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University of Manchester · Postgraduate
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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy
Arts Management and Cultural Policy
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Manchester, the PhD Arts Management and Cultural Policy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in combined and general studies. 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. Our PhD Arts Management and Cultural Policy programme links together these interdisciplinary fields to support research into the organisation of the arts, creative and cultural practices and their relationship to broader society, power relations and governance. The programme is one of a suite of PhD programmes within the Institute for Cultural Practices (ICP). They were launched with the aim of providing an axis for engagement, collaboration and partnership between arts and cultural management professionals, sector organisations and higher education through its teaching and research program... 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 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Research Methods in Cultural Studies
Critical Theories of Arts Management and Governance
Cultural Policy and Creative Economy
Arts Organisation and Institutional Analysis
Research Ethics and Professional Practice in the Cultural Sector
Audience Engagement and Cultural Evaluation Frameworks
Doctoral Seminar: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Cultural Practices
Independent Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
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
80%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH23-01-02 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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