# Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Thesis: Accounting)
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## Transform curiosity into research
Turn your curiosity and ambition into reality with a PhD in Accounting. You may want to shape global policy, launch a startup, deliver community impact or contribute new knowledge to the field. Whatever your goal is, we'll bring together all corners of our campus community, global networks, and world-class facilities to support you.
How we evaluate and analyse finances is critical to how businesses fundamentally operate. Supported by leading experts, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your expertise and see it make a difference to the world.
Your home will be the [Business School](https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculties/business).
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## EXPLORE
## Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Thesis: Accounting)
### CODE
**UTS:** C02091 (version 1)
### DURATION
4 years full time\
8 years part time
### COURSE FEES
Government-funded scholarship places available \
$189,117.00
[More on fees](#admissions)\
### LOCATION
City campus
## What you’ll study
Your research program is tailored to you. You’ll design it with your supervisors and Business School at the start of your PhD. With access to our networks, facilities and advanced training, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your speciality.
Under expert mentorship, you’ll study your chosen accounting-related research topic over multiple years.
You’ll regularly present your research to a team of experts for assessment. Your final research thesis or practice-led research project (such as a policy proposal or whitepaper) will be examined for how you have uniquely contributed to your chosen field.
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Careers
## Your future career
During your PhD program, you’ll have the opportunity to gain expertise and develop skills in problem solving, project management and communication that are transferrable across industries, global institutions, governments and startups.
You may rejoin your industry with new perspectives and knowledge. Or you may explore a career change. With the networks you'll have access to, you could join a new industry, start your own business or pursue further research.
## Career options
### Where you’ll study
Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.
[See more facilities](https://www.uts.edu.au/about/locations-facilities/business)
[See more facilities](https://www.uts.edu.au/about/locations-facilities/business)
Take classes in the award-winning Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, designed by Frank Gehry.
Find your perfect library study spot and enjoy the quiet away from the campus bustle.
Our campus is a base for your academic, professional and social life.
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