PhD Creative and Cultural Industries / Entry requirements

• a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above, or its overseas equivalent; and
• a Master’s degree in a relevant subject, with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55%, or the overseas equivalent.

Strong relevant professional experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency:

• IELTS test minimum score 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing.
• TOEFL (internet based) test minimum score 100 overall, 25 in all sections.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) UKVI/SELT or PTE Academic minimum score 76 overall, 76 in writing.
• To demonstrate that you have taken an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a majority English speaking nation within the last 5 years.
• Other tests may be considered .
  

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country .

The University requires you to reside within a commutable distance from Manchester during your time as a registered student, unless you are on approved fieldwork/a formal placement or are on a period of Submission pending. This is to ensure that you are able to meet attendance expectations and participate in wider research activities within your discipline area, School and/or Research Group. Should you be unable to do this at any point during your programme, a formal case must be made to the Doctoral Academy, together with the full support of your supervisor(s). The University reserves the right to reject such a request where it is considered that your residency could have a detrimental impact on the progression and engagement of your studies.