PhD Arts and Cultural Management at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Undertake professional development and reflective practice training for the arts sector. Professional PhD for industry professionals seeking advanced research opportunities in the arts and cultural management sector. This programme integrates practical experience with academic rigor, creating a seamless bridge between academia and industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures | Duration: 3 Year [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time] | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This pioneering 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.

Career pathways

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. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future.

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Application information

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 and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score – 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Year [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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