Overview
As an Accounting and Finance postgraduate research student at Abertay University, you will carry out an original, independent research and/or practice-based project, whilst being guided and supported by a team of expert academic supervisors.
As you do this, you will benefit from an extensive programme of researcher development tailored to your background, needs and future ambitions. This will in turn help you develop the skills required to deliver research excellence.
Outcomes
A research degree in this area may appeal if you are looking to develop a career in the national energy sectors, the renewable energy generation/distribution subsector and related international energy organisations. A research degree at Abertay can also prepare you for a rewarding career as an academic and researcher.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- financial/nonfinancial measurements
- financial analysis relating to conventional energy, nonconventional energy, transitioning to clean energy, carbon emission and pursuit of global environmental sustainability objectives
- corporate disclosures on environmental issues
- abandonment problems associated with oil and gas companies operating in the North Sea and Nigeria and the implications for UK governmental policy
- gas flaring and oil spillage
- the impact of corruption on economic development
- gender inequality and corruption
- models of misgovernance
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 95
- PTE Academic: 67
- OTE: 133
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master's degree.
- In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.
You will need to include the following documentation when you apply online:
- Copies of your academic transcripts
- References
- Your research proposal
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 25,879 AUD / year (≈ 13,750 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,422 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,481-2,812 AUD / month
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027: Apply before Nov 2026 (International), Apply before Dec 2026 (National)
- Starting June 2027: Apply before Mar 2027 (International), Apply before Apr 2027 (National)
- Starting October 2027: Apply before Jul 2027 (International), Apply before Aug 2027 (National)
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus