PhD Planning, Property and Environmental Management at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Choose your doctoral focus from a range of specialisms in planning, environmental management, urban design, and real estate. Top 10 Town and Country Planning and Landscape Design department in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026 & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). Become part of a large and long-established research community with an array of specialisms.

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

What you will study

PhD Planning, Property and Environmental Management provides a vibrant and nurturing research environment for those who are interested in pursuing research in: urban and regional planning; future cities and data analysis; environmental planning and management; environmental impact assessment; green infrastructure, urban design and regeneration; housing and property development; real estate market and finance. Our planning, property and environmental management research focuses primarily around the making of future cities - embracing issues such as spatial analysis, urban governance and sustainability.

Career pathways

As a postgraduate researcher, you will have access to a dedicated researcher development training to support your professional development throughout your PhD journey and beyond. Our researcher development programme will enable you to become more aware of your developing researcher identity, equipping you with the skills you need during your PhD and prepare you to integrate into the researcher community.

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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 (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score - 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

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

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years [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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