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POSTGRADUATE
PROSPECTUS
2021
A Russell Group university
f you’re considering postgraduate
study at Manchester, this If you need this 2 Postgraduate taught study – your guide to taught master’s programmes
prospectus is here to help answer information in an 4 Postgraduate research – your guide to research programmes
your questions on our programmes,
how to submit an application and alternative format, 6 Choose Manchester – where education is a force for change
what you can expect from life at please call our Student 8 Follow in their footsteps – brilliant minds from our history
the University.
Recruitment Office: 10 Revolutionary research – why Manchester is a powerhouse of innovation
Explore your subject
tel +44 (0)161 660 6494 12 Great minds at Manchester – meet members of our research community
For each subject we provide contact details
14 A first-class career – get inspired by one of our alumna
so you can find the most up-to-date
information. See p50 onwards. 16 Helping you find your future – explore our specialist careers support
18 Make a difference – give back to society and have a positive impact
Is Manchester the place for you? Discover more* 22 Campus life – game-changing sports facilities and the Students’ Union
Open days and virtual open weeks Meet us at a local fair 26 Access our support – experienced, tailored support teams
Join subject talks, explore campus, meet If you live abroad, meet our international 28 Get to know our campus – discover landmarks, facilities and favourites
our people and ask questions to find out team at worldwide events and fairs 32 Explore the city – the best things to see and do in Manchester
what it’s like to study here. We’ll be running throughout the year.
a range of postgraduate study sessions 36 Settle into accommodation – your guide to our halls of residence
uom.link/pgp-overseasvisits
next year. Check our website for the
latest dates. 40 Your doorway to the world – gain international employability
uom.link/pgp-masters-opendays 42 Plan your finances – secure the funding you need
In the UK
uom.link/pgp-research-opendays 44 Studies to suit you – flexible learning options to suit your lifestyle
We attend a programme of events
throughout the year.
uom.link/pgp-masters-meetus
Go online, get connected uom.link/pgp-research-meetus
Discover more about the University Our programmes
through our online channels.
www.manchester.ac.uk Please note: at the time of going to print 48 What you can study
The University of Manchester had ceased
50 Explore our programmes
/TheUniversityOfManchester on-campus events and visits as part of
our safety response to the COVID-19 79 Programme directory
/officialuom pandemic. For the latest information on
the reopening of campus, please visit our 94 Entry requirements
@OfficialUoM coronavirus information page.
96 Manchester connected
uom.link/pgp-student-made uom.link/pgp-coronavirus
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How to apply for a postgraduate
taught course
YOUR GUIDE TO
POSTGRADUATE
Use the prospectus to explore subject areas, then visit our website
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for full details.
Choose
your course uom.link/pgp-pgt
uom.link/pgp-pgcert
ostgraduate taught courses at Manchester are designed to build Each course will have certain requirements you’ll need to consider
the specialist knowledge and skills you need to enhance your before submitting your application, including:
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employability and tackle the challenges facing the world. Entry requirements
Check course The qualifications, skills and qualities you need at Manchester
Whether you’re an undergraduate, recent graduate or in full-time employment, requirements
vary depending on the course. See our website for full entry
you’ll find a range of learning options and funding opportunities to help you gain
requirements.
an advanced qualification.
uom.link/pgp-pgt-courses
Closing date
Types of postgraduate taught courses The majority of our taught courses don’t have official closing
dates for applications; we simply advise you to apply as soon as
Master’s courses possible. If a course does have a closing date for applications,
it will be posted on our website.
Duration
Qualifications Funding options
12 months full-time or 24 months If you intend to apply for funding or the postgraduate loan
• Master of Arts (MA)
part-time (our Master of Business (for UK students), check the application closing dates for the
Administration is 18 months full-time • Master of Business Administration (MBA) relevant funding bodies.
and up to five years part-time).
• Master of Education (MEd)
Complete and submit your application online. Ensure you have the
Start date • Master of Science (MSc) relevant documentation ready to upload, including your CV, certificates,
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Courses usually begin in transcripts and evidence of English language qualifications (if applicable).
• Master of Law (LLM) Apply
September, which is the start of
online* uom.link/pgp-pgt-apply
our academic year. • Master of Music (MusM)
• Master of Research (MRes) – extensive * Exceptions:
Learning structure • MA Social Work applications submitted via UCAS
research training and subject-specific
Two semesters of lectures, seminars
advanced learning will prepare you for • PGCE applications, submitted via the UCAS Teacher Training
and assessed work, followed by four
doctoral research. service (www.ucas.com/teacher-training)
to five months’ research, culminating
in an independent project. 4
Apply for Most funding bodies expect you to have a provisional offer from
funding the University before you apply for funding.
Postgraduate certificates (PGCert) and diplomas (PGDip)
Duration
Learning structure
Six months for PGCert or nine Expand on your bachelor’s degree
5 If your application is accepted, you’ll be able to join us at the start of
months for PGDip, with flexible and enhance your professional
Join us our academic year in September.
part-time options available to fit experience without submitting
courses in alongside your career. a dissertation.
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How to apply for a research programme
YOUR GUIDE TO
POSTGRADUATE
1 Read extensively around your chosen subject to hone an idea.
Identify your If you’re generating your own research proposal, rather than
research applying for a predefined project, identify potential funding sources
area
and check their guidelines.
s a postgraduate researcher, you’ll conduct independent research
under the supervision of a senior academic. Join Manchester’s
thriving research community and you’ll contribute to the body of 2 Manchester is split into three Faculties, each of which
Select compromises a range of Schools with powerful research
professional knowledge in your specialist area.
the right reputations. Find the best one for you on our website.
Programmes are unique in their learning structure, covering individual or combined School
uom.link/pgp-structure
elements such as research partnerships, taught units or specific training in research skills.
Types of postgraduate research programmes
Find an academic member of staff with relevant experience
3 and contact them to discuss your research proposal before you
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Why Manchester?
Contact a submit an application.
supervisor
Collaborative PhD An excellent research community uom.link/pgp-choose-supervisor
You’ll join the Manchester Doctoral College
Professional doctorates (various) community, which connects students,
supervisors, administrators and external
Doctor of Business Administration collaborators to funding, facilities and an
(DBA) excellent research experience. Unless you’re applying for a predefined project, writing a research
4 proposal is the most crucial part of your application. Use the guide
uom.link/pgp-mdc Write your
Doctor of Medicine (MD) on our website to help plan your approach.
proposal
uom.link/pgp-research-proposal
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Researcher development programme
Each Faculty offers an extensive researcher
MSc by Research development programme of training
opportunities to equip you with the skills,
attributes and knowledge to thrive in your Complete and submit your application online. Ensure you have
Visit our website for the full range
research and your future career. the relevant documentation ready to upload, including your
of postgraduate research 5 CV, certificates, transcripts and evidence of English language
programmes available. uom.link/pgp-research-development Apply online qualifications (if applicable).
uom.link/pgp-pgr-types
uom.link/pgp-research-apply
Our innovation company
In addition, Doctoral Training UMI3, the University-owned innovation
Partnerships and Centres For company, works with researchers,
Doctoral Training are Research entrepreneurs, businesses and investors
Securing funding can be a challenge for many research students.
Council funded opportunities for on proposals for inventions developed by
6 Search for funding as soon as possible and make sure you apply
collaborative work with industry. our academics, and creates companies
before opportunities close.
uom.link/pgp-cdt-dtp and social enterprises based on our Funding
current research. Yours could be next. uom.link/pgp-research-funding
www.umi3.com
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Top UK city Our societal and
to live in environmental impact is the
for 2019 best in the UK
Based on The Economist According to the Times Higher Education
Global Liveability Index University Impact Rankings 2020
ere at Manchester, we’re proud to do things differently. At our
University, ideas become actions – and those actions change lives.
We’re a truly international institution, welcoming thousands of people
from across the world to join our community. We enjoy a global reputation
for pioneering research and innovation, which connects us with people The most
and organisations worldwide.
More than
targeted university
Choose Manchester and you’ll experience an education and environment 11,000 by the nation’s top
that will set you on a path to become a global citizen and make your mark graduate employers
on the world.
international students
The Graduate Market in 2018, 2019, 2020,
HESA 2018/19 High Fliers Research
27th best university 5th in the UK for University of the year for
in the world research power graduate recruitment Four global centres
8th in Europe and 6th in UK Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai
Research Excellence
Framework 2014 The Times and Sunday Times and Singapore
QS World Rankings 2020 Good University Guide 2020
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1974
Jean McFarlane* is appointed as the
first Professor of Nursing in the UK by
the University and goes on to establish
the country’s first nursing degree.
1957 1993
Bernard Lovell Michael Smith, a
completes the Lovell Manchester PhD graduate,
Telescope, the world’s receives the Nobel Prize in
oin a community of global innovators and pioneers whose largest steerable radio Chemistry for his work on
telescope at the time, DNA engineering.
achievements have helped shape the modern world – a place at Jodrell Bank.
where 25 Nobel Prize winners have worked or studied.
You’ll study in an academic environment that helps brilliant thinkers
turn inspiration into reality, encouraging enterprise, experimentation
and creative thinking.
Here are just a few highlights from our history. 1979
1948 Arthur Lewis,
Freddie Williams Britain’s first black
and Tom Kilburn professor, becomes
successfully run the first black 2010
a program on winner of a Nobel Manchester alumna
‘The Baby’, the Prize in Economic Dame Sally Davis is
world’s first digital Sciences.** appointed as the UK’s
stored-program first female Chief
computer. Medical Officer.
1906 1917
Christabel Pankhurst, who Ernest Rutherford becomes the first
would become a leading person to create an artificial nuclear
figure in the suffragette reaction in a laboratory, ushering
movement, becomes the in a new era of nuclear research.
first woman to graduate
from the University in Law.
1915 1945
William Bragg, Ellen Wilkinson becomes
while still a Britain’s first female Minister
research student, of Education. Born in
becomes the Manchester, Ellen won a
youngest ever scholarship to study at the
winner of the Nobel University and entered politics
1904 Prize in Physics. after graduating. 1948 2010
Catherine Chisholm becomes Alan Turing, one of the Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov
the first woman to graduate WWII codebreakers, are awarded the Nobel Prize in
in Medicine from Manchester completes pioneering work Physics for their isolation of graphene’s
Medical School. She helped in machine intelligence at potentially world-changing properties.
set up the Manchester Manchester, paving the way
Hospital for Babies. for artificial intelligence.
uom.link/pgp-heritage
* Permission to use reproduction of material from the Royal College of Nursing
8 ** Permission courtesy of Keystone/Stringer/Getty 9
he University of Manchester
is a powerhouse of
research, with a history
of world-changing achievements.
Our ambitious pursuit of new
ideas, greater understanding
and discovery informs
everything we do. Manchester’s research beacons
are exemplars of our collaborative
ethos, bringing together
world-leading researchers to
We take full advantage of our size and
deliver innovative solutions to
breadth, bringing the best minds together
the planet’s biggest challenges.
from diverse disciplines and forging
partnerships with industry to advance Advanced materials
society and transform lives across the globe. Graphene, the game-changing
2D material, was first isolated at
Study with us and you’ll learn at the frontier Manchester. We lead research and
of knowledge, where breakthroughs happen. commercialisation through our
world-class facilities.
Cancer
Our research spans the treatment
5th in the UK for research power and detection of a range of cancers.
(Research Excellence Framework, 2014) For example, we’ve helped reduce
mortality rates of young people with
acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in
the UK and India.
Energy
83% of our research We’re helping to deliver a greener
rated world-leading or future. Our academics developed
internationally excellent the tool used by local authorities to
set zero-carbon budgets.
(Research Excellence Framework, 2014)
Global inequalities
We deliver solutions for a fairer world,
from global development to inclusive
local growth, poverty reduction to
£391m total research income social justice, living conditions to
workplace equality.
Industrial biotechnology
We’re at the forefront of a
100+ spin-out companies bio-industrial revolution, pioneering
solutions in areas from medical
diagnosis to clean energy.
uom.link/pgp-beacons
£800m contributed to the UK economy
since 2004
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Professor Duncan Shaw
Professor of Operational Research
and Critical Systems
Research at Manchester is distinctive
in its cross-disciplinary approach. Here,
you’re encouraged to connect and
collaborate across specialisms to deliver
dynamic solutions to global challenges.
I used this approach to create a
first-of-its-kind programme of recovery
guidance during the coronavirus
pandemic. Lots of countries were
ur researchers are working at the very forefront of their facing similar challenges, shortly
disciplines – respected around the world for their enterprise before or after one another –
and discoveries, and for creating positive change in the world. yet there was a gap in sharing
COVID-19 knowledge on a large scale.
Here, three members of our research community share their stories.
I established a new joint team from
the Alliance Manchester Business
Professor Danielle George Professor Vaskar Saha School and the Humanitarian and
Conflict Response Institute to deliver
Professor of Radio Frequency Professor of Paediatric Oncology The Manchester Briefing. This weekly
Engineering publication draws together international
The University of Manchester is an learnings from COVID-19 to inform
My Manchester journey began internationally recognised centre response and recovery planning for
with an undergraduate degree in for research into childhood cancers. nearly 40,000 government and
Astrophysics, followed by a master’s Over the last two decades, our work authority members worldwide.
in Radio Astronomy, then a PhD. has helped to significantly improve
survival rates among children in the UK We’re the only organisation leading on
One of the benefits of studying at diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic this kind of global information sharing.
Manchester was access to University leukaemia (ALL) – the most common It was made possible by Manchester’s
institutions, like Jodrell Bank childhood cancer. unique way of doing things differently.
Observatory, where I was able to
work alongside my education. In many other parts of the world, the
Manchester set me up for a world of outcomes for children with cancer
amazing experiences, from joining fall behind those of the west. We
the University’s teaching staff and partnered with the Tata Medical Center
delivering the Royal Institution in Kolkata, India, to help standardise
Christmas Lectures to working with treatment approaches for children with
NASA and ESA on instrumentation ALL through a national hub of cancer
for exploring the big bang. centres. Since work began in 2014, there
has been an improvement in outcomes.
In my current role as the University’s
Associate Vice-President for We are now expanding our research to
Teaching, Learning and Students, deliver better treatments and gentler
I’m passionate about sharing my cures. Universities are places of learning
love of research and inspiring the – and what is the purpose of learning if
next generation of academics. not to share it?
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A global
alumni network
At Manchester we have the
largest alumni community of any
UK campus-based university.
Study here and you’ll enjoy unique
access to our global network of
500,000 professionals and academics.
Alumni regularly share their
expertise and experience with
Julia Hunter students, attending professional
networking events and joining career
Vice-President of Virgin Galactic
niversity alumna Julia Hunter, panels on campus. You also have
access to The Manchester Network, an
Vice-President of Virgin Galactic, is working I was attracted to Manchester for its
exclusive online community, connecting
to make space travel a possibility. Here, she world-class physics centre, but soon
students with alumni who can provide
shares how postgraduate study at Manchester found there was more on offer than
practical advice through mentoring and
opened up a universe of opportunity. academia alone. The city, the music
work experience opportunities.
and the beautiful John Rylands Library
made me fall in love.
After my undergraduate degree,
Former students
I wanted to broaden my horizons.
Manchester’s appreciation of Professor Brian Cox OBE
multidisciplinary research allowed me PhD Physics 1998
to take on an excellent master’s project
Physicist and science communicator
where I could connect my existing skills
in astrophysics to the field of earth
science, which was totally new to me. Vincent Kompany
Global MBA 2017
My favourite memories of
Manchester include the friends Footballer and entrepreneur
I made – many of whom I’m still in
contact with today – and starting Dr Mark Kermode
the institution’s first branch of SEDS
PhD English 1991
(Students for the Exploration and
Development of Space).The University Film critic and broadcaster
also supported my attendance at
many external conferences, which
helped me to build important
Dr Amani Abou-Zeid
networks that I still use today. PhD Development Administration
and Management 2001
My advice for anyone contemplating African Union Commissioner for
their next career move is: if you have Infrastructure, Energy, ICT and Tourism
a big dream, go for it. Be open and
accepting to constant inquiry and
learning. Get a broad perspective from
many disciplines. Push your boundaries
Image courtesy of Virgin Galactic and take every opportunity you can.
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e have award-winning tools
and services to launch your
career beyond Manchester – from Most targeted
exceptional alumni networks and university
a dedicated careers service to in the UK for top
volunteering opportunities. graduate employers
The Graduate Market in 2020,
High Fliers Research
Support and resources At Manchester you’ll have the
chance to:
Postgraduate career workshops
Learn about the range of careers available Meet employers
after graduation and how to find one Our close contacts and research
that matches your skills and experience. collaborations with companies
and international employers mean
Professional careers consultants we have strong relationships with
Tailored, one-to-one support via a wide variety of organisations.
face-to-face and video appointments, More than 600 recruiters engage
phone and email. with students each year through
on-campus and online events.
Career networks
We have one of the largest alumni Make connections
networks in the UK with thousands Connect with inspirational alumni,
of professionals ready to answer your academics, employers – and fellow
career questions. postgraduates – from all over the
world. Whether it’s networking
Online career resources with NGOs or meeting hundreds
tailored for postgraduates of other researchers at our annual
We offer career planning advice and a PhD careers event, you’ll be
dedicated website for taught master’s encouraged to stretch yourself
students on academic careers. and fulfil your potential.
uom.link/pgp-careers
Become part of our community
Get involved in volunteering
initiatives or communicate your
International passion for your research via our
careers counselling public engagement programmes.
Get dedicated support with Shape your own future
achieving your goals whether Access support and training to
these are overseas or in the UK, where help you gain the skills, knowledge
post-study work options include the and attributes that will stay with
Graduate Route and Start-up visas. you for the rest of your life.
16 17Change the world
elp tackle the Discover what you can contribute to
greatest challenges communities across the globe.
facing society and the
environment. Work with impact
Learn about, and contribute to, work
that is changing lives for the better.
Take part in public and policy
Social responsibility engagement, developing your own
at Manchester ideas while benefiting others.
If you want to make a difference in the
world, then Manchester is the place Share your knowledge
for you. As one of the world’s leading Engage with the public through events,
research and teaching institutions, talks, festivals and open days.
we have the resources to create fairer, uom.link/pgp-research-
more sustainable ways to live. socialresponsibility
We are the only British university to
have social responsibility as one of our Volunteer locally and globally
core goals and we’re aligning all of our Make a valuable difference to communities
activities to deliver positive impact and the environment through hundreds of
locally, nationally and internationally. volunteering opportunities, learning new
skills and making community contacts.
uom.link/pgp-volunteers
Award-winning impact
We’re the top university in the UK
Lead by example
for social and environmental impact et up a social enterprise with expert
S
in the 2020 Times Higher Education support from our intellectual property
University Impact Rankings. organisation UMI3, Alliance Manchester
Business School and our Venture
The rankings reflect our work in Further competition.
support of the United Nations’ www.umi3.com
Sustainable Development Goals,
which are a call to action for all
countries to tackle the most Improve the local environment
pressing global questions. ake part in our environmental
T
sustainability initiatives.
uom.link/pgp-sustainability
Inspire other students
Become a student mentor, help teach
undergraduate students, or meet and
advise local disadvantaged schoolchildren
hoping for a brighter future.
uom.link/pgp-socialresponsibility
18 19Sustainable development
in action It’s my motivation to
We want to inspire our students to take
make sure our children
on grand challenges. That’s why we live a better life.
give you opportunities to contribute to
global development targets.
For example, our Equity and Merit
Programme supports excellent
young professionals from Rwanda,
Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania to
undertake master’s degrees and gain
the skills to contribute to sustainable
development in their home countries.
Improving social housing in Rwanda
Emmanuel Ahabwe, Senior Engineer, Ministry of Infrastructure
(Rwanda) and Equity and Merit Programme alumnus
One of the main social Since graduating, I have returned
housing challenges in Rwanda to Rwanda and secured a job at the
is that people live in high-risk Ministry of Infrastructure where
zones where they’re prone I am helping to establish a social
to disasters. housing programme, relocating
people from high-risk zones to
I came to Manchester to acquire sustainable housing projects.
and improve my construction
management skills so that I could People now have better housing,
improve housing quality. I also schools, health facilities, access
developed budget planning and to water and electricity. It’s my
time management skills. motivation to make sure our
children live a better life.
20 21s a postgraduate at Manchester, you’ll have access to our central
campus and its range of facilities. Located ten minutes from
the centre of Manchester, our campus balances the bustle of the
city with a strong community feel. Whatever interests you, we have
a whole host of opportunities to get involved with.
Our Students’ Union
The University of Manchester Student’s
Union (SU) is the hub of student life.
It’s a place to relax and socialise, volunteer
and campaign, eat and drink, and make
connections and friendships for life.
Get involved
400+ student societies
Get involved with everything
from politics to performance,
flight simulation to scuba diving,
Quidditch to K-pop.
Job opportunities
More than 300 students work at
the SU.
Social enterprise
Our SU supports any student-led
project that tackles barriers to
university access and participation.
Student media
The UK’s biggest student newspaper,
a radio station and a TV channel.
Take time out
Eat, drink and shop
Our SU has a lively space to meet with a
bar, food and store – all under one roof. Make a difference
Manchester Academy Charitable fundraising
Our acclaimed venues bring you a Manchester RAG (Raise and Give)
varied music and club calendar. is one of the country’s largest
fundraising groups.
Pop-up events
The SU is a hub for events, Community volunteering
including food and drink festivals Help our neighbours via Student Action
and fashion shows. and join local and national campaigns.
22 23Be active Committed sportspeople Harmonious health-seekers
43 clubs across 39 sports Wellbeing activities
Investing in your body and mind is Weekly training with great coaches and From mindfulness to yoga.
particularly important during the mental matches in the British Universities and
challenges of postgraduate study. College Sports (BUCS) leagues. Sporticipate
Clear your head, meet new people and 60+ hours of free weekly activities on
gain a healthy work-life balance. Sports scholarships campus and in halls, covering everything
Support for elite athletes at junior from aerobics to Zumba.
international level.
Park runs
uom.link/pgp-elitesport Head out with 200 runners every
Saturday morning.
#PurpleWave
Join more than a thousand students,
Casual players staff and alumni in the annual Great
260+ teams in campus leagues Manchester Run.
Weekly competitions across six sports
Group campus walks World-class facilities
(including the country’s largest soccer
Keep active while getting to know
league at Wythenshawe Sports Ground). Make the most of some of the UK’s biggest
our campus.
and best swimming facilities, floodlit
SU sport football pitches, fully equipped fitness
60+ sports societies in our SU. uom.link/pgp-sport
suites, indoor halls and outdoor courts,
wellbeing studios, and much more.
uom.link/pgp-sport-facilities
Join our sport volunteer scheme
Gain valuable experience, coaching
qualifications and new friends.
uom.link/pgp-sport-volunteering
24 25Personal safety Religious support
We have security services, systems and If you want to find out about local faith
practical safety advice to help keep you and organisations, explore issues of faith, or
your property safe. You’ll benefit from: discuss a problem with a member of your
faith, you will find a diverse community of
CCTV and 24/7 security services across contacts available, including:
campus and University accommodation;
A Chaplaincy Centre on campus for
practical safety advice and support students of all faith or none;
from University staff and Greater
Manchester Police. Muslim prayer facilities and multi-faith
quiet areas on campus;
uom.link/pgp-securityservices
Jewish, Christian, Catholic, Muslim, Sikh
and Hindu chaplains, plus faith advisers
from many other faith communities;
Immigration and visa advice
student societies for most major
Our Student Immigration Team provides religions at our Students’ Union.
information and advice for prospective and
current Manchester students.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
e want you to enjoy Manchester postgraduate life to the full. uom.link/pgp-student-support
That’s why we offer you experienced, specialist support You should enjoy a positive learning
visa@manchester.ac.uk environment that is free from any
services to boost your academic and personal development.
discrimination, bullying, harassment or
victimisation, where you’ll be treated with
respect and dignity irrespective of your
age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity,
If you’re worried about any issues Disability support Childcare marital status, nationality, religion
relating to your studies, money,
If you have additional needs arising from Studying while caring for children can be or sexual orientation.
health or wellbeing, you can get in
a medical condition, physical or sensory a challenge. It’s good to know that you’ve
touch with:
disability, specific learning disability such got local support. Find out about our support, and how you
as dyslexia, or mental health difficulty that can get involved in equality, diversity and
support staff in your academic
affects your studies, we can support you. We have two nurseries for children aged inclusion at Manchester:
School;
between six months and five years – get
You can register with our Disability Advisory in touch early to join a waiting list. uom.link/pgp-equalityanddiversity
ResLife teams who live in halls –
and Support Service as soon as you receive
your first port of call in University-
an offer, meaning we can support you in the Get involved with our Student Parents
managed accommodation;
lead-up to joining us and ensure everything and Carers networks run by the
you need is in place when you arrive. Students’ Union, who can also offer We belong
Students’ Union independent
advice and support.
professional advisers; Watch a short film celebrating equality,
Get in touch with our Disability Advisory
diversity and inclusion at Manchester:
and Support Service:
trained University counsellors;
uom.link/pgp-we-belong-film
uom.link/pgp-dass
Nightline – an anonymous
telephone helpline run by students.
uom.link/pgp-student-support
26 27ur campus is not just a place of life-changing study and
revolutionary academic discoveries. It’s one of inspirational
spaces, hidden gems and world-famous culture. What’s more,
we’re continuing to invest in our facilities so that you have an
optimum, sustainable, world-class learning environment.
Here’s a quick tour of some of the highlights.
lan Gilbert Learning Commons
A
This cutting-edge learning environment
is open 24 hours a day during term time.
It houses study spaces for independent
and group work, breakout spaces and
multimedia facilities.
hitworth Hall
W
The most iconic of our historic Victorian
buildings is at the heart of campus.
You’ll use it as a landmark when you first
arrive – and to mark your achievements
when you graduate.
28 29 he University of Manchester Library
T odrell Bank Observatory
J
One of only five National Research Take a trip away to the heart of the Cheshire
Libraries in the country. It holds more than countryside to explore the wonders of
4 million printed books and manuscripts, the universe at this University asset and
and 750,000 electronic items. UNESCO World Heritage site.
Manchester Museum
Explore ancient worlds and an
ever-changing array of exhibitions at
our own museum on campus.
The Whitworth
View world-famous art in our
award-winning gallery, set among the
trees of neighbouring Whitworth Park.
National Graphene Institute University Green
Our world-leading facility for graphene A vibrant area at the heart of campus,
research features state-of-the-art flanked by restaurants and shops. This
classrooms, laboratories and a sustainable green space is a favourite spot for relaxing,
rooftop garden. reading and even enjoying a summer picnic.
Manchester Engineering Campus tudents’ Union and
S
Development (MECD) Manchester Academy
You’ll have access to sophisticated A place to socialise, relax and get involved
facilities in MECD, the single largest in student life. Right next door to the
home for engineering and materials main union building is the award-winning
science at any UK university Manchester Academy, bringing you the
(opening September 2022). best live music and comedy.
30 31Entertainment and culture
iscover Manchester, With countless venues supporting new and
the creative, cosmopolitan independent artists, as well as arenas and
city that has led global theatres welcoming the biggest names,
revolutions in industry, Manchester is the ultimate destination
politics, sport, technology for culture vultures, with highlights including
and music. Welcoming and the biennial Manchester International Festival.
vibrant, it’s been named the
Our top five
UK’s best city to live in for five
consecutive years.* The Ritz
A converted ballroom hosting gigs
Here are just a few reasons why. and club nights
HOME
* Global Liveability Report 2015, 2016, 2017, Art, cinema, theatre and three floors
2018 and 2019 – The Economist Intelligence Unit
of food and drink
Royal Exchange Theatre
A theatre in the round housed in one of
the most beautiful buildings in the city
Great Northern
A hive of cinema, boutique
One of the ten bowling, restaurants, bars and
friendliest cities entertainment venues
in the world The Bridgewater Hall
An international concert venue,
Rough Guides 2019 home to the Hallé Orchestra
32 33Food and drink Neighbourhoods
Regardless of your budget, taste or Whether you want laid-back or bustling,
appetite, you’ll find plenty to satisfy you Manchester is packed with popular
within Manchester’s culinary scene. From neighbourhoods that are every bit as
independent food festivals and markets to vibrant as the centre. Get away from
a Michelin star-rated restaurant – there’s campus and explore the fringes of the city
always something new around the corner. for an authentic taste of Manchester life.
Our top five Our top five
Mackie Mayor Northern Quarter
An array of independent traders in A unique corner of the city full of
a Grade II-listed hall independent shops, cafes and bars
Bundobust Chinatown
Veggie-friendly Indian street food Choices for all budgets in the UK’s
second largest Chinatown
Levenshulme Market
Countless food options at this Didsbury
weekly gathering A village feel and indie cafes, just south
of the city
Rudy’s Pizza
Authentic Neapolitan pizza in the city Chorlton
Bohemian mix of delis, bars, music,
Grub
and more
A street-food paradise near
Victoria Station Altrincham
A leafy suburb a short tram ride away
with an award-winning market
Sport Nature
Manchester’s sporting history is the envy of Even though you’re in the heart of the city,
the world – and its present isn’t bad either. it’s easy to get back to nature in Manchester,
From two of the world’s most famous with a range of parks large and small on your
football clubs to the UK’s longest indoor ski doorstep. You’re also just a short train journey
slope, you’ll find plenty of ways to indulge away from glorious national parks.
your sporting passion.
Our top five
Our top five
Fletcher Moss
Lancashire County Cricket Club Botanical gardens in nearby Didsbury
County and international matches
Heaton Park
National Cycling Centre Great green spaces just north of the
Sprint, mountain and BMX cycling city centre
Manchester Aquatics Centre Dunham Massey
An Olympic-size pool on campus A National Trust site, home to an
ancient deer park
Chill Factore
Indoor skiing and snowboarding Alderley Edge
A dramatic sandstone ridge with views
The Armitage
over Cheshire
The University’s sport centre
Peak District
Take a train out to discover this
National Park
34 35Costs
e offer a range of Your hall of residence fee includes all utility
bills, insurance and internet (either Wi-Fi or
accommodation options
wired ethernet point), and you’ll find options
to suit you. Choose from to suit all budgets.
University-run halls of
residence close to campus, or Single self-catering room
get specialist advice if you’re with shared facilities
interested in private letting. – from £110 p/w
Single self-catering room
with en-suite facilities
University – from £150 p/w
accommodation
Single room with shared facilities
Our halls of residence are self-contained in a catered hall
communities where you can make friends and – from £150 p/w
feel at home. Some have their own common
rooms, study areas and bars, and all offer Costs are based on 2020/21 prices and are
social activities for you to enjoy. Whether subject to change; they may also vary depending
you choose a modern or a more traditional on facilities. Accommodation contract lengths
may vary depending on your residence.
hall, you’ll benefit from excellent security
and onsite support from the ResLife team.
Our ResLife advisers are on hand in every
hall; providing the help you need to settle
into your new community, and they will Accommodation
continue to look out for your wellbeing guarantee for
throughout your time living with us. international students
As well as being on call for any issues or If you’re based outside the EU,
incidents, your ResLife advisors hold regular we can guarantee you a place in a hall
meetings, so you’ll find advice right on your of residence for the full duration of your
doorstep whenever you need it. programme, provided you:
Accommodation types are coming to university alone;
Hall options include: rmly accept a place to study here
fi
postgraduate-only accommodation; by 31 August of your year of entry;
catered or self-catered halls; apply for accommodation by
31 August;
en-suite or shared bathrooms;
re-apply for accommodation in the
single or mixed gender accommodation
subsequent years by the deadline
(subject to availability);
and for the full academic year.
a limited supply of couples’
accommodation; If you don’t meet the conditions of our
specially adapted rooms for students guarantee, you may still apply for University
with disabilities.* accommodation, but we may not be
able to offer you a room immediately.
* Please contact our Accommodation Office
before you arrive to discuss your needs.
36 37Private accommodation Where you’ll be based MANCHESTER Key
VICTORIA
Manchester Student Homes provides University accommodation is set across Train station
information and advice on privately rented three main areas, all within easy reach of
Tram stop
student accommodation in Manchester. the campus, the city and amenities. Each
area offers something different, but all are Accommodation
+44 (0)161 275 7680 great places in which to live and study.
Grocer’s
MANCHESTER
manchesterstudenthomes@ CITY Supermarket
manchester.ac.uk City (six halls) CENTRE
MANCHESTER
www.manchesterstudenthomes.com Our city accommodation is located PICCADILLY
close to the city centre and at the heart
of our teaching campus.
Living at home Average journey to campus:
DEANSGATE
If you decide to live at home while you study MANCHESTER
10 minutes on foot OXFORD ROAD
at Manchester, you’ll still have plenty of
opportunities to get involved in student life. 5 minutes by bus
Our Students’ Union services for students UNIVERSITY
living off-campus include: 7 minutes by bike CAMPUS
Living at Home Society; UNIVERSITY PLACE
Victoria Park (six halls)
STUDENTS’ UNION
transport buddy system;
Leafy and tranquil, Victoria Park is just
ACADEMY
a brisk walk or short bike ride away
day trips and networking events; CITY
from campus.
Mature Students’ Society. Average journey to campus:
www.manchesterstudentsunion.com/ 18 minutes on foot
livingathome
6 minutes by bus
VICTORIA
5 minutes by bike PARK
Find out more Fallowfield (seven halls)
Contact our Accommodation Office: A vibrant, mixed residential suburb,
Fallowfield offers plenty of amenities. It’s You can travel FALLOWFIELD
+44 (0)161 275 2888 also within easy reach of the city centre. around campus by:
accommodation@manchester.ac.uk Average journey to campus: Foot
All buildings are walking
For the latest information on our 30 minutes on foot distance from one another
accommodation offering, including
costs and new developments, please 15 minutes by bus Bus
visit the Accommodation Office website. Take the free 147 service
8 minutes by bike
uom.link/pgp-accommodation Bike
Cycle lanes run along
uom.link/pgp-maps Oxford Road
38 39anchester is a truly global university and city. You’ll meet
students and staff from near and far, discovering new
cultures and perspectives. You’ll leave with broader horizons,
international employability and connections across the globe.
Support for
international students
Connect with alumni in organisations
If you’re coming to Manchester from
and countries across the world
overseas, your international adventure
starts here. You’ll find extra dedicated
support to help you feel at home, including:
pre-departure webinars and face-to-face Live in a multicultural city
briefings in many countries; ranked among the world’s best
for international students**
advice on immigration and visas;
a guaranteed place in University
accommodation throughout your study;*
Learn a new language – or improve
a comprehensive orientation and an existing one – on our University
welcome programme; Language Centre programmes
(These may be studied for academic
a free shuttle service for new students credit or on a non-credit basis)
arriving at Manchester Airport and
opting for University accommodation;
80 Students’ Union societies
dedicated to people and interests International
from diverse nations; numbers
The International Society, a social and Our 40,000 students
cultural body extending a welcome to come from 160 countries
international students with trips, 500,000+ alumni in more than
classes and events; 190 countries
specialised careers support, Ranked 27th in the world
including international careers fairs (QS Rankings 2020)
and work experience;
200 languages spoken in one of the
English language support. UK’s most multicultural cities
uom.link/pgp-international
* Subject to meeting certain criteria
www.facebook.com/UoMInternational ** Ranked 29th in the QS Best Student Cities 2019
40 41 stgraduate programmes at Manchester charge a tuition fee
o
to cover the cost of study and membership of University
libraries and the Students’ Union. There are a range of funding
opportunities and resources available to help you secure the
financial support you need to continue your education.
Choose your journey and we’ll guide you through the rest.
Postgraduate taught study Postgraduate research
Course fees Fees
Check the course profiles online to find out the latest fees. Check the programme profiles online to find out the latest fees.
uom.link/pgp-masters uom.link/pgp-pgr-fees
Funding Funding
Postgraduate loan scheme Equity and Merit Scholarships Research Councils President’s Doctoral Scholarship Award
Postgraduate loans of up to £11,222 These scholarships help students from Every year the seven government- Each year we offer up to 100 elite
are available for eligible UK/EU developing countries. Your full tuition fee funded UK Research Councils invest studentships across our Faculties to
students starting master’s courses in is waived and your living costs and flights approximately £3 billion in research. individuals who demonstrate academic
the 2020/21 academic year, with the to the UK are covered. Awards are also Discover what funding is available in excellence and leadership potential.
amount to increase slightly for 2021/22. available for study by online learning. your subject area on our website.
uom.link/pgp-presidents-award
Visit our website for details on criteria
uom.link/pgp-equity-merit uom.link/pgp-pgr-funding
and applications.
Postgraduate Doctoral Loans
uom.link/pgp-postgraduateloans Studentships Postgraduate Doctoral Loans of
Other funding sources
We offer various studentships based on up to £25,000 are available for
If you contact course administrators,
academic excellence. Before applying, read all types of doctoral study (eg PhDs
Manchester Master’s Bursary they can share how previous students
the eligibility criteria thoroughly and note and equivalent doctoral programmes
We provide 75 bursaries every year financed their studies.
the closing deadline. Studentships are also such as DBA of EdD). For details of
if you meet certain criteria.
advertised on School and Faculty websites. eligibility, visit:
You can also contact the Ministry of
uom.link/pgp-mastersbursary
Education and the British Council in your uom.link/pgp-studentships www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan
home country for advice.
For an overview of voluntary sector Doctoral Training Partnerships and Centres for Doctoral Training
funding, email the Manchester Doctoral
Centre (subject title ‘Alternative Guide If you’re interested in undertaking a pre-defined research project, then a doctoral training
to PG Funding’) and we’ll send the programme might be for you.
relevant documentation to you. These are fully funded opportunities, predominantly funded by the Research Councils,
and offer a unique opportunity to be part of a team conducting research that will tackle
mdc@manchester.ac.uk real-world issues.
For a list and more details, visit: uom.link/pgp-cdt-dtp
42 43e offer a range of flexible learning options and tailored support
to help you fit a postgraduate programme into your life.
Choose part-time or Online and blended learning
full-time study at Manchester
Having extra work, family or financial We offer elements of many programmes
commitments doesn’t mean you have to online. Furthermore, some of our
give up on your goals. We offer most of postgraduate taught courses and a few of
our postgraduate research programmes our postgraduate research programmes
on a full-time and part-time basis, and it are available to study entirely as online or
may also be possible to study some of our blended programmes – ideal if you prefer
postgraduate taught courses part-time. to learn at times and locations more
convenient for your circumstances.
Available part-time courses are marked in
the directory (p80 onwards) as ‘PT’. We have invested heavily in online and
interactive technologies so you can
connect with staff and fellow students and
International applicants from enjoy the same support you would get
non-EU countries on campus.
Please note that terms of entry into the
UK normally prevent you from studying We also have international centres in Dubai,
a postgraduate taught or research Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore,
programme on a part-time basis. enabling us to build strong transnational
partnerships and deliver an education
designed for today’s executives.
Available online and blended courses
are marked in the programme
listings (p50 onwards) with this icon:
They are also listed in the directory
(p80 onwards) and marked to show
whether full-time (FT) and/or
part-time (PT) options are available.
uom.link/pgp-obl
44 45 hether you’re a recent
graduate eager to
pursue your research passions
or boost your career prospects,
This icon means
or you’re a professional looking online courses
for a formal qualification, you’ll are available
be able to find a programme at
Manchester to suit your needs.
Types of postgraduate taught courses How to find a programme For the most up-to-date
programme information
Course type Study area / type of qualification Programme listings
Browse the following pages to This prospectus was printed in June 2020
MA Master of Arts explore all our postgraduate degree in advance of the programme starting
programmes, grouped together dates. For this reason, information may be
MBA Master of Business Administration under broad subject areas. amended prior to applying for a place on
MEd Master of Education the programme of study.
Programme directory
MSc Master of Science Use the table beginning on p80 to find There are several reasons why changes
LLM Master of Law individual programme listings. to the programme information and/or
published term dates may need to be
MusM Master of Music Entry requirements made, including:
The skills and qualifications you need
MRes Master of Research
will be different for each programme. the need to make reasonable changes
PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education Check entry requirements on p94. to the content and teaching offered
in relation to any programme for
PGCert Postgraduate Certificate (usually six months) Check our website operational and/or academic reasons;
PGDip Postgraduate Diploma (usually nine months) The most up-to-date information is
available online. the withdrawal of programmes due to
insufficient cohort numbers;
uom.link/pgp-taught-courses
Types of postgraduate research programmes a programme not receiving the
uom.link/pgp-research-courses relevant accreditation required; and/or
Programme type Research area / type interruption or loss of key services due
to circumstances beyond our control.
PhD Doctor of Philosophy
Further information describing the
Various Professional doctoral programmes teaching, examination, assessment and
DBA Doctor of Business Administration other educational services offered by
The University of Manchester is available
MD Doctor of Medicine on our website.
MPhil Master of Philosophy
uom.link/pgp-postgraduate
MSc by Research One-year stand-alone research programme
48 49ALLIANCE
AEROSPACE MANCHESTER
ENGINEERING BUSINESS SCHOOL ARCHAEOLOGY ARCHITECTURE
uom.link/pgp-aerospace-engineering uom.link/pgp-ambs uom.link/pgp-archaeology uom.link/pgp-architecture
TAUGHT COURSES TAUGHT COURSES RESEARCH PROGRAMMES TAUGHT COURSES
Aerospace Engineering MSc 20 taught courses covering business, management, Archaeology PhD Architecture and Urbanism MA
finance, enterprise, marketing and more. Master of Architecture (MArch)
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Aerospace Engineering MPhil/PhD
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES OVERVIEW RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Five research programmes including Accounting Architecture PhD
For a complete list of programmes and contact Study archaeology at an internationally recognised
and Finance, and Business and Management.
details please see the directory at the back. centre that is known for its diverse range of
For a complete list of programmes and contact expertise, from its survey and excavation
details please see the directory at the back. fieldwork methods through to oral history,
OVERVIEW
ethnography and ethno archaeology.
Boost your employability with professionally
OVERVIEW What you can expect: recognised courses at one of the largest and
OVERVIEW
Choose an exciting, hands-on engineering
Experience a world-class, industry-focused • Academic staff who conduct world-leading highest-ranking architecture schools in the UK.
programme in the world’s first industrial city. research on archaeological projects spanning
education at Alliance Manchester Business What you can expect:
What you can expect: the globe, from Rapa Nui to prehistoric Britain
School (AMBS), where original thinking is at the
• Study in a city centre that is regarded as an
• Fully accredited MSc course heart of everything we do. • A focus on collaborative research and international exemplar of regeneration,
interdisciplinary learning, with strong much of which has been designed with the
What you can expect:
• Qualifications required for Chartered links with science, social science and involvement of Manchester graduates
Engineer status • Academic excellence humanities disciplines
• Engage directly with leading-edge
• International partnerships and strong • Real-world business and management practice • Opportunities for collaboration with national design practice
industrial links heritage bodies such as English Heritage and
• Global community of 300 specialist academic Historic Scotland • Enjoy unique access to facilities and resources
and research staff from both The University of Manchester and
• Work alongside experienced archaeologists at Manchester Metropolitan University
iconic excavation sites around the world
WHY MANCHESTER? WHY MANCHESTER? • The Architects Registration Board (ARB)
and Royal Institute of British Architects
• We are world-leading in research areas • One of the UK’s first business schools (RIBA) recognise MArch Architecture as
from computational fluid dynamics to how WHY MANCHESTER?
(established in 1965) and one of the largest a Part 2 qualification
engineering impacts public policy
campus-based business and management • Access to the archives and curatorial
• 100% of our impact case studies are graded schools in the UK expertise of Manchester Museum, home
as ‘internationally excellent’ (3*) or to one of the most significant Egyptology
‘world-leading’ (4*) (REF 2014)
• The 2020 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking collections in Europe
WHY MANCHESTER?
places our MBA 11th in Europe and 5th in the
• Manchester School of Architecture is
• We have more than 200 years’ expertise in UK. According to this survey, our full-time • Benefit from The Manchester Centre for ranked in the world’s top ten universities
teaching engineering MBA graduates achieve an average salary Archaeology and Egyptology, our lively, for Architecture and second in the UK
increase of 103% within three years interdisciplinary hub that brings together
• We have strong industrial links with Airbus, archaeology scholars and PhD students
(QS World University Rankings 2020)
Rolls-Royce, EADS, Dstl, MBDA and ESTEC/ • Dedicated Alliance MBS Postgraduate • Strong links with leading architectural practices,
ESA, and international partnerships Careers Service • 90% of our research was judged as having who attend end of year shows
including CARDC ‘very considerable impact’ (3*) in the most
• Triple accredited by AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS recent UK-wide research review (REF 2014) • Industry standard computer-aided design
• Rated second in the UK for research power software, and new state of the art studios,
(REF 2014) workshop and model-making spaces
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