Postgraduate

 

Research

Research student

A postgraduate research degree allows you to undertake in-depth study in a specific area.

Browse our research subject areas

Postgraduate research qualifications include:

  • Doctor of: Philosophy (PhD), Engineering (EngD), Enterprise (EntD), Business Administration (DBA) 
  • Master of:  Philosophy (MPhil), Research (MRes), Science (MSc, directed research), Enterprise (MEnt), Dental Science (MDSC)

Taught

Taught student

On a postgraduate taught course you study set modules. Progress is assessed through a combination of essays, projects or exams.

Search A-Z of taught courses.

Postgraduate taught qualifications include:

  • Master of: Science (MSc), Arts (MA), Education (MEd), Research (MRes), Music (MusM), Public Health (MPH)
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
 
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Postgraduate courses at Manchester

All you need to know to complete your postgraduate application.

 
Drama students

Student life in Manchester

Discover what life is like for all our postgraduate students, plus information for mature students and students with disabilities. Check out the accommodation on offer.

 
Optometry

Manchester Doctoral College

Research programmes in our Doctoral Training Centres offer a truly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.

 
Textiles

Money matters

Essential information about the cost of a course and more importantly, the funding available to support you.