Overview
Providing robust and systematic research training is a core strength of our Business and Management programme is awarded by The University of Manchester. To be able to take full advantage of the training opportunities that are offered students should reside in or within commuting distance from Manchester. We strongly encourage any students who do not reside locally to enrol full-time.
Career opportunities
We have a tradition of producing high quality doctoral research. Many of our graduates hold academic positions in top universities and business schools around the world.
We are strongly committed to creating a research community in which researchers can thrive and develop their skills and we view all our doctoral students as potential research stars of the future.
Accreditation
Manchester is a name that lends weight to your master’s degree, not only because of our rich heritage, but also our current rankings and reputation.
According to the 2013 Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities, we are the 41st best university in the world, the eighth best in Europe and the fifth best in the UK
Programme Structure
Our research students follow a robust, systematic and flexible research training programme designed to:
- complement their own immediate requirements as they plan and write their thesis
- introduce them to the variety of research undertaken within the Business School
- equip them with the broader skills to become leading edge business and management science researchers in the next generation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Management Studies View 81 other PhDs in Management Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
- Master's degree in a relevant cognate subject - with an overall average of 65% or above (or overseas equivalent)
- Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to a PhD programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
21000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Manchester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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