Accounting and Finance, MPhil/PhD

Program Overview

Accounting and Finance, MPhil/PhD

Our higher research degree (MPhil/PhD) allows you to undertake rigorous and critical exploration of a specific area in accounting or finance under the guidance of an expert supervisor.

Course Content

Our MPhil/PhD programme involves producing a substantial piece of original work in your chosen field. Unlike taught courses, this degree emphasises independent research and an original contribution to knowledge. You will attend courses in your first year to develop the advanced research skills necessary to obtain a PhD and to facilitate the gathering, analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data for your specific work.

School

Accounting, Finance and Economics

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 3 - 4 years full-time
• 4 - 7 years part-time

Start month

• September
• October
• January
• February

Fees

• Home: £5,006
• International: £18,700

What you should know about this course

• Flexible registration. (Full time: MPhil 18-36 months, PhD 24-48 months, MPhil/PhD 36-48 months. Part time: MPhil 30-48 months, PhD 36-60 months, MPhil/PhD 48-84 months)
• You can begin your studies in September-October/January-February. Scholarship applications must meet specified deadlines. Alternative starting times may be exceptionally considered

What you will study

Your PhD will centre on a specific research area and topic. With guidance from your supervisory team, you will select areas to study that align with your project. You may also attend extra classes or participate in training events to support your research. This can include seminars and workshops provided by the Faculty and your Research Centre. In addition, you will be part of the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme (PGRDP). The PGRDP offers both mandatory and elective sessions designed to assist research students in enhancing their skills.

About the course team

Welcome to our MPhil/PhD programme in Accounting & Finance Research. We are an experienced team of academics and industry professionals. You will join one of our Research Centres and your supervisors will be experts in your chosen area. Our teaching is informed by research and consultancy work.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

• A taught Master's degree, with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (e.g. Merit or above), in a generic subject area relevant to the subject matter of the proposed research project, and/or
• A First Class or Second Class, First Division (Upper Second Class) Honours degree in a subject area relevant to the proposed research project.

Before submitting an application form, please read carefully the information below.

• Please make informal preliminary contact with a potential supervisor or research group within the Business School.** Applicants should sendONE email that includes the relevant programme leaders ( for the School of Accounting, Finance and Economics and, if appropriate, for Executive Business Centre) as well as any potential supervisors. Please do NOT send several emails to different academics as this causes us additional work and will delay our response to you. Please include the name of the potential supervisor(s) you contacted in your research proposal and personal statement.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the names of two referees (written references can also be provided using the reference form).
• Submit a detailed research proposal of approximately 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section), transcripts, and evidence of language proficiency (if relevant) with your application. We recommend adding a Gantt chart at the end of your proposal which provides a schedule for your project.
• The GBS offers intakes in September-October and January-February. To be considered for a September-October start, you must apply by 15 May. To be considered for a January-February start, you must apply by15 October. If you are applying for a specific scholarship which has been advertised, you must apply by the deadline given. Different starting times can be exceptionally considered.

How you will learn

• Teaching: At the heart of this MPhil/PhD is the collaboration between you and your supervisors who are experts in your chosen area. Supervisors will guide you through the process of:
  • Refining your research project and the outcomes
  • Outlining a plan, monitoring it, and keeping to a schedule
  • Guidance on obtaining ethical approval (if applicable)
  • Identifying any extra taught courses and training events to attend in support of your research. This includes seminars and workshops organised by the Faculty and your Research Centre.
• You will also be enrolled in the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme (PGRDP). The PGRDP offers a mix of mandatory and elective sessions on research and personal skills specifically targeting Postgraduate Research Students.

Careers and placements

• What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
  • You can have a career in research, whether in academia, think tanks, private research institutions, or the research and development departments of businesses or government bodies.
• Do you provide employability services?
  • Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential and offer support for two years after graduation. Services include:
    • CV, cover letter, and application tips
    • Interviews support
    • Careers fairs
    • Mentoring

Accommodation

• Greenwich
  • Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich , you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.
  • Rooms start at £146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.

Support and advice

• Academic skills and study support
  • We want to make sure you make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your supervisors, the research groups you will be affiliated to, our subject librarians and our online academic skills centre.
  • Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we will provide training for this.
  • The University of Greenwich also participates in SCONUL. This scheme allows research students to access or borrow materials from libraries at other participating universities. Other libraries may charge admin fees for issuing entry cards or similar.