How to apply
Research applicants should always contact the School to discuss their chosen area of research before making your application, either by contacting a relevant member of academic staff or the Postgraduate Programmes Assistant, Tania Bond (tania.bond@manchester.ac.uk). A full list of academic staff, including information about their research interests and contact details, is available at http://www.ceas.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/staff/
A list of available projects is available at http://www.findaphd.com/search/viewall.asp?inst=MANU-Chee
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for external funding and/or visas etc.
If you do not have all the supporting documents required, please do not delay submitting your application, please submit the application and any supporting documents you have and send any outstanding documents by email or post as soon as they become available.
Before you apply
- Make sure you have all your supporting documents scanned and ready to upload. Documents required usually include:
- Evidence of qualifications (certificates or transcripts) to show that you meet, or expect to meet the entry requirements;
- Evidence of English language ability, if English is not your first language;
- Two references - download our referee report form as a pdf;
- A research proposal - always check the department website for instructions and guidance, as requirements vary.
- Please name each item of supporting documentation so that it can be easily identified, eg.
Undergraduate_transcripts
Reference_one
IELTS_certificate - Please ensure the name on the application exactly matches the name on your passport.
- In general, there are no deadlines for our postgraduate research programmes, however there are specified deadlines for most funded projects.
You will need a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat (downloadable from Adobe) to view PDF files. PDF files open in a new window.
Apply online
Click the link below to create your application - you will find instructions and help throughout the form. You can save and return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting, but your application will expire after 28 days of inactivity. We will email you to remind you before this happens.
If you require any assistance throughout the application process, please contact tania.bond@manchester.ac.uk.
What will happen to my application?
Once your application has been assessed by the School you should expect to receive a response after a minimum of three weeks (although in some cases it will be sooner).
We will be able to handle your application much more quickly if you ensure that you have included all the supporting documents and up to date contact details.
You are always welcome to contact the School research team (email: pgr-ceas@manchester.ac.uk or telephone: +44(0) 161 306 4360) directly to discuss any questions you may have about your application.
Is there a deadline?
There is no deadline for applications, although early applications may stand a greater chance of success. Students can start in January, April, July or September and you may apply up to a year before your intended start date.