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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Arts and Cultural Management

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Arts and Cultural Management at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. 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. This pioneering programme is ideal if you work in the arts and cultural management sector and want to undertake advanced research that builds on your professional knowledge and is based in or led by your practice. The structure of the programme will enable you to develop your career while simultaneously undertaking a research project leading to a doctoral qualification. This PhD is one of a suite of professional practice-focused doctorates overseen by our Institute for Cultural Practices and the department of Drama. 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 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Cultural Studies
Advanced Theories of Arts Management
Professional Practice and Reflective Inquiry
Cultural Policy and Institutional Analysis
Research Design and Methodology
Contemporary Issues in Arts Administration
Critical Analysis of Cultural Practices
Doctoral Research Project and Supervision
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 (36 months)£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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-06 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

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