PhD Information and Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

PhD Information and Communications is a doctoral research degree in Information and Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University. Discover your research degree study options and areas of expertise for our academic supervisors — including libraries and media.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Duration: three years full-time, six years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: Most of our doctoral students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April. | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised original research leading to a doctoral thesis. Research areas include: . We encourage you to discuss your research ideas with us – even if your topic is not listed., The changing role of libraries in a digital age, including societal contribution and innovation, Digital ethnography, humanities, cultures, and heritage, Digital information environments, including e-books and virtual learning environments, Digital marketing, Information and knowledge management, Information search behaviour, and interactive search and retrieval systems, Interactions between humans and technology, including information design and user experience (UX), New media and communications technologies, Relationships between digital media, technology and social identities, including race, gender and sexuality, Social media, web, and mobile technologies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification. International doctoral students must have strong English language skills. We welcome applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We’ll take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other relevant achievements into consideration.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time home fee for PhD/MPhil (UKRI rate); part-time £2,619 per year; additional project costs may apply Source

International applicants: GBP 22,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee per year for this subject band; part-time is 50% Source

Intake: Most of our doctoral students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April.

Duration: three years full-time, six years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research-study/subject/apply-research-degree

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