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PhD in Finance
University of Edinburgh Business School, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
36 monthsProgram duration
27,600 GBPTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
FinanceMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Accounting and Finance subject group is one of the largest in the Business School, with approximately 50 academic colleagues providing high quality teaching and research, and a range of research centres and networks which create real-world influence in...
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Our Accounting and Finance subject group is one of the largest in the Business School, with approximately 50 academic colleagues providing high quality teaching and research, and a range of research centres and networks which create real-world influence in business, government, and the public sector.
The programme offers credited research training for those researching a financial topic, such as behavioural finance, asset pricing, corporate finance and governance, and aspects affecting financial markets and institutions. Supported by experts within the field, you will have the opportunity to develop a doctoral thesis based on original and relevant research.
PhD in Finance at a Glance
- Study over three years full time, with an additional 'writing-up' year available to all
- During your first year, attend a comprehensive set of taught courses designed to train you in the theory and methods necessary to conduct high-quality research
- Access numerous database subscriptions to support your research, such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Datastream, Eikon, Morningstar Direct, SNL Financial, and Wharton Research Data Service (WRDS) which features, among others, access to Boardex, Compustat, CRSP, and Sustainalytics data
- Support and access to a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities during your studies
- We encourage our students to aim higher, presenting papers at prestigious conferences and submit articles for publication
Read lessProgram overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Accounting and Finance subject group is one of the largest in the Business School, with approximately 50 academic colleagues providing high quality teaching and research, and a range of research centres and networks which create real-world influence in...
Read more
Our Accounting and Finance subject group is one of the largest in the Business School, with approximately 50 academic colleagues providing high quality teaching and research, and a range of research centres and networks which create real-world influence in business, government, and the public sector.
The programme offers credited research training for those researching a financial topic, such as behavioural finance, asset pricing, corporate finance and governance, and aspects affecting financial markets and institutions. Supported by experts within the field, you will have the opportunity to develop a doctoral thesis based on original and relevant research.
PhD in Finance at a Glance
- Study over three years full time, with an additional 'writing-up' year available to all
- During your first year, attend a comprehensive set of taught courses designed to train you in the theory and methods necessary to conduct high-quality research
- Access numerous database subscriptions to support your research, such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Datastream, Eikon, Morningstar Direct, SNL Financial, and Wharton Research Data Service (WRDS) which features, among others, access to Boardex, Compustat, CRSP, and Sustainalytics data
- Support and access to a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities during your studies
- We encourage our students to aim higher, presenting papers at prestigious conferences and submit articles for publication
Read lessAdmission Requirements
Applicants for the PhD in Finance programme should hold a postgraduate master's degree from an accredited institution in the UK or overseas showing evidence of above-average academic achievement. This includes:
- A degree classification with a mark of 65% or more overall (University of Edinburgh level, or overseas equivalent).
- Normally a master's dissertation at the distinction level (University of Edinburgh level, or overseas equivalent) in finance, economics, informatics, mathematics, engineering, or other relevant programmes with significant quantitative elements.
- Applications may be accepted from those still currently studying for a master's degree; however, any offer will be conditional on the successful completion of the degree at the required standard.
Please note: If you are currently studying for or have completed an undergraduate degree and do not yet have a Master's qualification, please consider applying for our MSc by Research programme. You can use this as a stepping stone on to any of our PhD programmes.Applicants with significant finance and industry experience, or with relevant professional qualifications will be given due consideration on a case-by-case basis. However, these applicants must also have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas:
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