Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Film] From University of Kent

The groupÕs research interests include:

• Problems with privatisation
• The National Health Service
• New Public Management (NPM)
• The social and political importance of accounting
• Public sector audit and accountability

The PhD Degree in Accounting is offered byÊKent Business School.

Study support

Each research student is supported by a supervisory team (usually two members of academic staff) who give guidance about the nature of the research, the standard of work required, and about the relevant literature and sources that should be consulted.

Students meet with supervisors each monthÊto agree upon a schedule of work, and bring written work for comment and discussion. The co-supervisor provides additional input and ensures continuity. Formal progression reviews are held at key points in your programme.

All Kent Business School PhD students receive:

• Access to office space with a laptop for the duration of their studies
• Funds for conference attendance and research expenses
• Research methods training
• Full access to the facilities of theÊGraduate School

All first year PhD students participate in a mandatory research training programme, including:

• Relevant research methods
• Theory of management and in specialist management topics related to your research
• Skills-based courses in areas such as statistics, computing, electronic literature searching and languages

In addition, students participate in School research seminars and postgraduate training events organised through theÊGraduate School. PhD students with scholarships or part-time teaching within Kent Business School also take modules from the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education.

KBS students benefit from training and development opportunities made available through our membership ofÊNATCOR, the ESRCÕsÊSouth East Doctoral Training Centre, and theÊEuropean Doctoral Programmes AssociationÊ(EDAMBA).

Careers

The KBS PhD programme is designed to provide a thorough training for research careers in academia or industry. Our students generally take up academic appointments in UK or international higher education institutions or work in policy or industry settings.