As a PhD student in accounting, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers. Our faculty offer a wealth of knowledge on fundamental issues in accounting, including management control, capital markets accounting, accounting for sustainability, taxation and corporate governance and auditing.
MPhil/PhD students work alongside researchers within the following research themes:
Capital markets
Case study research
Corporate finance
Corporate governance
CSR
ESG
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
University of Exeter - Streatham Campus
Study options
MPhil • Full-time • 3 Years
PhD • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
09/2026
01/2027
04/2027
How to apply
Fees and funding
Choose a specific option to see funding information.
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.