Accounting PhD

Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Shortlist

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

36 monthsProgram duration

20,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Accounting at Queen's Business School brings together expertise in accounting, accounting change, budgeting, governance, performance management and reporting in not-for-profit and public sector organisations. It prides itself on research-led teaching and offers its research students experience as teaching assistants in a variety of undergraduate courses.

Aside from gaining close research advice and direction from their supervisors and other academics in the Department of Accounting, Accounting research students benefit from attending the Group’s various research seminars, which attract leading academics from around the world. Students also present their work at these events, gaining invaluable advice and preparation for the academic job market.

The research strengths of the Department of Accounting at Queen’s Business School range from accounting change to accounting education, and from performance measurement to financial accounting, using both quantitative and qualitative research techniques.

In particular, over a period of years, the Department for Accounting at Queen’s Business School has developed critical research mass, expertise, networks and reputation in the areas of:

Accounting and reporting, accounting change, governance and performance management in not-for-profit organisations
This research, which has focused particularly on performance reporting, stakeholder engagement and reporting frameworks, has facilitated an enhanced understanding of the not-for-profit sector, including the appropriateness of accounting and reporting practices adopted by not-for-profit organisations. The Department of Accounting is keen to work with PhD students interested in undertaking not-for-profit-related research, including research associated with social enterprise organisations.
Accounting, budgeting and accounting change in public sector organisations
Research is this area has included comparative international analysis, particularly with respect to the accounting and finance changes that often accompany moves towards ‘modernisation’. The Department of Accounting welcomes applications from prospective PhD students interested in undertaking research into issues related to public sector accounting and reporting.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

In particular, over a period of years, the Department for Accounting at Queen’s Business School has developed critical research mass, expertise, networks and reputation in the areas of:

Accounting and reporting, accounting change, governance and performance management in not-for-profit organisations
This research, which has focused particularly on performance reporting, stakeholder engagement and reporting frameworks, has facilitated an enhanced understanding of the not-for-profit sector, including the appropriateness of accounting and reporting practices adopted by not-for-profit organisations. The Department of Accounting is keen to work with PhD students interested in undertaking not-for-profit-related research, including research associated with social enterprise organisations.
Accounting, budgeting and accounting change in public sector organisations
Research is this area has included comparative international analysis, particularly with respect to the accounting and finance changes that often accompany moves towards ‘modernisation’. The Department of Accounting welcomes applications from prospective PhD students interested in undertaking research into issues related to public sector accounting and reporting.

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Admission Requirements

IELTS

Bachelor GPA

3.2+

Normally a UK 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) and a UK Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a final result of 60% (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University). In cases where applicants have not completed a Master's degree, applications may be considered where applicants hold a 1st class Honours undergraduate degree from a high-ranking, research focus university and have demonstrated an ability to conduct academic research.

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

20,500 GBP

Other Expenses

Scholarships

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QS subject rankings

2019
#251-300
2020
#251-300
2021
#251-300
2022
#251-300
2023
#201-250
2024
#201-250
2025
#201-250

Ranking criteria

Academic Reputation

57.2

Citations per Paper

79.9

Employer Reputation

61.1

H-index Citations

74.7

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Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

36 monthsProgram duration

20,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Application

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

International Students

Scholarships

Scholarships

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