Accounting (ACC-PHD)

Program Overview

This research-focused PhD program in Accounting at Queen's Business School offers students the opportunity to delve into specialized areas such as accounting change, governance, and performance management in not-for-profit and public sector organizations. Students benefit from close supervision, research seminars, and opportunities to present their work, preparing them for careers in academia or research-intensive roles. The program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis, with a duration of three years for PhD or two years for MPhil.

Program Outline

Assessment:

Students will be expected to present drafts of their work at regular intervals to their supervisor who will provide written and oral feedback; a formal assessment process takes place annually. This Annual Progress Review requires students to present their work in writing and orally to a panel of academics from within the School. Successful completion of this process will allow students to register for the next academic year. The final assessment of the doctoral degree is both oral and written. Students will submit their thesis to an internal and external examining team who will review the written thesis before inviting the student to orally defend their work at a Viva Voce.

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Students also present their work at these events, gaining invaluable advice and preparation for the academic job market.

In particular, over a period of years, the Department for Accounting at Queen's Business School has developed critical research mass, expertise, networks, and reputation in the areas of:

• Accounting and reporting, accounting change, governance, and performance management in not-for-profit organizations

The Department of Accounting is keen to work with PhD students interested in undertaking not-for-profit-related research, including research associated with social enterprise organizations.

• Accounting, budgeting, and accounting change in public sector organizations

The Department of Accounting welcomes applications from prospective PhD students interested in undertaking research into issues related to public sector accounting and reporting.

Mode of study/duration

Students will be expected to submit their thesis at the end of three years of full-time registration for PhD, or two years for MPhil (or part-time equivalent). A stunning new 6,000 square metre building, adjacent to the listed red-brick Riddel Hall has been designed with the latest digital infrastructure for media lecture capture, TED Talk provision, and collaborative breakout sessions. Gaining close research advice and direction from their supervisors and other academics in the Department of Accounting, Accounting research students benefit from attending the Department's various research seminars, which attract leading academics from around the world. Students also present their work at these events, gaining invaluable advice and preparation for the academic job market.

Additional Notes:

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Northern Ireland (NI) 1
TBC
• Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2
TBC
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1
TBC
• EU Other 3
£20,500
• International
£20,500
• EU citizens in the EU Settlement Scheme, with settled or pre-settled status, are expected to be charged the NI or GB tuition fee based on where they are ordinarily resident, however this is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly Student Fees Regulations.
Students who are ROI nationals resident in GB are expected to be charged the GB fee, however this is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly student fees Regulations.
• It is expected that EU students who are ROI nationals resident in ROI will be eligible for NI tuition fees.
The tuition fee set out above is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly student fees Regulations.
• EU Other students (excludes Republic of Ireland nationals living in GB, NI or ROI) are charged tuition fees in line with international fees.
• All tuition fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless stated otherwise.
All fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• There are no specific additional course costs associated with this programme.
• Depending on the programme of study, there may also be other extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies .
Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library. If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. Students should also budget between £30 to £100 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges. Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen. There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, and library fines. In undertaking a research project students may incur costs associated with transport and/or materials, and there will also be additional costs for printing and binding the thesis. There may also be individually tailored research project expenses and students should consult directly with the School for further information.
• Some research programmes incur an additional annual charge on top of the tuition fees, often referred to as a bench fee.
Bench fees are charged when a programme (or a specific project) incurs extra costs such as those involved with specialist laboratory or field work. If you are required to pay bench fees they will be detailed on your offer letter. If you have any questions about Bench Fees these should be raised with your School at the application stage. Please note that, if you are being funded you will need to ensure your sponsor is aware of and has agreed to fund these additional costs before accepting your place.