PhD of Accounting
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Accounting and interpret organisational evidence
- Evaluate strategic options
- And communicate informed business decisions.
Career outcomes
- Financial reporting
- Financial advising
- Consulting
- Data analysis
- Audit associate
- Tax associate
- Public accounting firms
- Private firms
- Government
- Not-for-profit organisations
Curriculum
- Eleven-course business core (financial and managerial accounting
- Corporate finance) plus accounting information systems
- Auditing and attestation
- Cost accounting
- Intermediate accounting I and II
- Taxation
- And two electives such as fraud examination. Prepares for the CPA route
- Internships with accounting firms are encouraged.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Candidate criteria are agreed with the School
- Page guidance is a good first or upper-second class honours degree or a relevant master's degree
- a research proposal may be required. Applicants should contact the School to discuss their project.
- Not specified: pages say candidate criteria are agreed with the School
- Usually a good (first/upper second) honours or master degree.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 85
- PTE Academic 68
- Cambridge 176
- Duolingo 125
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal (if required).
How to apply
- Check the research page for the project area
- Start dates and fees
- contact the School to discuss your proposal. Apply through the postgraduate online application form (create an account). Upload your transcript and the documents marked with an asterisk
- Including a research proposal where asked
- Plus passport and English evidence. The School may interview you. Accept your offer and pay the advance instalment of fees where required. Request your CAS
- Then apply for the student visa showing tuition plus maintenance (up to 10
- 539 GBP).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,072 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Edinburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Edinburgh Business School |
| Department | Department of Accounting |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £21,072 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, PTE Academic 68, Cambridge 176, Duolingo 125.
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.