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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Art and Social Practice

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Art and Social Practice at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Art and Social Practice is a broad term. It is inclusive of any form of arts practice seeking to engage or intervene in social, educational and community contexts. Our pioneering PhD Art and Social Practice is designed for people who want to undertake advanced research which builds on their professional knowledge and practice. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Critical Frameworks in Art and Social Practice
Research Methods for Creative Practitioners
Professional Practice and Reflexivity
Arts
Health and Community Engagement
Advanced Contextual Studies
Doctoral Research Project
Knowledge Production and Public Impact
Practitioner-Led Research Methodologies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£33,750

Home Student Fee

£2,619

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,000£29,500
3 years£15,500£21,000£26,500
5 years£24,500£29,000£35,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
4%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Art and Social Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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