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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

How to apply

We recommend that you contact either a member of academic staff or our postgraduate admissions team to discuss your chosen area of research before submitting your application.

Apply through the University's online application system as early as possible in the academic year to allow sufficient time for applying for external funding, and for visa applications and approvals.

You can start your PhD in January, April, July or September, and you may apply up to a year before your intended start date.

Research themes

Decide on your area of specialism by exploring the Department's main research areas.

Research profiles

Find out more about our researchers and their key activities with the University's Researcher Explorer.

We have a range of funding opportunities to support your postgraduate research.

Contact our postgraduate admissions team with any enquiries before you apply.

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Once you're ready to apply, submit your application through the University's online system.

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Department of Chemistry

How to apply

We recommend that you contact us to discuss your chosen area of research before submitting an application. Do so by getting in touch with the relevant member of our academic staff, or the Postgraduate Admissions Team.

You are strongly encouraged to apply through the University's online application system as early as possible, to allow sufficient time for applying for external funding, and for visa applications and approvals.

General information

• If you do not have all of the supporting documents required, submit the application along with any supporting documents you do have, and send any outstanding documents by email or post as soon as they become available.
• It is important that you include a supporting statement with your application.
• You should expect to receive a response after a minimum of three weeks. We will be able to handle your application much more quickly if you ensure that you have included all of the supporting documents, and up-to-date contact details.
• Applicants applying for a funded PhD programme or studentship should carefully check the specific programme's application instructions and associated deadlines. Funded programme applicants may need to apply earlier than self-funded applicants.
• There is no deadline for submissions, although early applications may stand a greater chance of success. It is recommended that MPhil and PhD applicants apply at least four months prior to the date of registration.
• It is essential that you meet the English Language criteria for our courses. We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall, or TOEFL (IBT) 90 overall. Each component of the tests should meet the minimum requirement of IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (IBT) 22.

Supporting statement

It is important that you include a supporting statement with your application. It will help us assess your suitability for the course, especially for applicants from overseas. Supporting statements allow us to compare your practical background and experience alongside your academic qualifications. Failure to include this information may delay the processing of your application. 

Ideally, your supporting statement should include:

• why you want to undertake postgraduate research study;
• why you want to do a postgraduate research degree in Manchester;
• any research experience that you have.

If you have completed a research project during your undergraduate/master's study, please also give a short description of the work you undertook, including the following details:

• the research problem;
• your key findings;
• techniques acquired and skills learned.

Research themes

Decide on your area of specialism by exploring the Department's main research areas.

Research profiles

Find out more about our researchers and their key activities with the University's Researcher Explorer.

We have a range of funding opportunities to support your postgraduate research.

Explore funding options

Expression of Interest

Register your interest in one of our programmes by completing our Expression of Interest form

Find out more

Once you're ready to apply, submit your application through the University's online system.

If you require any assistance throughout the application process, please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Team.

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Department of Computer Science

How to apply

A doctoral research programme is a significant undertaking; it's important you carefully consider and discuss your chosen area of research before submitting your application.

We recommend that you speak to a member of academic staff or our postgraduate admissions team before you apply.

You can start in January or September, and you can apply up to a year before your intended start date.

Further information

More information on the application process for a postgraduate programme can be found below:

Frequently asked questions

The following is a list of frequently asked questions that you may find useful.

What is the deadline for applications?

We operate a rolling application system with four entry points for the three-year PhD or one-year MPhil programmes (the four-year CDT programme is only available from Sept entry due to the year one schedule). We do not have application deadlines although please bear in mind that other procedures, such as ATAS and visa applications can take some time so we advise applying as early as you can.

I need an offer. How long will it take?

It can take as long as a month for a complete application to be fully assessed and an offer made. A Doctoral research programme is a big undertaking and the application process is designed to assess whether candidates have the appropriate background, knowledge, temperament and attitude for a PhD. The process will include an interview (usually via phone or skype) and our admissions tutors will need to approve your acceptance before an offer can be made.

How do I apply for University funding?

Please indicate on your application form that you wish to be considered for funding. You will then be considered alongside other funding candidates. Please note that we do not have funding for the MPhil programme.

I would like to study any topic in Computer Science. Can you send my application to all supervisors?

We have a large number of academic staff in the Department, all with specific areas of expertise. It is most unlikely that an application will be picked up if there is no indication of the area of interest. A PhD is very high level study and requires not only hard work and commitment but also direction and strong interest in the chosen topic. Please note that candidates for the four-year CDT programme needn't choose a topic at the application stage.

Do I need to meet the English requirement before I apply?

Your application can be considered initially without having met this requirement. We would advise you to at least consider how you would meet the requirement as early as possible, particularly if your application is being made within a few months of your proposed start date. If your application is accepted before meeting English requirement, you will be made a conditional offer and will need to meet the requirement before being admitted.

I have studied a degree in an English-speaking country. Do I need to meet the English requirement?

Not usually. If you meet our entry requirements and have studied in a majority English-speaking country (UK, US, Australia etc), this is usually evidence enough that you meet the required standard. There are exceptions and you will be informed if we need further evidence.

I have studied in English in an overseas institution. Do I need to meet the English requirement?

Yes. The University is not able to vouch for the standard of English used in countries that are not majority English-speaking. Please visit the English language requirements page on the University website for further details.

Application tips

A doctoral research programme is a big undertaking. The application process is designed to assess whether candidates have the appropriate background and knowledge and also the right temperament and attitude for three (or six) years of research.

This advice should help you to provide the relevant information we need.

Choose an area you already have a good knowledge and understanding of

Your research proposal and any subsequent correspondence with one of our academic supervisors will come across as more well-considered if you already have a good understanding of your precise topic.

Choose your preferred academic supervisor carefully

Make sure you choose a staff member whose area of interest and expertise closely matches your research topic; it is not in either party’s interest to accept your application if the supervisor cannot offer a high level of expert support and it is unlikely that your application will be accepted. Doing a little background research will help you with this. Staff profile pages can be found by looking through our research themes . Our admissions staff may be able to offer some assistance with this, however, you will know your topic better than they do!

Ensure all required documents and information is provided

Read our how to apply section for more details. If you don’t already have them, you should request transcripts (including interim transcripts for degrees not yet complete) and written references. Your tutors and student admin support teams will be used to these requests.

Research themes

Explore the Department's main research themes to find the area of specialism that interests you.

Research profiles

Search for our researchers and their areas of expertise in the University’s Research Explorer.

Follow our steps to apply for your chosen programme through the University’s online system.

Funding options

Explore the range of funding opportunities available.

Don’t hesitate to contact our postgraduate admissions team with enquiries before applying.

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Writing up and submitting your research

You can find up-to-date guidance on submitting your thesis on the Doctoral Academy website:

• Thesis submission

The guidance includes information on:

• plagiarism and referencing
• how to format and present your thesis
• using a journal format for your thesis
• electronic submission
• submission deadlines, including submission pending
• thesis binding
• the viva/oral exam
• getting your result.

Presentation of thesis

The University has a specific format required for PGR theses. You will find this detailed in the Presentation of Theses Policy .

If you have queries about presentation, you can ask staff in the Doctoral Academy , or ask them to have a look at a draft document.

Traditional and journal thesis formats

You may hear your supervisors or other PGRS talk about the different types of thesis format that are accepted for examination at Manchester.

These are currently defined as 'standard' and 'journal' format, although you shouldn't get too concerned about the terminology used. One format is not inherently better or more widely regarded than the other.

The standard thesis will have an introduction, literature review, materials and methods, results and discussion and conclusion, references and appendices.

The journal format thesis comprises chapters that have been written in the form of journal papers.

These may be papers that have been submitted to a journal, already accepted and published or chapters that are written as journal papers but are not yet or even are not intended to be submitted.

The advantage of this format is that it gives you the experience of writing in journal paper format. This format is increasingly popular in some disciplines, and yet may not be appropriate for all projects. Your supervisory team is the best place to start discussing your thoughts on this.

There is no requirement to request permission to submit in journal format. However, it is important that you discuss the relative merits of this format with your supervisory team, and ensure that you pick the right format for you and your project. Further guidance is available in Journal Format Theses - Guiding Principles for Students and Staff (PDF).

Submission pending

• Three-year PhD, MD and part-time - 12 months
• MPhil and 3.5-year PhD - 6 months

If you are a PGR on one of the programmes above and you do not submit by the end of programme, you may be able to register for the submission pending period.

You will need to have completed all your research (such as data collection and experiments) and should have a draft of the thesis completed (usually 80% of chapters in a reasonable draft form).

Your Student Support Administrator will provide details on registering for submission pending and paying the fee (£225 in the 2023/24 academic year).

You should be aware that during this writing up period, you are not considered to be a full-time PGR at the University.

You will still have access to facilities and your supervisory team will continue to support you towards submission of the thesis and preparation for the oral examination (as appropriate).

Once you enter submission pending, you may be returning to full-time work or be involved in a number of external activities that will reduce the amount of time that you have to spend on writing your thesis.

Please note that due to HMRC requirements, the University cannot make stipend payments to a PGR during the submission pending period.

Submission deadlines

It is important for your career development that you submit your thesis within the period of your programme as set out in your initial offer letter.

If you are eligible to use the submission pending period, remember that it will be increasingly difficult to find time to dedicate to completing your thesis once you are in full-time work.

Your final submission deadline will be stated on your original offer letter. If you are granted any periods of interruption or an extension to your programme, you will be notified of any change in your final submission deadline in the letter confirming this change to programme.

You will also see your submissions deadline displayed in eProg ('Thesis Submission Deadline' on the 'My Profile' page).

Extensions to final submission deadlines

Extensions to your final submission deadline will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and where permission is sought at least two months prior to the final submission deadline. Visit the Forms page on the Doctoral Academy website for the relevant forms to complete.

You will need to provide clear, documented evidence as to how your mitigating circumstances have impacted your ability to meet the deadline. Examples of appropriate exceptional circumstances can be found within the policy on circumstances leading to changes to postgraduate research study .

It is expected that your mitigating circumstances will have occurred within the submission pending period, or the last 12 months of a four-year programme.

Should your request for an extension to the final submission deadline be rejected, you will have the right of appeal.

Please note that even if you submit an appeal, you should still submit your thesis for examination by the final submission deadline.

Oral examination/viva

An integral part of the PhD/MD process is the oral examination (viva). This will take place at Manchester with your internal and external examiner.

The Academic and Researcher Development Team provide courses on preparing for this examination, and you will also receive guidance from your supervisory team on what to expect.

MPhil PGRs may have to undertake an oral examination, and this will be determined by the examiners following initial review of the thesis.

You may find it useful to refer to the full University policies on PGR examination .

Examiner recommendations

• A (i) no corrections
• A (ii) subject to minor corrections (four weeks to complete, exceptionally up to 12 weeks can be granted for completion of minor corrections)
• B (i) permitting submission of a revised thesis without further research and without further oral examination (six months to complete)
• B (ii) permitting submission of a revised thesis without further research but with a further oral examination (six months to complete, exceptionally up to 12 months)
• B (iii) permitting submission of a revised thesis with further research and with a further oral examination (12 months to complete)
• C (i) but award the degree of MPhil
• C (ii) award the degree of MPhil subject to minor corrections (four weeks to complete, exceptionally up to 12 weeks)
• C (iii) advising that the thesis be submitted, after revision, for examination for the degree of Master (six months to complete)
• C (iv) not permitting resubmission
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We offer postgraduate research programmes and studentships in almost 40 diverse subject areas across our four Schools.

Our research embraces disciplines as diverse as business, arts, languages and cultures, environment, education and development, and social sciences.

We’re always looking to make an impact with everything we do, with a shared ambition to always do better.

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Accounting and Finance

This  PhD programme  pathway provides advanced training to develop leading research in Accounting, Market-based Accounting Research (MBAR) and Finance.

Architecture

Architecture studies at Manchester take place at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA), one of the top architecture schools in the UK.

Art History and Cultural Practices

Study modern and contemporary art, architectural history, museum studies, and the intersections of art and science.

Arts Management and Museology

Explore a suite of programmes on museology, heritage, and arts management at the Institute for Cultural Practices (ICP).

Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology

Explore the ancient world, from the Near East and Egypt to the Hellenistic and Roman Empires, with Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology, and Egyptology (CAHAE).

Criminology

Criminology is the study of crime – its measurement and definition, causes and effects, and social implications.

Theatre studies, performance, applied theatre, and screen studies delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group practical projects.

Economics is the study of the way in which incentives affect behaviour, and economists analyse how choices are made and their influence on society as a whole.

Addressing social justice and enabling educational change through scholarly activities and collaborative partnerships with professionals.

English Literature and Creative Writing

Course units range from Anglo-Saxon literature to 21st-century writing and film and cover medieval romance to the postcolonial and postmodern.

Research and teaching by Manchester geographers set national and international research agendas in human and physical geography.

Global Development

Development courses promote social justice, economic development, and greater equality within countries, particularly for marginalised groups.

Modern British and European cultural history, economic and social history from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and the study of late antiquity and the early Middle Ages.

Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute

Leading global institute for the study of humanitarianism and conflict response, global health, international disaster management, and peacebuilding.

Innovation, Management and Policy

The division is one of the largest research groups for innovation management and policy globally.

Explore opportunities to learn about today’s legal issues in one of the most diverse cities in the UK, and gain the skills to pursue a law-related profession.

Linguistics and English Language

Study topics as diverse as dialects, Old English, children's language, and the speech of men and women.

Management, Sciences and Marketing

Research in the Division ranges from studies to understand consumer motivations and influences to understanding markets, operational, informational and digital systems.

Modern Languages and Cultures

Our Modern Languages provision is amongst the broadest and most diverse in the UK, featuring more than 100 different subject combinations.

Our research and teaching covers composition (instrumental and vocal), electroacoustic composition and computer music, ethnomusicology, musicology, and performance.

People, Management and Organisations

The division brings together internationally-recognised experts in work and employment, organisational psychology, international business, health policy and organisations in society.

Our research and teaching areas include analytic philosophy, with emphasis on metaphysics, aesthetics, ethics, epistemology, the history of philosophy, and the philosophy of mind.

Planning, Property and Environmental Management

Planning, Property and Environmental Management covers spatial analysis, politics and planning, governance, sustainable urbanism, and urban research.

Politics at Manchester is one of the strongest groupings in the UK with a distinguished history as a centre of research, training, and education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Religions and Theology

Study of the beliefs, texts, practices, histories, and cultures of the great religious traditions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Social Anthropology

The study of social and cultural diversity, including conflict and its aftermath, economic change, poverty, inequality, globalisation, sex, gender, identities, and the material world.

Social Statistics

Developing statistical methods for longitudinal and multilevel data, longitudinal survey data, social networks, statistical disclosure and confidentiality, and small area estimation.

The study of social life and social change, adopting the perspective that behaviour can only be understood by studying people's social context and their webs of connection.

Centre for Translation and Intercultural Studies

Centre for Translation and Intercultural Studies offers a comprehensive portfolio of taught master's courses in translation studies and intercultural communication.

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How to apply

Before you submit your application, we recommend that you read all guidance fully, so that you know what to expect when you apply to us.

To apply for any programme in the Humanities Doctoral Academy, you must complete and submit the  online application form .

Please ensure to include all required supporting documents with your application. A list of required documents is given on the application and selection tab of each programme page.

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How to Apply for a PhD

Before submitting an application for a PhD degree , please read all of the guidance provided.

Application process

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To apply for any programme in the Humanities Doctoral Academy, you must complete and submit the online application form .

Please ensure to include all of the required supporting documents with your application. A list of required documents is given on the application and selection tab of each programme page.

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Dean’s Doctoral Scholarship

Have you got the passion to work on challenging projects in a world-leading research environment? Every year we support researchers of the highest calibre with a Dean’s Doctoral Scholarship.

Benefits of the scholarship

• Working with the world’s brightest minds to find solutions that make a difference.
• 3.5 years fully-funded (includes tuition at UK or international rate).
• + Annual maintenance stipend (equivalent to the UKRI minimum).
• + £1000 a year RTSG Transferable skills training programme.

Open to all nationalities, the Dean’s Doctoral Scholarship provides students with the chance to make a difference and become part of an innovative research community whose work changes lives.

Apply now and transform your future.

Eligibility criteria

In order to be considered for this scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Have submitted an application by the deadline for a PhD programme to start in September 2024.
• Hold (or expect to achieve) a First Class or 2:1 UK honours degree (or international equivalent).
• Ideally hold a master’s-level qualification at merit or distinction (or international equivalent).
• Meet English language entry requirements as specified by the department that you are applying to.
• Be able to demonstrate potential for academic research. This may include contributions to publications/articles, promoting their research to a wider audience, prizes for research or project work.

We will only consider candidates who hold a formal offer for a place on one of our PhD programmes.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities. We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact. 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 also support applications from those returning from a career break or other roles. We consider offering flexible study arrangements (including part-time: 50%, 60% or 80%, depending on the project/funder).

All appointments are made on merit.

Application process

How to apply.

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• Choose your research project and find your supervisor .
• This scholarship works on a nomination basis so it’s important you make sure you have had significant contact with your supervisory team during the application process and that they are aware that you wish to be considered for funding.
• Complete your application prior to the advertised funding deadline (see key dates below).
• Specify in the funding section of your PhD application form that you wish to be considered for the Dean’s Doctoral Scholarship.
• Each Department will be invited to nominate candidates to Faculty – if nominated you will then be invited to an interview.

Full details of how to apply for postgraduate research, where to find research projects and supervisors, and much more can be found on our postgraduate research page .

Please direct any enquiries to the relevant postgraduate research contact in each Department.

Application deadlines

Applications for this scholarship will be considered in two batches throughout the academic year, running until 31 March 2024.

• If you apply for this scholarship  before 31 January 2024 and you're nominated by your supervisor, you'll be interviewed in March and notified if you have been awarded a scholarship by 28 March 2024.
• If you apply for this scholarship  between 1 February 2024 and 31 March 2024  and you're nominated by your supervisor, you'll be interviewed in May and notified if you have been awarded a scholarship by 31 May 2024.

Any questions? Get in touch with the Department your PhD would be based in.

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Frequently asked questions

We are often asked the same questions by our new postgraduate researchers.

Can I defer my entry?

Yes, but this must be in consultation with your supervisor and, if relevant, your sponsor. Please contact the Doctoral Academy Admissions team at  [email protected] for more information.

We can only defer applications for up to one year.

Can I apply for funding to support my studies?

The Faculty has a bursary scheme for international students. These awards have all been allocated for the 2023-24 academic year.

As a university student, you will have lots of new payments coming in and going out of your bank accounts, so it's important that you understand your student finances. Don’t worry, there's lots of advice and support available to make sure you can keep your finances in check.

So whether you're experiencing unexpected financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, want to apply for additional funding or are looking for advice on managing your money, we're here to help.

Take a look at the financial support available to you on the Student Support website: Financial support .

When will I get paid my stipend?

For students who are supported by a Research Council Studentship, the stipend rate is set by Research Councils UK, and is expected to increase annually in line with inflation.

The value of the award for the academic year 23/24 and the amount to £18,622.

To receive your stipend, you must first enter your bank account details into the student system (Campus Solutions) as part of the registration process. Visit the To-do list page for instructions on how to do this.

Payments will be made by bank transfer (BACS). Most stipends will be paid monthly (some will be made quarterly). The first instalment of your stipend will be paid on or around 1 October 2023. Further payments will be made on the final Thursday of each month.

Email us at  [email protected] if you are unsure how and when you will receive payments.

How do I pay my fees?

During the registration process, you can select your preferred payment method to suit your needs and also your sponsor (self-funded students and international scholarships only).

If you are sponsored then, on the production of a sponsor letter, we will invoice your sponsor directly.

If you are in receipt of a studentship, your fees will be paid via an internal process on your behalf.

If you are self-funding, then you can pay in full, or pay in three equal instalments due in September, January and April by direct debit.

You can find more details on how to pay your fees on the Student Support website:  Self-financing students .

I'm receiving a studentship but I am having difficulty with financial registration. What do I do?

Completing financial registration is dependent on internal processes that the Doctoral Academy Finance Team will be working on. 

If you are unable to complete steps related to financial registration, don't worry as this information will be updated throughout September and you will be able to register fully by the end of September.

If you still have concerns, please contact the Admissions team, who will support you with your query. 

Email: [email protected]

What is a supervisory team?

All students have a primary supervisor and may have additional co-supervisors who bring particular expertise to a project.

Postgraduate Tutors

Postgraduate Tutors have responsibility for overseeing students within their division (you will be assigned to a division depending on your supervisor). Postgraduate tutors are expected to meet students informally during Induction Week and occasionally throughout the year.

The Postgraduate Tutors sit on Divisional Postgraduate Research Committees and deal with problems that might affect a student's ability to meet progression milestones or thesis submission.

Postgraduate Tutors also conduct the writing-up interviews in the final year (or during submission pending) to ensure students manage the final stages of thesis preparation and will submit on time. The name of your Postgraduate Tutor will be confirmed shortly after arrival/registration.

Students are assigned an Advisor for the duration of their research programme. The Advisor is independent of the student's immediate lab grouping and they are primarily providing pastoral support. 

We encourage students to contact their Advisor in the first instance if they have any concerns that cannot be managed by approaching their supervisor or co-supervisor.

Are there teaching opportunities during my programme?

Across the Faculty, we have opportunities for postgraduate research students to work as graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) and demonstrators on our undergraduate courses. You will earn cash while gaining valuable experience and boosting your CV.

Further information can be found on the Doctoral Academy website: Teaching and demonstrating .

We also ask for helpers at postgraduate open days.

Where can I access healthcare?

We know that your health and wellbeing is an important consideration, especially in the current circumstances.

While studying with us, if you have an illness or injury that won't go away then it's best to make an appointment with your General Practitioner (GP).

All students should register with a GP so that, if you ever need one, you can access the service.  You should, if you can, register with a GP before you arrive in Manchester. The Students' Union website has some helpful advice on finding a GP .

Information for international students

If you're applying to stay in the UK for six months or longer, you'll be required to pay an immigration health surcharge (prior to completing your visa application) to cover your healthcare.

Once you've paid the surcharge, you'll be entitled to visit a doctor or be treated in hospital for free. Students from Australia or New Zealand are exempt from the health surcharge, as the UK has reciprocal health agreements in place with those countries.

Are there opportunities to meet other research students?

We aim to support our postgraduate researchers in making the most of the student community at The University of Manchester.

You will have opportunities to meet fellow researchers through the Postgraduate Society and Faculty events.

You can explore the Students' Union Buddy pairing scheme  and the University Group Check-In and Video chat.

These peer-to-peer activities, popular with students last year, are offered to help you make friends and keep in touch, even if you need to quarantine or self-isolate.

To register your interest for Check-in and Chat, please email [email protected] with your name and course. 

What if I arrive late? (International students only)

You should contact your supervisor to inform them of your arrival date. This will allow your supervisor to make suitable arrangements for when you do arrive.

Please also contact the Doctoral Academy by emailing [email protected] . We will advise you if there are other points that need to be considered.

Note that your CAS has a latest arrival date. If you know that you will not arrive in Manchester by this date, you must contact the Doctoral Academy.

Can I get a COVID vaccination?

You will be able to access a range of free COVID-19 vaccinations, whether you've already received one dose, or are yet to receive any.

If you've already received your first dose of a vaccine that is available in the UK, then you should receive the same one here.

If it's not available in the UK, then the most similar alternative should be offered.

It's important that you contact your GP to make sure you receive the most appropriate second dose.

These vaccinations are free, so if you see a request for payment then please report this to us and Action Fraud and don't pay.

You can find out more in the  NHS England FAQs and an article put together by our Student News Team .

Will the University provide me with computer equipment?

The University runs a service to provide postgraduate researchers with personal computing equipment, namely laptops and desktop PCs.

Further details including what computer equipment you can request via this service can be found on the IT Services website: Computer delivery service for postgraduate researchers .

Coronavirus information

Find out the latest information and advice on coronavirus on the University website.

Alternatively, use our A–Z index

How to apply for master's study

Once you've decided which course you want to study, you'll need to complete our online application form.

Apply for master's courses

We are now taking applications for our 2024/25 master's courses.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on what you need to do after you've chosen your master's course and how it works.

Step 1. Before you start your application

You'll be asked to set up an account which means you can save your application and come back to it at a later date. If you need help you can also watch our videos on how to create an account and how to submit an application .

Make sure that you use a personal email address when you register and not a University of Manchester address.  You’ll be asked to fill in some security questions, your answers will be used if you ever lose or change your password, so we know it’s you.

Step 2. Starting your application

Once you start your application, use the left-hand navigation to move through the form, you can 'check your information' at each stage, which will:

• ask you to complete missing information or to correct formatting (such as dates);
• mark the section as 'complete';
• ask you to upload supporting documents, if needed.

Check closing dates

While lots of master’s courses do not have official closing dates, some do so you will need to check individual course pages for closing dates.

If you want to apply for funding, you need to check funding bodies' closing dates. Most bodies usually expect you to have a provisional offer from the University before you apply for a studentship, scholarship or award.

Step 3. Supporting documents

If you cannot upload supporting documents, there is often a field for you to say why so you can still submit your application; we will then give you instructions on how to add documents via an online portal, these usually include:

• evidence of qualifications (certificates or transcripts);
• evidence of English language ability, if English is not your first language (some test results are only valid for two years, your test report will need to be valid on the start date of your course);    
• a research proposal, always check the department website for instructions as these vary;
• check the department website for additional requirements (for example, some courses ask for specific information in a personal statement);
• you may need two references, they will be contacted and asked to submit a reference directly to us via our referee portal. We will let you know when they have done this. Make sure your referees are aware in advance as they play a vital part in the assessment of your application.

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You can also view the wider University Data Protection statement relating to student data more broadly.

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The error messages don't make sense, what do I do?

Error messages usually occur if your mandatory information is missing or if requested formats haven't been used. Please check your responses carefully.

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You can resolve this by copying (Ctrl + C) and pasting (Ctrl + V) your name from the 'signed-in as' section on the top left of the screen, into the signature section.

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Funding opportunities

There are a number of scholarships available to PhD researchers.

There is a range of awards on offer, covering tuition fees and a generous stipend.

Application deadlines vary, so please check the information below carefully.

The below is a selection of funding opportunities available for postgraduate research study. Other country specific awards may exist.

Fees and funding

See the full PhD funding database.

Admissions to 2024-2025 PhD Programmes

Call for applications for admission to phd programmes - academic year 2024/2025 - 40th cycle .

Sapienza University of Rome announces the following exam-based open call for admission to the 40th Cycle of PhD Programmes. The legal duration of all PhD programmes is three years.  Applications must be submitted by 20 June 2024 at 23:59 pm (local time) without any exception.

Call for applications 40th cycle - 2024_2025  (pdf) Applications Submition Tutorial - 40th cycle_2024_2025 (pdf)

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Please be advised that on 7, 8, and 9 June 2024 , essential maintenance operations will be conducted on the InfoStud platform and other software components used by the University. Consequently, administrative IT services supporting teaching activities will be temporarily unavailable . This includes, but is not limited to, the InfoStud platform, Gomp/smart_edu, Socrates Organizer, and the doctoral programme management software.

The operations are part of the project to implement the new Teaching and Student System and, specifically, the phase of integrating the InfoStud/SDS platform and the University's Identity Management system, the release of the new Registry functions and the migration to the new Database version

The shutdown will commence at 12:00 noon (local time) on Friday, 7 June, and the services will be restored from 8:00 a.m. (local time) on Monday, 10 June . We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation.

CALL FOR PRE-SELECTION FOR CITIZENS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA - XL CYCLE - ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025

Sapienza University of Rome published a call for pre-selection for postgraduate PhD positions with scholarships fund by China Scholarship Council . List of PhD Programmes for which it is possible to apply are indicated in the Appendix CSC XL cycle. The deadline for submission of the application is February 28th, 2024 at 12.00 a.m. (CET).

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRE-SELECTION CALL IS RESEVE ONLY TO CITIZENS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

Call for pre-selection CSC XL  -  Appendix CSC XL   -   Agreement Sapienza-CSC

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Master's students must submit to the Graduate School a  Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree .

Graduate students who have not already done so must  apply online to graduate  through  buff portal  on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded in August.

Doctoral students must complete the PhD dissertation defense or final examination by this date.

Summer 2024 Graduation Deadlines

Graduate students, mark your calendars for these approaching graduation deadlines for summer 2024

​Master's students must submit to the Graduate School a  Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree . Applications follow a workflow process and must be approved by the academic department before they are directed to the Graduate School.

Graduate students who have not already done so must  apply online to graduate  through  buff portal  on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded in August. This is required even though there is no university-wide ceremony. PhD students must enter their dissertation title as part of the online graduation application; you may update the title through the portal until this date. This title will appear on your transcript after your degree is awarded. 

Doctoral students must complete the PhD dissertation defense or final examination by this date. Notice of the examination must be provided to the Graduate School using the  doctoral final examination form  two weeks before the exam.

PhD students must  submit the dissertation  with Thesis Approval Form to ProQuest by this deadline. The dissertation must be  submitted electronically  for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single-page  Thesis Approval Form  (TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

PhD and DMA students must fill out the  Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED)  online  by this deadline. Learn more about the survey on the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics website .

Master's students must complete the thesis defense or final examination by this date. Notice of the examination must be provided to the Graduate School using the  master's final examination form  two weeks before the exam. Certain units do not require an exam for non-thesis students. Please contact your department with any questions.

Doctoral grade changes must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous or current semesters.

Master's thesis plan students must  submit the thesis  and Thesis Approval Form to ProQuest by this deadline. The thesis must be  submitted electronically  for review and approval by Graduate School staff by the end of the business day. The single-page  Thesis Approval Form  (TAF) must be uploaded as a supplemental file with the dissertation in order for the submission to be complete. Students whose dissertations are received after this deadline, or those not submitted with the TAF, must apply to graduate at the following semester's commencement.

Master’s grade changes must be submitted for incomplete courses taken during previous semesters.

Deadline for summer doctoral graduates to  update diploma name or address  in Buff Portal.

Deadline for summer master's graduates to  update diploma name or address  in Buff Portal.

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September 8.

Students completing their degree requirements in Fall 2024 must apply to graduate by Sunday, September 8, in MyPNW on the Apply to Graduate Graduation and Commencement Task. This application is required whether or not you plan to participate in a Commencement ceremony. Information from the application is used to order your diploma.

For more information regarding Graduation requirements and Commencement participation, visit the  Pre-Graduation Guide  for critical deadlines and valuable resources.

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Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership

The Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership (DGHL) is designed for professionals and executives who are interested in expanding their careers in applied research in hospitality businesses, leading to career growth and acquiring opportunities related to teaching, consulting, and senior leadership roles. DGHL will also prepare current educators and university administrators, who want to achieve tenure track faculty and leadership positions in colleges and universities.

Candidates in the Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership (DGHL) will take courses in cohorts, focusing on real-world research applications and engaging in dissertation requirements without discontinuing and disrupting their professional careers. Classes in this degree program are 100 % online.

The DGHL program is a 3-year professional non-residential program. Students take three courses per semester (Spring and Fall). In the third year, the students focus on their dissertations. The number of credits required to earn the degree is 54.

DGHL is designed for professionals with extensive industry experience and educators who already hold a Master of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management or other advanced degrees.

Admission requirements:

Applicants will be required to submit the following materials for admission to the DGHL program:

• Online Application—Apply Texas System
• Statement of Intent
• Official College Transcripts— Recommended Master’s degree cumulative grade point average (GPA) is 3.0 or higher. 
• Three Letters of Recommendation

International applicants will also be required to submit:

• Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores—must comply with the English proficiency requirements set by the University of Houston.

After applicants pass the paper-review process, the admission committee will interview each candidate for admission decisions.  

Courses Include:

• Current Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Global Hospitality Industry
• Principles of Research Methods and Design
• Quantitative Data Analysis
• Teaching Methods I
• Theories in Hospitality
• Research Colloquium I
• Advanced Hospitality Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Data Analysis
• Research Colloquium II
• Strategic decision making in hospitality management
• Hospitality Project and Program Development, Assessment, and Sustainability
• Research Colloquium III
• Teaching Methods II
• Dissertation Research Proposal (Independent Study)
• Doctoral Seminar on Global Hospitality Leadership
• Dissertation I
• Dissertation II

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