Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- Part-time
- 48 months
- - four - six years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027, International
- Apply before Jul 2027, National
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Accounting
- Financial Management
Overview
The University has a formal code of practice for research students. This ensures that adequate supervision and appropriate research skills training are provided.
Key Features
- You may pursue this PhD Accounting and Financial Management programme full-time or part-time at Henley Business School from University of Reading. Part-time study may be carried out away from campus.
- This usually applies if you are working in an institution where research facilities are available, such as universities abroad. You will need to have supervision from both Henley Business School and the local institution.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Understanding Management and Financial Research
- Advanced Finance Theory with Empirical Applications
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Financial Econometrics
- Microeconometrics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have obtained an equivalent of a merit or above in a Master’s degree in a related science, social science or engineering field. Relevant research and/or industry experiences may be considered for those with exceptional strengths.
- It is also advisable to contact the member of staff with whom you are interested in carrying out your research, to discuss your proposal before you apply.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 41,428 AUD / year (≈ 21,750 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- Part-time fees: National: £2,503; International: £10,625
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,720-2,632 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
- IFP Ambassador Scholarship – Grant 3000 GBP – Deadline Not specified – University of Reading
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Grant Various benefits – Deadline 07 Oct 2026 – U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – Grant 3500 USD – Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Grant Various benefits – Deadline Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Grant 19000 GBP – Deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Grant Various benefits – Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Grant 5000 USD – Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Grant 10000 USD – Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Grant 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Grant 22500 GBP – Deadline Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Grant 1500 USD – Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant 12000 USD – Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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