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Accounting PhD By Queen’s University Belfast — Russell Group Research University


About the Program

Postgraduate research programme in Accounting, based on an original supervised research project leading to a thesis and the development of advanced independent research skills.

Subject Requirements

  • The proposed research topic must fit the School's research expertise and available supervision
  • a relevant academic background is required. Some Schools expect prior research training or a relevant Master's.

Academic requirements

  • Normally at least a UK Upper Second-Class (2:1) Honours degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to Queen's. Bangladeshi qualifications are assessed against the University's country equivalencies
  • a relevant Master's may be required/advantageous depending on the research area.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, unless the individual course specifies a different band.

Additional Requirements

  • A suitable supervisor/research fit is essential. A research proposal is required and some projects may carry bench fees or specific funding/technical requirements.

Documents Required

  • Online application, degree certificates and complete transcripts, research proposal, proof of English level where required, names/contact details of two referees (normally including an academic referee), intended supervisor(s), funding plan and proposed start date.
Queen’s University Belfast
Application FeeNot Applicable
Tuition Fee (one-time)
Cost of living per year
Duration
Level of EducationPostgraduate Research
Destination CountryUnited Kingdom
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Starting DateSubmission Deadlines
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September 2026 · Open /

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