PhD in Accounting Finance

Degree certificate

A relevant Master's degree (UK or equivalent) with distinction-level performance, both overall and in the dissertation. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with an upper second-class honours degree and relevant research experience may be considered.

Two references (at least one should be an academic reference)

A research proposal, which will help us identify an appropriate supervisor(s) for your areas of research. A PhD thesis is a structured argument that demonstrates expertise in a specific but very deep area of research. A successful PhD depends on showing that this argument is based on a strong body of theoretical and empirical evidence. Therefore, a strong research proposal should be a substantial attempt to explain your project (a maximum of 5,000 words). The proposal should include the elements below. The text should be clear and relevant to subject areas covered within LUMS. A strong PhD proposal is addressed to an academic audience and should explain a proposed inquiry into a question of relevance to a discipline, or an interdisciplinary field. 1) A working title 2) General overview 3) Relevant literature review 4) Key research questions 5) Method 6) Anticipated original contribution 7) Timescales and preliminary project plan 8) Bibliography