PhD Science, Technology and Innovation Policy at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Join one of the world's most innovative and ambitious doctoral research schools. Work alongside a range of specialists conducting cutting-edge research in business, innovation management and strategy.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: Alliance Manchester Business School | Duration: 4 Years [Full-time], 8 Years [Part-time] | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme provides advanced training to develop innovative research in all areas of science, technology and innovation policy. Our research covers a number of research themes within the Division of Innovation, Management and Policy (IMP) Research in the division ranges from firm level analysis of managing innovation to inter-firms relations and system dynamics.

Career pathways

We have a tradition of producing high quality doctoral research. Many of our graduates hold academic positions in top universities and public agencies around the world.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Normally, a Master's degree in a relevant cognate subject normally with an overall average of 65% or above (or overseas equivalent) Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to a PhD programme. English language: IELTS test minimum scores - 7.0 overall, 6.5 other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process, applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 22,500 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 Years [Full-time], 8 Years [Part-time]

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

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