university of manchester phd in management

Postgraduate research (PhD)

Use academic insights to create just and sustainable digital futures for development.

We host more than twenty doctoral researchers studying various aspects of the connection between socio-economic development and digital systems/data.

You can apply for our PhD research programmes through either the Global Development Institute (GDI) or the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS):

• Development Policy and Management PhD (GDI)
• The Alliance Manchester Business School PhD

Scholarship and funding

Details of PhD scholarships are available online:

• Funding opportunities in GDI
• Funding opportunities in AMBS

Research focus

The Centre has a particular interest in candidates working in areas complementary to our focal research themes, especially:

• artificial intelligence and development
• data-intensive development
• data justice
• data science and development
• digital economy
• digital inequality
• digital labour
• digital platforms
• digital startups
• digital trade
• digital transformation
• e-agriculture
• e-/m-health
• e-resilience
• gender implications of ICTs
• ICT4D champions
• ICTs and civil society organisations
• industry 4.0
• political economy of digital development

Eligibility

We are looking for those with:

• a high merit or distinction level masters degree from an internationally recognised university in an appropriate topic (e.g., information systems, management, or development, among others);
• good English skills; and
• a relevant topic for study, backed by a proposal that demonstrates an ability to work with academic theory.

Management of Projects

Lifecycle leaders.

MACE’s Management of Projects research group boasts more than 50 faculty members dedicated to developing strategic best practice in engineering

Our research

Principles, people, product-service, politics and pedagogy – five Ps that make up our area of expertise.

Opportunities

Explore the options for research in Management of Projects at the Department of MACE and how to apply.

Publications

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PhDs in Science and Engineering

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A Manchester PhD could change your tomorrow.

This is the place where the atom was split, graphene was discovered and AI was born. It could be your home too.

Whether you're interested in a CDT, an MPhil, a PhD, Eng D or MSc by Research, this page will take you through the process of becoming a Manchester postgraduate researcher, from finding your research passion, to knowing how it’ll be funded.

Right, let’s start your tomorrow.

Choose your own path

Join a global institution where you can choose between full or part time projects, develop transferable skills, accelerate your career and forge the future you want.

Innovate and create

Our postgraduate researchers work at the cutting-edge of research, making important breakthroughs, big and small, as we build a better future together.

A different place

Enjoy life in a multicultural city, that people who think differently are proud to call home, and feel you belong as part of our diverse research community.

World leading facilities

We’re home to some of the best facilities in the world, from the biggest electrical infrastructure test facility in UK academia, to the only in-land wave tank in the UK.

Discover your tomorrow

Get ready for a life changing experience like no other.

Ours is a diverse community, with talented researchers from different countries, cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, where everyone is welcome. That's why we've got flexible pathways to support you, whatever your background or career stage. Hear from current postgraduate researchers and discover more about PhD life at Manchester.

Getting started

Is postgraduate research at manchester for you.

At Manchester we actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds, and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.

We're looking for postgraduate researchers that not only meet our entry requirements but also possess key attributes and characteristics which we think make an excellent Manchester researcher.

Before you start your journey, use our eligibility checker to discover whether you've got what it takes to become a postgraduate researcher in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Manchester.

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Choose your research area

What inspires you.

Your tomorrow should be built on your research passion. Start your PhD journey by finding the research project that best suits you.

Browse across our  nine Departments and research areas ,  innovative Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) , and international joint and dual awards . Alternatively, head straight to  our project search  to find all of our live advertised projects, or to our  supervisor search  to start by finding a suitable supervisor.

Browse by department and research theme

Already know which area you want to research?

Learn more about the research themes and vast range of expertise in each of our nine Departments, and browse live projects for each area:

• Chemical Engineering - including catalysis and porous materials; process integration; and sustainable industrial systems.
• Chemistry - including biotechnology; inorganic, materials, organic, physical, and theoretical chemistry disciplines.
• Computer Science - including computer systems engineering; data engineering; and software systems engineering.
• Earth and Environmental Sciences - including atmospheric sciences; ecology and evolution; palaeontology; and planetary science.
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering - including specialist programme options in electrical and electronic engineering.
• Materials - including biomaterials; fashion management and marketing; metallurgy and corrosion; nanomaterials; and textiles and apparel.
• Mathematics - including applied maths; financial maths; mathematical logic; probability; pure mathematics; and statistics.
• Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering - including environmental engineering; management of projects, and nuclear engineering.
• Physics and Astronomy - including accelerator, nuclear and particle physics; astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology; condensed matter, atomic and biological physics; theoretical physics.

Browse all live projects

Want to search projects across the Faculty of Science and Engineering?

Simply head over to our project search to browse live projects from across the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and find a project you're passionate about.

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Centres for Doctoral Training

Want to combine research with practical training and collaborate across research areas and institions?

Find out more about our Centres for Doctoral Training which offer fully funded PhDs in a range of research areas including advanced biomedical materials, graphene, integrated catalysis, and nuclear energy.

Explore doctoral training

Dual and joint awards

Want to carry out some of your research in a different country?

Discover more about our dual and joint award partnerships with prestigious universities across the world, and opportunities to research in both Manchester and Australia, China, Japan, or India.

Browse joint and dual awards

Found a project you're passionate about and ready to apply? Get started with your application right here.

Find a supervisor

Where to start.

Getting in touch with a potential supervisor for your project is a crucial part of your PhD journey.

• Tell you more about a project and the team you could work with.
• Nominate you for one of our funding scholarships.
• Sponsor your proposed research idea.
• Support you at every stage of your research journey.

Search for researchers by name or area of research

Found a supervisor and spoken to them about supporting you and your application for postgraduate research? Get started with your application right here.

Fund your research

Find the funding you need.

There are lots of ways you can secure funding for your postgraduate research.

Depending on the project you're applying for and when you're applying, there are a range of options available to you:

• Funded projects - when browsing projects filter your search by 'Funding Status' and check the 'Funding' section to see whether the project itself is already funded.
• University, Faculty and Department funding - if the project you're interested in isn't funded, use our funding database below to browse scholarships and awards which you may be eligible to apply for, or speak to our admissions team or your supervisor about other potential sources of funding.
• Self-funded or government sponsored projects - if you're self-funded or government funded then we'll need to see proof of funds or a letter from your sponsor when you apply.

Search our funding database

Additional funding support.

Funded projects and scholarships aren’t the only ways you can fund your postgraduate research.

• Postgraduate loans – you might qualify for a non-means tested loan from the UK Government. Paid directly to you, these re-payable loans contribute towards the cost of your study.
• Funding for students with disabilities – talk to our Disability Support Office about the external sources of financial support that might be available.
• Work while you study – our schools and faculties offer additional opportunities to supplement your income, including tutoring and graduate teaching assistant roles.

Thought about how you'd like to fund your postgraduate research and all set to apply? Get started with your application right here.

Meet our researchers

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"I really love just walking around Manchester; there’s something for everyone here."

Hear how Charlotte balances her research, teaching and life in a city she calls home.

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"Life as a postgraduate researcher varies."

Toufic tells us about the ups and downs of his research and how he's taking advantage of the industry links at the University.

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"Manchester really stood out for me because there are so many world leading projects going on here."

Jie tells us about her research and the opportunities she's discovering.

Why Manchester?

Your future starts here.

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What's next?

Progress your application.

So, you've found a research area to focus on, and a supervisor to support you. You also know how you want to fund your project. But what's next?

1. Check the specific entry requirements and tuition fees for your programme in our  course profile section .

2. Read our short guide to what you'll need to start your application.

3. Make sure you have all of your information to hand before you start the form. Use our application checklist to tick off everything you need.

4. Complete our online application form

Your application checklist

Start your new tomorrow.

Not long to go now...the final step is your application.

Before you apply, remember that your application is more likely to be successful if you have already made contact with potential supervisors , to find out if they are able to offer supervision in your area of interest.

Apply for an advertised project or CDT

You won’t need to submit a research proposal, you'll just need the relevant project title and supervisor(s).

Apply for your own research project

You’ll need to submit your research proposal and the name of the supervisor/s you have identified as part of your application.

Got a question? We're here to help!

Not sure where to start or got a question about applying, funding or something else?

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PhD Arts and Cultural Management

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Course Summary

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Cultural Studies Arts / Culture Administration

Course type

Programme description

Our pioneering PhD Professional Practice: Arts and Cultural Management programme is ideal if you work in the arts and cultural management sector and want to undertake advanced research that builds on your professional knowledge and is based in or led by your practice.

The structure of the programme will enable you to develop your career while simultaneously undertaking a research project leading to a doctoral qualification.

This PhD is one of a suite of professional practice-focused doctorates overseen by the University's Institute for Cultural Practices and the department of Drama. It aims to engage experienced professionals in advanced research, and reflects the need for structured forms of professional development and reflective practice across the arts sector. Previous and current doctoral projects include: the history of heritage funding, audience development and the professionalisation of arts marketing in contemporary theatre, addressing the gender gap in contemporary music industries, the role of the arts manager in mediating participatory and socially engaged art works.

The programme takes explicit account of the professional practice-base of the candidate, integrating this as a central knowledge base for the research project, and supporting the development of dynamic knowledge outcomes that can have an impact across academic and non-academic contexts.

The programme supports the development of reflective practice that can respond to and influence the complex unpredictable and shifting social and cultural contexts within which practitioners operate. The programme will introduce you to a range of dynamic and challenging concepts and methods with which to reflect critically and constructively on your professional practice.

You will be supported through a bi-annual residential programme in addition to standard supervisions that sustain the cohort for peer learning. The PhD is frequently undertaken part-time to provide time for engagement in professional practice.

Together with your fellow students, you will investigate the principles of reflective practice and practice-based research, and engage in research methods training and group learning about relevant areas of social and cultural theory. This pedagogical approach enables your professional context to become your primary research resource.

Teaching and learning

You will receive individual supervision from an academic supervisor with a specialism related to your field of research, as well as opportunities to develop reflective enquiry into practice via group-based learning exercises with other practitioners at two three-day meetings per year.

All teaching and supervision will be led by arts management staff. This approach to teaching and learning supports interdisciplinary research and high levels of engagement and interaction between academic knowledge, policy imperatives and practical applications.

Career opportunities

This programme is designed to support people who are embarking on advanced research and who are combining doctoral study with a career, enabling you to build on your professional knowledge and practice.

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

A Bachelors (Honours) degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a related subject; and A UK Master's degree with an overall average of 65% or higher, with a minimum of 65% in the dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or its international equivalent) in a related subject. Any strong relevant professional experience will be considered on a case by case basis

MA Media, Culture and Society

University of east anglia uea, ma global creative and cultural industries, soas university of london, ma cultural studies, mphil in cultural, literary and postcolonial studies, phd in cultural, literary and postcolonial studies.

Find your project

Search our projects database to find available postgraduate research projects. You can filter by research area, supervisor or funding type to find the right projects for you.

The database below contains all of our advertised projects including  funded PhD programmes  such as our Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTP), competition funded projects and self-funded projects.

Alternatively, use our A–Z index

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PhD Planning and Environmental Management / Overview

Year of entry: 2024

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• Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
• Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent)

Full entry requirements

Apply online

Please ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Deadlines

For consideration in internal funding competitions, you must submit your completed application by 19 January 2024.

If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after this date has passed.

• For September 2024 entry: 30 June 2024

Programme options

Programme overview.

• Become part of a large and long-established research community with an array of specialisms.
• Work alongside a diverse cohort of doctoral researchers from all over the world.
• Undertake research in a vibrant and nurturing environment, with regular talks and seminars.

To find out what studying on a postgraduate research programme at Manchester is like, visit our Open days and study fairs page and explore our virtual open week or future on-campus and international events.

We will be conducting our Humanities PGR virtual open week in October 2024. Find out more about future events and postgraduate research sessions by signing up for our email alerts.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): £6,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,500
• PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): £3,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,750

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Your fees will cover the cost of your study at the University, as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation (excluding graduation robe hire).

Payment of tuition fees will also entitle you to membership of The University of Manchester library, the Students' Union and the Athletic Union.

Scholarships/sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers, details of which can be found via the links below.

To apply University of Manchester funding, you must indicate in your application the competitions for which you wish to be considered. The deadline for most internal competitions, including School of Environment, Education and Development studentships is 19 January 2024.

All external funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form, both of which will be stated in the funding competition details below.

For more information about funding, visit our funding page to browse for scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

• ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) PhD Studentships - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• School of Environment, Education and Development Postgraduate Research Studentships 2024 Entry - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester (CSC-UoM) Joint Scholarship Programme - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries)
• School of Environment, Education and Development Enhancing Racial Equality (SERE) Studentship - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• Humanities Doctoral Academy Humanitarian Scholarship 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States)
• President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry

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Programmes in related subject areas.

Use the links below to view lists of programmes in related subject areas.

• Planning, Property and Environmental Management

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The School of Industrial Engineering and Management holds first ever Research Symposium

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

IEM held their 2024 Student Research Symposium on Friday, April 19 th in ENDEAVOR where over 120 people attended.

There were 10 undergraduate posters presented and 16 graduate posters presented, with 38 students presenting.  12 judges, including 10 IEM faculty members, Dr. Hitesh Vora from the Division of Engineering Technology, and Dr. Rick Wilson from the Spears School of Business were there to judge the posters.

1st place winners received a $300 scholarship, 2nd place winners received a $200 scholarship and 3rd place winners received a $100 scholarship.

To encourage audience-student interactions, each audience member was provided with 3 tokens, which they could give to their favorite posters. Poster teams received $1 for each token that they received from the audience.

Financial support for this inaugural event was provided by:

• The Donald & Cathey Humphreys Endowed Chair (Dr. Guiping Hu)
• The Ken & Lynn Case Endowed Chair (Dr. Lizhi Wang)
• Center of Data Analytics (both Dr. Wilson and Dr. Wang are co-directors)

Graduate Winners:

• 1 st  place Samaneh Rezaeimanesh - Decoding Cognitive Decline: Unravelling Cognitive Trajectories with MRI and Biomarkers
• 2 nd  place Soraya Ezazipour - What is the 'Real' Population of my District? The worst-case Effects of Census TopDown.
• 3 rd  place Ahmad Salehiyan - POMDP- based Optimal Maintenance Planning Using Multiple Sensor Signals.

Undergraduate Winners:

• 1 st  place Ethan O'Connor - Towards Personalized Inhalation Therapy by Correlating Chest CT Imaging and Pulmonary Function Test Features Using Machine Learning.
• 2 nd  place Grace Hendrix - Political Districting to Minimize County Splitting and Achieve Minority Representation.
• 3 rd  place Jonas Swope & Parvin Mohammadiarvejeh - How to Identify Positive-Agers and Cognitive Decliners Using Blood Biomarkers.

IEM Research Symposium IEM held its first ever Research Symposium on Friday, April 19th, 2024