Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting September 2027 — Apply anytime.
Most subject areas do not have specific deadlines for applications.
The deadlines for Business School PhD applications are:
- 31 January
- 31 May
- 30 September
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Finance
Overview
The Finance MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter will foster what makes each of you unique, with an individual training-needs assessment informing the training and support we provide throughout your studies. This will include access to research methods expertise, graduate skills training programmes, and wider support provided through professional associations and Research Councils.
Key facts
- You will work with the Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment. The Xfi centre provides a high quality teaching facility and offers students, financial professionals and global financial institutions a direct gateway to practical business solutions through the work of leading academics and practitioners.
- The skills and expertise that you build now are fundamental to your continuing professional development (CPD), and will be part of your toolset throughout your working life.
- The Business School provides research students with many opportunities to develop skills in teaching, as well as other forms of employment (both academic and non-academic). We actively support students who wish to take on ad-hoc or part time work during their studies.
- The School has a Code of Practice for Employment, which complements the University's central Code of Good Practice for the Employment of Postgraduate Students. If you wish to undertake employment during your studies, you must ensure that you read both the School Code and the University Code before commencing any duties.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cost of Capital
- Executive Compensation
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Venture Capital
- Private Equity and Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Governance in Emerging Markets
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
To be considered, PhD applicants need to meet the following entry requirements:
- A good undergraduate degree (in the UK, at least an upper second class honours) in a relevant subject
- A taught Masters degree in a relevant subject
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (applies to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country): 43,424 AUD / year ≈ 23,000 GBP / year
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,346 AUD / year ≈ 4,950 GBP / year
Living costs
Exeter, United Kingdom
1,225–2,052 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Finance.
- Sanctuary Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 01 May 2027
- Sport Scholarship — Grant, 3000 GBP, Deadline 31 May 2027
- Bursary — Grant, 750 GBP, Deadline 31 May 2027
- Sport Performance Bursary — Grant, 3000 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Anytime
- Alumni Family and Friends Discount — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- University of Exeter Class Progression Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Anytime
- Mrs Bessie Rook Memorial Travel Scholarship — Grant, 2000 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- Anning-Morgan bursary — Grant, 2000 GBP, Deadline 07 Aug 2027
- Crediton Parish Church — Grant, 1000 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- St Peter's Parish Church, Tiverton — Grant, 720 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 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
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies — Grant, 1000 USD, 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
