Accounting at University of Sussex - UCAS

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Course summary

Create research that has an impact on emerging agendas in business, education and government. You’ll work with expert faculty who focus on the practical problems relevant to market practitioners and policy-makers. We develop innovative risk and pricing models that are used in the industry, most recently we have contributed to the improvement of the design and pricing of complex financial products. Our contributions have led to improvements in the risk management of popular financial innovations such as variance swaps. Working with our Accounting and Society Research Mobilisation Group you’ll enjoy a dynamic research environment and high-quality supervision. The Group specialises in research in:

  • social, environmental and ethical accountability and sustainability
  • data and analytics in accounting
  • capital market-based accounting research
  • governance and executive compensation
Our researchers have strong academic backgrounds. They actively engage with national and international research networks and collaborations. In addition, they also have good links with the business community, Government, non-profit organisations and professional accountancy bodies.

Assessment method

Research project


Entry requirements

You’re normally expected to have at least a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a relevant Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. You may also be considered for this course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area.


Fees and funding

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Accounting at University of Sussex - UCAS