Accounting PhD

Program Overview

The University of Sussex's Accounting PhD program equips students for careers in academia, research, or industry through rigorous research skills development and a deep understanding of accounting theory and practice. With a dynamic research environment and strong industry connections, the program emphasizes research on social and environmental accountability, data analytics, governance, and executive compensation. Graduates are equipped to contribute original research to the field and pursue careers in research institutions, universities, or accounting firms.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Accounting PhD program at the University of Sussex is a research-focused program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become skilled practitioners in the field. The program emphasizes the creation of research that has a significant impact on the areas of accounting, accountability, governance, and performance management.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Develop students' research skills and abilities.
• Provide students with a deep understanding of accounting theory and practice.
• Enable students to conduct original research that contributes to the field of accounting.
• Prepare students for careers in academia, research, or industry.

Description:

The program offers a dynamic research environment and high-quality supervision through the Accounting and Society Research Mobilisation Group. This group specializes in research in:

• Social, environmental, and ethical accountability and sustainability
• Data and analytics in accounting
• Capital market-based accounting research
• Governance and executive compensation
The program's researchers have strong academic backgrounds and actively engage with national and international research networks and collaborations. They also have strong links with the business community, government, non-profit organizations, and professional accountancy bodies.

Careers:

The Accounting PhD program prepares students for a variety of careers, including:

• Academia: Research positions at universities and colleges
• Research: Positions in research institutions and think tanks
• Industry: Roles in accounting, finance, and consulting firms

Other:

• The program is accredited by EQUIS and AMBA.
• The University of Sussex Business School is ranked 1st in the UK for annual research income in 2019-2022 (Chartered Association of Business Schools).
• The University of Sussex Business School is ranked 8th in the UK for citations in Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023).
• The University of Sussex Business School is ranked 16th in the UK for Economics & Business (NTU Ranking 2022).
• The program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
• Students can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil.
• The program has a strong focus on research and provides students with the opportunity to work with leading researchers in the field.
• The program offers a variety of funding opportunities, including scholarships and funded projects.
• The program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of individual students.
• The program provides students with the opportunity to develop their research skills and knowledge, and to make a significant contribution to the field of accounting.