Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 18 months (1.5-4 years full-time)
- Part-time: 30 months (2.5-7 years part-time)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 – apply before Oct 2026
- Starting April 2027 – apply before Oct 2026
- Starting September 2027 – apply before May 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Blackheath, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Accounting
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Overview
Our MPhil/PhD Accounting and Finance programme at University of Greenwich 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.
Features
- 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.
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Programme Structure
Curriculum
- 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.
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 35,069 AUD / year (≈ 18,700 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,236 AUD / year (≈ 4,925 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part time
- Home: £2,463 per year
- International: £9,350 per year
Funding
Scholarships
Available scholarships:
- International Hardship Fund (University of Greenwich) — Grant: 1000 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; Need-based
- David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary (University of Greenwich) — Grant: 1000 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (U.S. government) — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship (ServiceScape) — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships (ACES Education Fund) — Grant: 3500 USD; Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation) — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students (Junhua Li) — Grant: 19000 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Boustany Foundation) — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 28 Feb 2027; Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (IvyPanda) — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 31 Oct 2026; Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Voice Talent Online) — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Salvado Law) — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 13 Jan 2027; Merit-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)) — Grant: 22500 GBP; Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Anonymous Hope Fund) — Grant: 3000 USD; Deadline: 31 Dec 2026; Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (IELTS from 6 to 9) — Grant: 1500 USD; Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme) — Grant: 12000 USD; Deadline: 11 Jan 2027