PhD Planning, Property and Environmental Management / Overview

Year of entry: 2024

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Degree awarded

Doctor of Philosophy

Duration

3 years

Entry requirements

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

How to apply

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

	Full-time	Part-time	Full-time distance learning	Part-time distance learning
PhD	Y	Y	N	N

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.

Open days

The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and programmes. On this day, you will find out more about the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.

For more information, see Open days.

Fees

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.

Contact details

School/Faculty: School of Environment, Education and Development
Contact name: Humanities Doctoral Academy Admissions
Telephone: +44 (0)161 275 1200
Email: hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
School/Faculty: See: The School .

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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