Overview

The Accounting and Finance PhD programme from the University of Leeds encompasses four main themes, with a focus on applied and empirical studies, supported by three specialist centres; Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance (CASIF), Credit Management Research Centre (CMRC), International Banking Institute (IBI).

Research proposals

The Accounting and Finance Department within Leeds University Business School is interested in receiving proposals in the following areas of research:

Asset Pricing

Auditing

Banking and Financial Services

Behavioural Finance

Business History

Corporate Finance

Corporate Governance

Credit Management

Financial Accounting

Financial Mathematics

Pensions and Insurance

SME Finance

Department and research centre further reading:

Leeds University Business School Accounting and Finance Department

Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance (CASIF)

Credit Management Research Centre (CMRC)

Institute of Banking Investment (IBI)

Programme Structure

Modules include:

accounting

audit

banking

behavioural finance

credit

finance

financial mathematics

market

pension

sports finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Accounting Forensic Accounting

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates should ideally have a first-class or at least a good upper second-class undergraduate degree.

Candidates should hold a British Masters degree (or equivalent degree from an overseas university) or an equivalent professional qualification:

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25250 GBP / year

≈ 25250 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: TBC

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Research proposals

Department and research centre further reading:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Leeds

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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