Dr. Sam Bell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sam Bell is a Senior Lecturer specializing in financial accounting and auditing at the University of Bristol. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. With expertise in pedagogic interests, Sam focuses on financial accounting education, auditing education, playful learning, and the integration of artificial intelligence in education. She has extensive experience in professional accountancy, having trained with a Big 4 audit firm, and possesses a strong background in industry practices along with teaching and course design. Currently, she serves as the Deputy School Education Director, concentrating on quality, innovation, and rankings. Sam is committed to fostering authentic education methods that engage students in real-world applications, including climate-related financial reporting and collaborative group coursework. She is also actively involved in supervising PhD students, although she currently has limited capacity to take on new supervision requests.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.