regular basis. You'll also attend the Department's research seminar series as well as other occasional workshops.
You'll have hot-desking facilities giving you regular access to the Department and helping you integrate with other students and staff. You're required to attend the Department for at least 10 days per year. This is in addition to the Research Methodology Programme.
Potential applicants should note that there is no dedicated distance-learning programme.
All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
| Scotland/EU | TBC* |
|---|---|
| Rest of UK | TBC* |
| International | £15,300 |
| Additional costs | Students are required to cover the cost of binding their thesis. This varies depending on the length of the thesis and chosen binding company. An average cost of £40-50 should be allowed. The cost of fieldwork or research trips would usually be met by the student. Students can apply for funding to cover conference participation. If a student chooses to study overseas, the costs would be met by the student. This is not a requirement for our programme. |
| Funding | Find any available funding opportunities on our scholarship search. |
| Postgraduate research opportunities | Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities. |
Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year.
*Fees have not yet been set by research councils.
As part of your PhD degree, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD).
The certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here. It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability such as:
All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your doctorate, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.
Find out more about the PgCert RPD programme.
We have taken a lead (with Edinburgh University) in providing advanced training to Doctoral Training Centre students across Scotland. From 2013, the two institutions have collaborated to offer three intensive doctoral-level courses:
Our aim is to train skilled students who will be able to compete with the best graduates in their future careers.
The University Careers Service can help you with everything from writing your CV to interview preparation. Take a look at our Careers Service pages to get more information.
From financial advice to our IT facilities, we have a wide range of support for all students here at Strathclyde. Get all the information you need at Strathlife.
The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent. The School encompasses our four faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.
Find out more about the Doctoral School
We've a thriving international community with students coming here to study from over 100 countries across the world. Find out all you need to know about studying in Glasgow at Strathclyde and hear from students about their experiences.
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Read our step-by-step guide on how to submit your application.
How to applyWe look for a good Masters degree or a first-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in accounting. Qualified and part-qualified accountants with a first degree in social sciences or humanities are also encouraged to apply.
You'll need a good Masters degree or a first-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in finance, economics, accounting or mathematics.
Read our guidance on how to write your research proposal.
Read our help on how to choose references and what the referees need to supply.
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
Research supervisors are assigned to you by the Department of Accounting & Finance. We ask that you highlight a potential supervisor in your application, but the department will team you up with the best supervisor for your project.
Once we've received your application, your research proposal is passed to potential supervisors for consideration. If it's not compatible with the researcher's current projects and they cannot supervise then it's passed along to another for consideration. If they can supervise you then the supervisor will confirm and nominate a potential second supervisor. As soon as a second supervisor is confirmed, an offer of study will be sent to you through Pegasus, our online application system.
When you accept our offer, you'll receive a full offer in writing via the email address you'll have provided.
Once you've accepted our offer, we'll need you to fulfil any academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask.
If you're applying as a UK or EU student, you'll then be issued with your registration documentation.
You can apply for a postgraduate research degree at any point in the year.
All you have to do is complete an online application.
Programme Administrator
Telephone: +44 (0)141 548 3709
Email: barbara.baillie@strath.ac.uk