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PhD Accounting and Finance

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Finance / Accounting (General) Accounting

Course type

Programme description

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge.

Providing robust and systematic research training is a core strength of our PhD programme. To be able to take full advantage of the training opportunities that are offered, students should reside in or within commuting distance from Manchester. We strongly encourage any students who do not reside locally to enrol full-time.

Teaching and learning

Our research students follow a robust, systematic and flexible research training programme designed to

complement their own immediate requirements as they plan and write their thesis; introduce them to the variety of research undertaken within the Business School; and equip them with the broader skills to become leading edge business and management science researchers in the next generation.

The timetable runs from September to May each year. Students are required to attend research training sessions and workshops at the School and submit various pieces of assessed work throughout this period.

Normally, full-time students undertake this training and assessment in their first year of study. Part-time students are permitted to complete the research training element in two years.

Coursework and assessment

Students are assessed in a number of courses as part of their research training programme. In addition, their progress is assessed at various stages of studies through the annual progress review process.

Career opportunities

We have a tradition of producing high quality doctoral research. Many of our graduates hold academic positions in top universities and business schools around the world. We are strongly committed to creating a research community in which researchers can thrive and develop their skills and we view all our doctoral students as potential research stars of the future.

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree with Honours (to UK standard) of First or Upper Second (2:1) Class. Applicants are also expected to hold a relevant Masters degree in finance, accounting or a cognate subject area. Normally we require performance at distinction level (70% or above) including any dissertation component; GPA of 3.3 or above; or equivalent.

MSc Finance and Financial Law (Distance Learning)

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• Professor , A&F Accounting & Finance

Accepting PhD Students

Personal profile

• Kim, J-B., Lee, E., Tang, X., Zhang, J., 2023, Collusive versus coercive corporate corruption: Evidence from demand-side shocks and supply-side disclosures . Review of Accounting Studies , 28:4, 1929-1970. (ABDC A*, ABS 4, FT, SSCI; REF 2028)
• Kim, J-B., Lee, E., Zhu, Z., 2022, Do firm-specific stock price crashes lead to a stimulation or distortion of market information efficiency? Contemporary Accounting Research , 39:3, 2175-2211. (ABDC A*, ABS 4, FT, SSCI; REF 2028)
• Lee, E., Strong, N., Zhu, Z., 2014, Did Regulation Fair Disclosure, SOX, and other analyst regulations reduce security mispricing? Journal of Accounting Research , 52: 3, 733-774. (ABDC A*, ABS 4*, FT, SSCI, UTD; REF 2021)
• Lee, E., Walker, M., Zeng, C., 2014, Do Chinese government subsidies affect firm value? Accounting, Organizations and Society , 39: 3, 149-169. (ABDC A*, ABS 4*, FT, SSCI; REF 2021)
• Christensen, H., Lee, E., Walker, M, 2009, Do IFRS reconciliations convey information? The effect of debt contracting. Journal of Accounting Research , 47: 5, 1167-1199. (ABDC A*, ABS 4*, FT, SSCI, UTD; REF 2014) 

(see Research output tab for other academic publications) 

Current editorial positions in academic journals:

• Joint Editor-in-Chief, Accounting and Business Research   (ABDC A, ABS 3, SSCI; Taylor & Francis)
• Editor, Journal of International Accounting Research (ABDC A, ABS 2, ESCI; American Accounting Association)
• Associate Editor, Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Economics (ABDC B, ABS 2, SSCI; Taylor & Francis)
• Associate Editor, British Accounting Review (ABDC A*, ABS 3, SSCI; Elsevier, British Accounting and Finance Association)
• Associate Editor, China Journal of Accounting Research (ABDC B, ABS 2, ESCI; Elsevier)
• Associate Editor, European Journal of Finance (ABDC A, ABS 3, SSCI; Taylor and Francis)
• Editorial Advisory Board, Asian Review of Accounting (ABDC B, ABS 2, ESCI; Emerald)
• Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Sustainable Finance and Accounting (Elsevier)  

Doctoral students supervised:

• Hans Christensen, completed 2008, co-supervised with Martin Walker, now serving as Professor of Accounting, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, USA
• Zhenmei (Judy) Zhu, completed 2012, co-supervised with Norman Strong, now serving as Associate Professor, Dept. of Accounting, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
• Cheng (Colin) Zeng, completed 2012, co-supervised with Martin Walker, now serving as Assistant Professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
• Chu Yeong Lim, completed 2012, co-supervised with Asad Kausar and Martin Walker, now serving as Senior Lecturer, Division of Accounting, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• Jirada Petaibanlue, completed 2013, co-supervised with Martin Walker, now serving as Assistant Professor, Dept. of Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• Yin Zhu, completed 2014, co-supervised with Martin Walker, former visiting researcher, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada
• Jenny Cleverton (DBA), completed 2015, Managing Director, Financial Services Organisation (London UK, Luxembourg)
• Ersa Wahyuni, completed 2015, co-supervised with Chris Humphrey, now serving as Lecturer, Dept. of Accounting, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia
• Mostafa Harakeh, completed 2017, co-supervised with Martin Walker, now serving as Assistant Professor, Accounting and Finance Dept., American University of Beirut, Lebanon
• Yangke Liu, completed 2018, co-supervised with Viet Dang and Cheng Zeng, now serving as Lecturer in Finance, Queen's University Belfast, UK
• Steven Xianglong Chen, completed 2019, co-supervised with Konstantinos Stathopoulos, now serving as Lecturer in Accounting, University of Liverpool, UK
• Spyridon Gkikopoulos, completed 2023, co-supervised with Konstantinos Stathopoulos, now serving as Lecturer in Accounting, University of Manchester, UK
• Huanzhen Yu, expected completion 2028, co-supervised with Viet Dang

Doctoral students examined:

• Georgios Voulgaris, viva 2011, University of Manchester, UK, co-supervised by Konstantinos Stathopoulos and Martin Walker, co-examined with Joanne Horton
• Tuan Ho, viva 2012, University of Manchester, UK, co-supervised by Norman Strong and Martin Walker, co-examined with Mark Clatworthy
• Jun Gu, viva 2014, Lancaster University, UK, co-supervised by John O'Hanlon and Ken Peasnell, co-examined with Steven Young
• Zhe Wen, viva 2015, University of Manchester, UK, co-supervised by Susanne Espenlaub and Arif Khurshed, co-examined with Khelifa Mazouz
• Ahmed Waqar, viva 2015, University of Warwick, UK, co-supervised by Alok Kumar and Richard Taffler, co-examined with Chendi Zhang 
• Shuo Wang, viva 2016, University of Bristol, UK, co-supervised by Paula Hill and Adriana Korczak, co-examined with Mark Clatworthy
• Sheehan Raman, viva 2016, University of Manchester, UK, co-supervised by Thomas Schleicher and Martin Walker, co-examined with Niamh Brennan
• Mengbing Ren, viva 2019, University of Warwick, UK, co-supervised by Guanming He and Richard Taffler, co-examined by Constantinou Antonio
• Rui Ye, viva 2019, Cardiff University, UK, supervised by Jason Xiao, co-examined with Yusuf Karbhari
• Irina Gazizova, viva 2020, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain, co-supervised by Beatriz Garcia Osma and Juan Manuel Garcia Lara, co-examined iwth Hans Christensen and Josep Tribo
• Yoann Martin (DBA), viva 2021, Paris Dauphine University, France, supervised by George Iatridis, co-examined with Gwenalie Nogatchewsky
• Mengzhu Zhu, viva 2021, University of Bristol, UK, co-supervised by Mark Clatworthy and Tuan Ho, co-examined with Nikos Tsileponis
• Pinkan Nareswari, viva 2021, University of Manchester, UK, co-supervised by Wei Jiang and Andrew Stark, co-examined with Mark Clatworthy
• Siqi Liu, viva 2022, University of Manchester, UK, co-supervisors Wei Jiang and Andrew Stark, co-examined with Giovanna Michelon
• Akinsola Babalola (DBA), viva 2022, University of Manchester, UK, co-supervised by Pam Stapleton, co-examined with Matthais Beck
• Yang Li, viva 2022, University of Bristol, UK, co-supervised by Tuan Ho and Fangming Xu, co-examined with Nick Taylor
• Candice Gomes (DBA), viva 2022, University of Manchester, UK, co-supervised by Chris Humphrey and Andrew Stark, co-examined with Vera Palea
• Yang Dong, viva 2024, University of Liverpool, co-supervised by Minjoo Kim and X. Chen, co-examined with Sardar Ahmad

Supervision information

Applications from prospective students for PhD studies in the accounting and finance are welcomed, and especially if the proposed academic research relates to (1) corporate disclosure and capital market accounting research or (2) other interdisciplinary areas associated with corporate finance, corporate governance, or corporate social responsibility. Research proposals under these themes are especially encouraged if they are relevant to (i) topical ESG (environmental, social, and governance) issues or (ii) interesting country-specific institutional factors of emerging economies such as China.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

External positions

Joint Editor-in-Chief, Accounting and Business Research

Guest Faculty, Handelshogskolan i Stockholm - Stockholm School of Economics

Honorary Professor, Fudan University

Research output

• 4 Editorial
• 3 Commissioned report
• 2 Book/Film/Article review

Research output per year

Collusive versus coercive corporate corruption: evidence from demand-side shocks and supply-side disclosures

Research output : Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Corruption 100%
• Investors 50%
• Anti-Corruption 25%
• Specific Industry 12%
• Firm Value 12%

Do Firm-Specific Stock Price Crashes Lead to a Stimulation or Distortion of Market Information Efficiency?

• Information Market 100%
• Stock Price 100%
• Investors 16%
• Investor Attention 16%
• Specific Industry 8%

Did Regulation Fair Disclosure, SOX, and Other Analyst Regulations Reduce Security Mispricing?

• Accounting 100%
• Financial Crisis 100%
• Earnings Announcement 100%
• Regression Discontinuity Design 100%

Do Chinese government subsidies affect firm value?

• Government Subsidies 100%
• Chinese Government 100%
• Subsidy 100%
• Firm Value 100%
• Chinese 60%

Do IFRS reconciliations convey information? the effect of debt contracting

• Accounting Standards 33%

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PhD Accounting and Finance

Year of entry: 2024

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• Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
• Master's degree in a relevant cognate subject - with an overall average of 70% or above (or overseas equivalent)
• Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to a PhD programme.

Full entry requirements

Apply online

Please ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Deadlines

The current deadline for consideration in internal funding competitions is 15 March 2024.

If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after this date has passed.

• For September 2024 entry: 30 June 2024

Programme options

Programme overview

This PhD programme provides advanced training to develop leading research in Accounting, Market-based Accounting Research (MBAR) and Finance.

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Fees for entry in 2024 have not yet been set. For reference, the fees for the academic year beginning September 2023 were as follows:

• PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): £4,712 International, including EU, students (per annum): £20,500
• PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): £2,356 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,250

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Scholarships/sponsorships

To apply University of Manchester funding, you must indicate in your application the competitions for which you wish to be considered. The current deadline for most internal competitions, including Alliance Manchester Business School studentships is 15 March 2024.

All external funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting your funding application and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form, both of which will be stated in the funding competition details below.

For more information about funding, visit our funding page to browse for scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

• ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) PhD Studentships 2024 Entry
• China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester (CSC-UoM) Joint Scholarship Programme 2024 Entry
• Alliance Manchester Business School PhD Studentships 2024 Entry
• President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards 2024 Entry
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership Studentship (EPSRC DTP)
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries)
• Humanities Doctoral Academy Humanitarian Scholarship 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States)
• RADMA Doctoral Studies Funding 2024 Entry
• PhD Scholarship for Research into Productivity

Contact details

Programmes in related subject areas.

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• Accounting and Finance

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview, english language.

• IELTS test minimum scores - 7.0 overall, 6.5 other sections.
• TOEFL (internet based) test minimum scores - 100 overall, 25 in all sections.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) UKVI/SELT or PTE Academic minimum scores - 76 overall, 76 in writing, 70 in other sections.
• To demonstrate that you have taken an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a majority English speaking nation within the last 5 years.
• Other tests may be considered.

English language test validity

Other international entry requirements.

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country.

The University requires you to reside within a commutable distance from Manchester during your time as a registered student, unless you are on approved fieldwork/a formal placement or are on a period of Submission pending. This is to ensure that you are able to meet attendance expectations and participate in wider research activities within your discipline area and/or School.

Application and selection

How to apply, advice to applicants.

• Develop your own research proposal and project title.
• Find a supervisor by browsing our academics' profiles, and reach out directly to discuss if they are interested in supporting your research.
• Consider how you plan on funding your research and discuss this with your supervisor.
• A 3,000 word PhD research proposal.
• Copies of the academic transcript and certificate from both your Bachelor's and Master's degrees. If your Master's degree is pending, please provide an interim transcript.
• An up to date academic CV, detailing your education and qualifications; employment history; publications; and any other relevant information.
• You must nominate two academic referees (including one from your most recent institution). Your referees will be contacted directly via the Referee Portal following submission of your application form. You may wish to contact your referees to request they submit your reference in a reasonable timeframe as this forms part of the review process.
• International applicants must additionally provide English Language evidence (e.g IELTS).

Interview requirements

As part of the offer making process, applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment. This may be in the form of an in-person interview or video call.

The interview is designed to assess your knowledge and understanding of the broad topic area, the viability of your proposed research and its intellectual contribution, alongside the fit of your project with the supervisory team. You also may be asked to identify and address any potential ethical considerations in relation to your proposed research, and discuss how best to progress your ideas in line with University of Manchester ethics guidance.

The interview panel will consist at minimum of your proposed primary supervisor and an independent interviewer.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful, you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard programme entry criteria for that year of entry.

In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen programme.

Programme details

Programme description.

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge.

Providing robust and systematic research training is a core strength of our PhD programme. To be able to take full advantage of the training opportunities that are offered, you should reside in or within commuting distance from Manchester. We strongly encourage any candidates who do not reside locally to enrol full-time.

Special features

The PhD programme at  AMBS offers an annual entry point of September.  Complete applications must be received by 30 June. However, if you wish to be potentially considered for our funding opportunities, earlier deadlines will be in place.

Additional programme information

Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities.

We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

The University of Manchester and our external partners are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Teaching and learning

Our Postgraduate Researchers follow a robust, systematic and flexible research training programme designed to:

• complement their own immediate requirements as they plan and write their thesis;
• introduce them to the variety of research undertaken within the Business School; and
• equip them with the broader skills to become leading edge business and management science researchers in the next generation.

The timetable runs from September to May each year.  Students are required to attend research training sessions and workshops at the School and submit various pieces of assessed work throughout this period.

Normally, full-time Postgraduate Researchers undertake this training and assessment in their first year of study.  Those studying on a part-time basis are permitted to complete the research training element in two years.   

Coursework and assessment

Postgraduate researchers are assessed in a number of courses as part of their research training programme. In addition, their progress is assessed at various stages of studies through the annual progress review process.

Programme content for year 1

A specific Research Training programme is provided for Postgraduate Researchers in the field of Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or Finance.

Programme unit list

The programme unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this programme of study.

Disability support

Career opportunities.

We have a tradition of producing high quality doctoral research. Many of our graduates hold academic positions in top universities and business schools around the world. We are strongly committed to creating a research community in which researchers can thrive and develop their skills and we view all our Postgraduate Researchers as potential research stars of the future.

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a Postgraduate Researcher and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future.

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Specialised doctoral training at the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE).

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PhD Education / Overview

Year of entry: 2024

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• Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
• Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 60% or above, a minimum mark of 60% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent)

Full entry requirements

Apply online

Please ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Deadlines

For consideration in internal funding competitions, you must submit your completed application by 19 January 2024.

If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after this date has passed.

• For September 2024 entry: 30 June 2024

Programme options

Programme overview

• 2nd in the UK for Education (Complete University Guide 2024).  
• The University of Manchester was ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Education research (overall GPA, REF2021).
• Learn with research-active experts in the field of education and work with highly diverse cohorts of students and staff.
• Contribute to improvements in the overall wellbeing of students, their families and communities throughout the world through research.

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For more information, see Open days.

We will be conducting our PGR virtual open week in October 2024. Find out about future events and postgraduate research sessions by signing up for our email alerts.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): £6,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,500
• PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): £3,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,750

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Your fees will cover the cost of your study at the University, as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation (excluding graduation robe hire).

Payment of tuition fees will also entitle you to membership of The University of Manchester library, the Students' Union and the Athletic Union.

Scholarships/sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers, details of which can be found via the links below.

To apply University of Manchester funding, you must indicate in your application the competitions for which you wish to be considered. The deadline for most internal competitions, including School of Environment, Education and Development studentships is 19 January 2024.

All external funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form, both of which will be stated in the funding competition details below.

For more information about funding, visit our funding page to browse for scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

• ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) PhD Studentships - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• School of Environment, Education and Development Postgraduate Research Studentships 2024 Entry - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester (CSC-UoM) Joint Scholarship Programme - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries)
• School of Environment, Education and Development Enhancing Racial Equality (SERE) Studentship - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• Humanities Doctoral Academy Humanitarian Scholarship 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States)
• President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry

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Use the links below to view lists of programmes in related subject areas.

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Accounting and finance

Do you have an inquisitive and analytical mind, an interest in numbers and how to make investments? A masters in accounting and finance could boost your career prospects in this vital field.

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Course listing, introduction.

For any business – from a small start-up to a multinational corporation, or a national government – success is impossible without the knowledge and experience that professionals in accounting and finance bring.

At Manchester Met our accounting and finance masters courses allow you to develop your skills and apply your knowledge. You’ll have the opportunity to network with major organisations and employers in the global city of Manchester, a financial centre.

Our staff have expertise across the accounting and finance profession, sharing their insights and first-hand experience in the classroom, from corporate reporting and risk management to financial technology. Many of them are ACCA and ICAEW qualified and hold membership status with professional bodies. Our department also has close links with professional bodies through research, consultancy and knowledge exchange.

Coming back to Manchester Met to study a masters course made me feel right at home. The university ensures that students get the best opportunities, such as internships, and there is so much support available.

Our Business School is triple accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. The awarding of these three accreditations is testament to our high standards of excellence in teaching and research and places our Business School among the very best business schools in the world.

Accreditations and endorsements

Our Business School holds the EFMD Quality Improvement System accreditation - a leading international system of quality assessment and improvement.

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business recognises institutions that meet the global standards of business and management education.

AMBA is the global kite mark for high quality management education for MBA and postgraduate qualifications.

The Business School Impact System scheme is designed to determine the extent and nature of a business school's impact on its local environment.

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Accounting and finance, finance and business, financial technology (fintech), supporting your career development.

As a Business School student at Manchester Met, you’ll have access to bespoke career-enhancing activities. You’ll be invited to attend careers talks and workshops which are embedded into your course curriculum, plus a tailored Careers Centre Postgraduate Course to support your learning. Our annual calendar of events such as ‘Meet the Employers’ and ‘Week 6: Get Career Ready’ give you the opportunity to meet a wide variety of industry professionals, including members of our alumni community. These events allow you to grow your professional network and can lead to work experience opportunities and graduate roles.

Throughout your studies you’ll be able to access careers related resources and software 24/7 on Careers Centre and pre-book appointments with advisors if you need additional support from our dedicated faculty careers service. We’ll also keep you up to date with the latest activities and opportunities available to you through special alerts and bulletins.

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Prior to starting my masters degree, I knew I wanted to go into the finance industry but did not know exactly where. Thanks to the lecturers, the modules I’ve taken so far, and the industry talks I have attended, I believe I’ve worked out which career I would like to go into once I have finished the degree.

I enjoyed my time at Manchester Met more than expected. The course is very interesting and gave us the chance to discover more than just listening to lectures.

The course provides students with a lot of autonomy, both in terms of how you manage your studies outside of class and which topics you choose for your assignments. This flexibility means you can apply the foundational concepts from lectures to industries and businesses of interest to you. I particularly enjoyed blending my Japanese background with my corporate strategy unit by examining Kansai Electric Power Company.

I applaud Manchester Met for the quality of their teaching. I was amazed with the level of knowledge my tutors had and their backgrounds in industry. They work with big companies and use up-to-date case studies to explain concepts to us in a real, engaging way.

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MSc Accounting and Finance University of Manchester

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MSc - Master of Science

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Course summary

Course description

Take your skills and knowledge to the next level with the best accounting and finance group in the world. Whether you want to further your professional career, or go on to study for a PhD , this course gives you the qualification you need to succeed.

A career in accounting, financial services or related sectors of the economy requires a high level of understanding of both the theory and practice of accounting and finance. This course is designed to give you a broad-based understanding of the core subject areas with an emphasis on empirical research methods and on accounting and finance practice.

Our wide range of modules allows you to specialise and during the course you have the chance to build on your growing knowledge and expertise by completing a dissertation on a research area of your choice. This, coupled with the support you get from our staff, ensures a first class learning experience.

The MSc Accounting and Finance is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council as postgraduate preparation for a PhD. It holds the award of partnership status from the CFA Institute, the global association for investment professionals. It also allows you to join the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the global professional management accounting body.

Coursework and assessment

Assessment is by taught examinations, coursework, assignments, group assessment and presentations and finally by a 60 credit dissertation.

Career opportunities

The course provides suitable training for those who wish to take up specialist positions in the accounting and financial services sector of the economy or those who wish to subsequently pursue a research and/or an academic career via a PhD in Accounting and Finance. Many students go on to work in the financial sector either in the City or across other sectors.

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The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

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PhD Funding and Studentships

There are a number of sources of PhD degree funding available including doctoral loans, PhD scholarships and studentships.

We also encourage you to approach other sources (such as your home government, Ministry of Education or employer) to enquire if they have any funding schemes available to which you can apply. 

Contact the Doctoral Academy: [email protected] +44 (0)161 275 1200

Funding your programme

Funding your programme will be a crucial factor in your decision to apply for a postgraduate research degree, so the earlier you consider your funding options, the better.

Once you have determined your funding intentions, you should be ready to submit your programme application. Section 9 of the application requests your intended funding sources. In this section, you should detail fully all the competitions in which you would like to be considered.

The section first asks 'Have you secured or do you intend to apply for funding to cover the cost of your studies?'. If you are self-funding, you may select 'no'.

If you would like to apply for funding, you must select 'yes' and provide the details of your funding intentions. If you intend to apply for multiple competitions, all must be detailed in section 9 to ensure you are included. There is no limit to the number of competitions you may enter.

To enter an internal competition, please add a funding source, and populate the fields as shown below:

• Type of Funding: Uni of Manchester Scheme
• Awarding Body: In the free text box, enter the name of the funding competition (e.g. 'Humanitarian Scholarship')
• Status of Funding: Intend to Apply

The remainder of the boxes may be left blank. Please give any further relevant details in the 'any other comments' box. Select Add+ to detail further competitions.

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