Postgraduate research

Manchester is a vibrant, progressive city with a rich cultural heritage, and the University is proud to be part of the UK’s most popular student city. Also home to one of the leading centres for social science research in the UK.

You will benefit from a dynamic research culture that encourages innovative, cross-disciplinary collaboration and provides all the support and training you will need to develop your research skills. 

Find out what your working environment will be like.

Explore our social science research areas and key themes.

We offer a variety of skills and expertise for your project. Find the right match for your area of research.

Funding opportunities

We have a range of funding opportunities to help fund postgraduate research study. 

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