Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and FinancePhD programme from the University of Bristol encourages interdisciplinary research, drawing on a range of theories
and methodologies. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds and
experiences. You will be joining a thriving PhD community.

The Accounting and Finance PhD programme from the University of Bristol candidates entering the PhD programme are required to take taught units in their first year and to participate in PhD workshops and reading groups. Students are also encouraged to undertake further training in agreement with their supervisor for the duration of their studies.

The main research training is taken from among two categories of units, with separate lists for Accounting and for Finance students. The units are chosen in consultation with the supervisors to suit the student’s PhD research.

Career opportunities:

The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare for a career in research.

Courses include

• The main research themes reflect the interests of staff members. The particular strengths of the department lie in applied financial econometrics, empirical finance, financial reporting and auditing, management accounting, public sector accounting and accounting for sustainability.

• In considering your application, significant weight will be given to the extent to which you can demonstrate a clearly thought out and specific interest in research and how this would fit into the wider context of research undertaken in the department.