Program Overview

PhD Planning, Property and Environmental Management

Overview

The University of Manchester was ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Architecture, built environment and planning (overall GPA, REF2021). Become part of a large and long-established research community with an array of specialisms. Work alongside a diverse cohort of doctoral researchers from all over the world. Undertake research in a vibrant and nurturing environment, with regular talks and seminars.

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)

Application and Selection

Apply online. Please ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Deadlines

• For consideration in internal funding competitions, you must submit your completed application by 20 January 2025.
• If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after this date has passed.
  • For September 2025 entry: 30 June 2025

Programme Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
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PhD | Y | Y | N | N

Programme Details

Degree Awarded

• Doctor of Philosophy

Duration

• 3 years

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time)
  • UK students (per annum): £6,000
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £22,000
• PhD (part-time)
  • UK students (per annum): £3,000
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £11,000

Scholarships/Sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers, details of which can be found via the links below.

• ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) PhD Studentships 2025 Entry
• School of Environment, Education and Development Postgraduate Research Studentships 2025 Entry
• China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester (CSC-UoM) Joint Scholarship Programme - Competition Closed for 2025 Entry
• Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships 2025 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries)
• School of Environment, Education and Development Enhancing Racial Equality (SERE) Studentship 2025 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States) - Competition Closed for 2025 Entry
• President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards 2025 Entry

Careers

No information provided.