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ARTS, GLOBAL AND POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES AND CULTURES INSTITUTE EDUCATION

POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS 2020 ENTRY 2020 ENTRY 2020 ENTRY 2020 ENTRY 2020 ENTRY 2020 ENTRY 2020 ENTRY 2020 ENTRY www.manchester.ac.uk www.manchester.ac.uk www.manchester.ac.uk www.manchester.ac.uk/alc www.manchester.ac.uk www.manchester.ac.uk uom.link/pem-pguom.link/pem-pg www.manchester.ac.uk CHOOSE WELCOME

Join one of the biggest departments Manchester is an exciting to study the MANCHESTER covering planning, environmental urban environment, and you’ll draw inspiration management and in the throughout your studies from the striking blend of UK and take the next steps to a old and new in this impressive city, with its roots in the Industrial Revolution and its future firmly successful future. focused on creativity, innovation and enterprise. CONTENTS You’ll learn from inspiring academics, have Why Manchester 4-5 You might be pursuing postgraduate studies opportunities to undertake exciting fieldwork May’s Manchester 6-7 to advance your current career, move into abroad, develop your practical skills using a new profession, or indulge your curiosity The Born Storyteller 10-11 modern facilities and equipment, and work with through research. Whatever you’re looking for, an interdisciplinary community of like-minded Planning and Environmental at Manchester, you’ve found the best place to peers, motivated to create change and make a Management at Manchester 12-13 achieve your goals. difference to the world we live in. Where Will Your Degree Take You? 14-15 Fees and Funding 18-19 Full details of all our courses can be found at: uom.link/pem-pg How To Apply 20-21 Course Listings 22-33 What to Expect as a Postgraduate Researcher 34-35 Finding your Supervisor 38 Writing Your Research Proposal 39 Let’s Talk 43

2 MEGAN’S MANCHESTER CHOOSE MANCHESTER 3 WHY ith so much for you to experience at W The , your learning will be boundless. You’ll be inspired by world-leading projects and minds, making global connections and MANCHESTER international friends. Develop your talents, discover new interests and chase new dreams. ith impressive rankings and outstanding academic heritage, a huge W multicultural student body and a at the heart of the capital of the North, The University of Manchester will set you up for a world of opportunity.

Study a course that has been accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Be part of our proud heritage – planning has been taught here for more than 50 years.

In a global community of over 40,000 students from 160 countries, you’ll learn from a wealth of cultures, perspectives and experiences, broadening your world view and enriching your personal development.

Boost your job prospects by studying at the most targeted university in the UK by the nation’s top graduate employers. An impressive 94% of our graduates go straight into employment or further study.**

Benefit from courses that are directly influenced by current research taking place at an institution where 83% of research activity has been rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.***

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* QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 ** The Graduate Market in 2019, High Fliers Research; Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2018 *** 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF)

4 WHY MANCHESTER WHY MANCHESTER 5 MAY’S MANCHESTER

ay is an Egyptian PhD student in Planning WHY MANCHESTER? and Environmental Management, Being an international student my main aim was to M find a high ranking university to build my career and fully-funded through a School of Environment, Education and Development Studentship. a big community of students which would help in my career afterwards as well as helping me May’s research focuses on interpreting the maintain a healthy social life while doing my studies. development of public open spaces within the The University of Manchester also offers teaching context of heritage sites. opportunities to PhD researchers, which is a good opportunity to gain teaching experience as well. THE AIM OF MY RESEARCH My research interest is urban conservation; MY UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE SO FAR more specifically understanding conservation My experience has been interesting and exciting. practices and how they are influencing the I’m managing to understand myself more and my development of which were considered capabilities whether in teaching, doing my a barrier for development. research, volunteering for different activities and events. Liverpool’s world heritage site (WHS) is the only site listed in danger in the United Kingdom. My What’s more important is the healthy environment research seeks to understand and articulate how that we have among our colleagues (helping each the development of the Liverpool WHS and its other, listening to each other and encouraging each value could influence and shape the design of other to work more). The different experiences we public open spaces that attract tourism and are share at different stages of our PhD is very useful used as a tool for , using to all of us. Pier Head as a case study. The knowledge I’m gaining here is extensive, I’m using environmental to try to whether from my colleagues, training or workshops understand the role of public open spaces, that I have been attending. I’ve learned a lot about studying the perception and behaviour of users research and different disciplines which enrich my visiting such sites. I’m also looking at the conflict knowledge more. between sustaining the tangible and intangible values and achieving the aimed urban and economic developments, including the contention that the commodification of heritage brings.

6 MAY’S MANCHESTER MAY’S MANCHESTER 7 “When I came to Manchester I had a fair idea of the sort of research that I was going to do; that was to look at how cities back in India could be MAKE AN managed in an effective manner.

“Manchester Urban Institute has an extremely diverse range of students IMPACT working on cities from Toronto to Guangzhou so that is where I get a lot of input, from an internationally diverse set of colleagues.” s a research community we think critically to tackle issues, big and small. We’re always A Amish Sarpotdar, looking to make an impact with everything we do, with a shared ambition to always do better. PhD Planning and Environmental Management You’ll be encouraged to use your skills, expertise and findings to make a difference, whether it be locally – working with communities within Manchester – or globally.

The connections we have with communities, organisations and individuals outside of our campus gives you the chance to form relationships, exchange knowledge and shape your research to have the greatest impact.

Discover the impact our students make: uom.link/hums-phd-impact

8 MAKE AN IMPACT MAKE AN IMPACT 9 THE BORN STORYTELLER

eet Uma Kothari, Professor of To her, the University is also an inspiring place to M Migration and Postcolonial Studies work, and it seems appropriate that her office is at our School of Environment, Education in the , named after the first and Development. black professor.

Uma Kothari is a storyteller and adventurer, For Uma, Geography and storytelling are which comes as no surprise given that her inextricably linked. Each story reveals encounters parents when recently married boarded a between people and places and through these steamer from Mumbai to Southampton in the connections she feels that our understandings 1950s and spent the next six months traveling of the world become deeper and more complex. overland back to India in a second-hand Morris Minor car. At the time it was unusual for young “I am enthralled poring over documents in Indians to go on a trip purely for pleasure libraries and archives, and realise that in the end and not for work or for political reasons. Her it’s all about people and their stories,” she said. parents’ desire to explore, and their love of travel inspired her life as a geographer.

Uma feels that Manchester is the perfect place for her research given its colonial and postcolonial symbolised by the Ship Canal and the legacy of the cotton industry as well as the various forms of progressive that emerged here, such as the Suffragette movement. And, she has personal connections to the city as her father came to Manchester in the early 1960s to set up a branch of the Bank of India and they visited regularly to watch the cricket at Old Trafford.

Discover more about our inspirational academics at: uom.link/hums-showcase

10 THE BORN STORYTELLER THE BORN STORYTELLER 11 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

ou’ll be part of a friendly academic • Make the most of opportunities to undertake Y community where close staff-student fieldwork in the UK and abroad. relationships mean we work together as a team, and benefit from each other’s knowledge and • Explore different areas of study through the experience. wide range of multidisciplinary units on offer.

• Learn in small groups, with guided, • Enjoy opportunities to discover urban one-to-one supervision. development and environmental impact on your doorstep in Manchester . • Hone your skills in our project studios with drawing facilities, model-making workshops Join us in our drive to shape the world and specialist design, spatial and statistical of tomorrow. analysis software.

Look out for the fieldwork icon when Look out for the professional placement icon browsing the course profiles, to see which when browsing the course profiles, to see which courses offer fieldwork opportunities as part courses offer optional industrial work experience of the programme. as part of the programme.

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12 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 13 WHERE WILL YOUR DEGREE TAKE YOU?

ith a postgraduate qualification from Through our specialised careers events, you W the Planning and Environmental will have an opportunity to meet potential Management department, you’ll be equipped employers in these areas and network with our and inspired to go out and shape planning previous graduates. Recent employers of our and practice across the world, leading graduates have included local councils, national change from high-level positions in the private governments, Jacobs, CBRE, Cushman & and public sectors, NGOs and charities, Wakefield, Deloitte, Environmental Resources including careers in: Management, AECOM, WSP and Taylor Wimpey.

• Urban Development and Regeneration While it is likely you will choose to pursue a • Portfolio Asset Management career closely linked to your field of study, you • Project Management may find that your transferable skillset lends • Environmental Consultancy itself well to a number of alternative careers • Policy Development at a range of organisations. • Buying • Planning or Real Estate Consultancy Planning, Real Estate and Environmental • Research Management graduates have gone on to work in marketing, , management, teaching and entrepreneurship.

Where will your degree take you? uom.link/pem-pg-careers

14 WHERE WILL YOUR DEGREE TAKE YOU? WHERE WILL YOUR DEGREE TAKE YOU? 15 THE PATH TO POSTGRADUATE STUDY

hether you’re ready to take the next steps in your career, want to open RESEARCH DEGREES W Postgraduate research degrees give you the the door to a career in research, or simply want to explore a subject you love, there’s no doubt a freedom and power to explore a specific postgraduate degree will enhance your research question in detail through independent knowledge, skills and experience and equip you study and collaborative research, and get to to fulfil your dreams. grips with the context and application of a particular idea. Postgraduate courses are delivered in several forms, depending on length and depth of study, A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the highest and the level of independent research involved. level of academic qualification, and is a very well-regarded and valued asset which requires a great deal of ambition, passion and dedication. MASTER’S DEGREES You’ll work with academics, and join them in A master’s degree is a step up from your becoming an expert in your field, fully equipped undergraduate degree, and you’ll delve deeper to pursue research at institutions across the into your subject, have more freedom to world, or go into a high-level career or explore the avenues that interest you and have consultancy role in industry. more responsibility to manage your own time We offer several specialised programmes that and studies. incorporate a one-year master’s with a Our taught courses take the form of a three-year PhD, enabling you to go from MSc (Master of Science). undergraduate to PhD, without applying for a separate master’s course first. There is funding A Master of Research (MRes) is a master’s available for the full four-year programme degree involving a significant proportion of (commonly known as the 1+3). independent research and research training, rather than taught units. You may consider an MRes if you have a research idea you would like to explore, or if you are planning to move on to a PhD.

Talk to one of our current students about their path to postgraduate study: uom.link/seed-pg-unibuddy

16 THE PATH TO POSTGRADUATE STUDY THE PATH TO POSTGRADUATE STUDY 17 FEES AND FUNDING

The School of Environment, Education MASTER’S FUNDING and Development PhD FUNDING Government Loans We offer several postgraduate taught Government loans You can take out a non-means tested scholarships to outstanding applicants from The UK government is offering doctoral loans We are part of two major doctoral training postgraduate loan of up to £10,280 if you’re an certain countries. of up to £25,700 to those studying PhDs and consortia in arts, and social sciences UK/EU student starting a master’s course in the equivalent doctoral programmes, including funded by UK research councils – AHRC North 2020/21 academic year. Find out if we can help you: professional doctorates. UK nationals who are West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership ww.gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study ordinarily resident in England, aged 59 or under, (NWC DTP) and ESRC North West uom.link/pem-pg-funding not already receiving funding via a UK Research Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP). The University of Manchester Council, will be eligible. There are various funding opportunities The President’s Doctoral Scholar (PDS) award Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) available to our master’s students, including Find out if you’re eligible: scheme offers over 100 elite postgraduate Four years of ESRC funding (1+3) is available the Manchester Alumni Scholarship, worth www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan research studentships per year and is open to through the North West Social Science Doctoral £3,000, available to all University of Manchester students of all nationalities and across all Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) for students in graduates awarded a first-class honours research areas. certain subjects to pursue postgraduate study degree, and the Manchester Master’s Bursary The University of Manchester through a master’s (1 year) leading into a PhD for students from underrepresented groups. We receive money from a range of sources to www.presidentsaward.manchester.ac.uk (3 years). help you fund your research and have a range of The Manchester Postgraduate Scholarship of awards on offer, covering tuition fees and a www.nwssdtp.ac.uk Academic Excellence offers up to 100 fee waiver generous stipend. Search for PhD funding online: scholarships worth £2,000 each to high- uom.link/hums-phd-funding achieving undergraduates from a UK University. Search for master’s funding online: For details, and to find out if uom.link/seed-phds you’re eligible, visit: uom.link/pem-pg-funding TUITION FEES Your fees will cover the cost of your study, as well as your registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation.

Fees for all master’s courses can be found at: uom.link/pem-pg-courses

Fees for all PhD programmes can be found at: uom.link/seed-phds

18 FEES AND FUNDING FEES AND FUNDING 19 HOW TO APPLY

e want to make applying for your APPLYING FOR A MASTER’S W postgraduate studies as straightforward as possible, and we’re there to Email: [email protected] support you throughout the process. Tel: +44 (0)161 532 9764

It’s important to review the entry requirements Entry requirements for our programmes vary. before you apply, and you’ll need several documents to complete the Specific entry requirements for all master’s application form. courses can be found at: uom.link/pem-pg-courses Check your course details carefully online before you start to make sure you have everything you need for a successful application. APPLYING FOR A PhD We advise you to apply early. Typically, prospective postgraduate students will apply uom.link/seed-phd-apply between ten and twelve months before they intend to take up their place. Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)161 532 9672

Entry requirements for our PhD programmes can be found at: uom.link/seed-phds

20 HOW TO APPLY HOW TO APPLY 21 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT MSC Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

“Key readings on environmental impact This MSc will prepare you for professional management were written at The practice in environmental assessment at Core units include: University of Manchester, so I thought both the project level (environmental impact • Environmental Impact Assessment this would be a great place to study. assessment) and the strategic level I to use the skills from the course • Concepts in (strategic environmental assessment). to position myself for promotion, as • Strategic Environmental Assessment well as start up a consultancy to offer • Gain a thorough grounding in environmental • Environmental Impact environmental services. At the end of the assessment procedures and practice, Assessment Project course, I shall have an international CV and an introduction to the rapidly growing • Planning for Environmental Change and network.” environmental management field. • Appraisal and Auditing • Develop project management skills including Tom Geme, Uganda co-ordination of technical specialists, Optional units include: Environmental Impact Assessment and decision-makers and consultees. • GIS and Environmental Applications Management MSc • Opportunities to pursue particular aspects • Environmental Monitoring and of environmental assessment or wider Modelling Practice environmental management. • , Disasters • Acquire analytical and skills, and Responses thus graduating with expertise highly valued • Planning and Managing Development by employers. • Urban Theory, Planning Theory and Professional Ethics This course consists of taught units • Land and Development and a dissertation. • Local Economic Development • Green and Sustainable Cities

Course units vary from year to year. Above are examples of the topics planned for 2020.

For a full list of current course units, visit: uom.link/pem-pg

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22 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT MSC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT MSC 23 GLOBAL MSC Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time DEVELOPMENT This MSc will provide you with the range of skills AND PLANNING MSC necessary for a career in urban or environmental Core units include: Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time planning. It is aimed at graduates who want a career in planning and development, either in • Applied Spatial Analysis for Planning the public or private sector. • Land and Development • Infrastructure Planning Cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America struggle It will provide you with the core knowledge, • Planning Powers and Procedures with growth, and urban communities in the Core units include: competencies and skills necessary to become • Urban Theory, Planning Theory and developing world are increasingly faced with • Critical Issues in Urban Inequality a chartered planning and development Professional Ethics problems relating to poverty, informality and professional and a member of both the RTPI and • Urban Planning in Cities of the (global) inequality, climate change, insecurity and lack of the RICS. Optional units include: social cohesion. South: an International Perspective • Valuation • Best Practice Case Studies in Urban You will gain an understanding of the full range This MSc will improve your understanding of Development Planning in Cities of the of professional skills relevant for practice, as well • International global urban development issues, particularly (global) South as specialist competencies. • Local Economic Development relating to cities of the global South. It will also • Urban Regeneration suit development professionals seeking to Optional units include: • Develop specialist knowledge for a career in • Planning for Environmental Change acquire new expertise in dealing with urban • Politics and Governance of Development planning. • Neighbourhood Planning Project issues, and social development specialists • A choice of optional units lets you tailor the • International Planning: Systems and working in the voluntary, private or public sector. • Reconstruction and Development • Civil Society and Public Action course to your professional interests. Frameworks • Urban Development Planning • Cutting edge conceptual debates in global • Planning and Managing Development • Gain an international perspective on overseas * in Cities of the (global) South: urban development theory and practice. • Planning Powers and Procedures fieldwork. an international perspective • Focus on sustainable and equitable urban • Urban Theory, Planning Theory and Ethics * This course consists of taught units development planning in the global South. • Land and Development * and a dissertation. Course units vary from year to year. • Gain the skills to gather, organise and employ • Planning for Environmental Change * Above are examples of the topics evidence and information from a wide variety • Neighbourhood Planning Project planned for 2020. of sources. • and Sustainable Cities For a full list of current course units, visit: This course consists of taught units • International Planning: Systems and a dissertation. and Frameworks* uom.link/pem-pg • Infrastructure Planning

Course units vary from year to year. Above are examples of the topics planned for 2020.

For a full list of current course units, visit: uom.link/pem-pg

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*Students seeking RTPI accreditation must take options marked with an asterisk.

24 GLOBAL URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING MSC PLANNING MSC 25 REAL ESTATE ASSET REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT MSC DEVELOPMENT MSC Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

This MSc will enable you to pursue a successful This MSc will enable you to pursue a successful career in real estate asset and investment Core units include: career in . Accredited Core units include: management. Accredited by the RICS, it by the RICS, it provides a solid grounding provides a solid grounding in real estate theory • Real Estate Investment and Finance in real estate theory and practice from the • Land and Development and practice from the perspectives of investor, • Property Valuation perspectives of investor, developer, occupier • Property Valuation developer, occupier and global society. • Strategic Asset Management and global society. • Real Estate Markets** • Real Estate Markets • A short residential fieldtrip to is a core • A short residential fieldtrip to London is a core Optional units include: part of this programme. Optional units include: part of this programme. • Planning Powers and Procedures • Optional units provide the opportunity to work • Land and Development • Optional units provide the opportunity to work • Real Estate Law in Practice alongside industry-mentors on a real-life • Real Estate Law in Practice alongside industry-mentors on a real-life • Environmental Impact Assessment project or explore global real estate issues on • Real Estate Modelling project or explore global real estate issues on • Local Economic Development an international fieldtrip. • Professional Placement an international fieldtrip. • Real Estate Modelling • Develop practical skills using specialist real • Project • Have the flexibility to specialise or mix • Urban Regeneration estate, statistical or spatial analysis software. • International Fieldtrip discipline units, choosing from a wide range of • Corporate Real Estate Project options across real estate, environmental • Planning for Environmental Change This course consists of taught units Course units vary from year to year. management and planning. • Green Infrastructure and and a dissertation. Above are examples of the topics • Develop practical skills using specialist real Sustainable Cities planned for 2020. estate, statistical or spatial analysis. • International Planning: Systems and Frameworks For a full list of current course units, visit: This course consists of taught units • Professional Placement uom.link/pem-pg and a dissertation. • International Fieldtrip

Course units vary from year to year. Above are examples of the topics planned for 2020.

For a full list of current course units, visit: uom.link/pem-pg

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26 REAL ESTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT MSC REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MSC 27 REAL ESTATE URBAN DESIGN (BLENDED LEARNING) MSC AND INTERNATIONAL Duration: 24 months part-time PLANNING MSC Gain the necessary framework of knowledge, Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time understanding and skills to enable you to pursue Core units typically include: a successful career in real estate development. • Real Estate Markets This MSc provides a specialist understanding • Property Valuation Core units are shared with our Real Estate of the relationship between urban design and Core units include: Asset Management MSc and will provide a solid • Real Estate Investment and Finance planning by focusing on issues that are of grounding in real estate from the perspectives • Strategic Asset Management international significance. • International Urban Design of investor, developer, occupier and broader • Planning for Future Cities • Urban Design Project society. Optional units allow you to develop • Land and Development It will provide you with the core knowledge and • International Planning: System deeper knowledge of real estate development. competencies needed to become a chartered and Framework Optional units include: planner and specialise in urban design and • Urban Design Studio • A virtual learning environment allows you to fit international planning. • Real Estate Law in Practice your studies around other commitments. Optional units include: • Real Estate Modelling • Optional three-day face-to-face engagement This course consists of taught units • Local Economic Development • Corporate Real Estate Project and a dissertation. with tutors each six-month block of study. • Urban Regeneration • Flexible entry means you join the programme Course units vary from year to year. • Planning for Environmental Change in either September or February. Above are examples of the topics • Neighbourhood Planning Project planned for 2020. • Green Infrastructure and This course consists of seven taught units Sustainable Cities and a research project. For a full list of current course units, visit: • Infrastructure Planning uom.link/pem-pg • Masterplan Studio • Urban Development Planning in Cites of the (global) South

Course units vary from year to year. Above are examples of the topics planned for 2020.

For a full list of current course units, visit: uom.link/pem-pg

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28 REAL ESTATE (BLENDED LEARNING) MSC URBAN DESIGN AND INTERNATIONAL PLANNING MSC 29 URBAN RESEARCH METHODS REGENERATION AND WITH PLANING AND DEVELOPMENT MSC ENVIRONMENTAL Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time MANAGEMENT MSC Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time This MSc focuses on the regeneration and development of cities. It will provide you with Core units typically include: a range of intellectual and professional skills in urban regeneration and development in • Land and Development This is a research-intensive master’s designed both public and private sectors, including local • Local Economic Development for those who wish to continue on to PhD and/ Core units include: • Urban Regeneration or are considering embarking on a career in authorities and central government bodies, • Research Literacy and Design local regeneration partnerships, regeneration • Applied Spatial Analysis for Planning research. It has a strong focus on developing • Qualitative Research Approaches consultancies and private developers. research skills combined with further study in Optional units include: planning and environmental management. • Quantitative Research Approaches The MSc is designed to comply with the • Excellent preparation for professional practice • Climate Change, Disasters | research training requirements for two ESRC Optional units include: in urban development and regeneration. and Responses scholarships as administered by the North West • Doing Environmental Research • Identify urban problems and build the • Planning Powers and Procedures Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership • Development Fieldwork knowledge base to devise appropriate • Urban Theory, Planning Theory (NWSSDTP). • Independent Research Methods solutions. and Professional Ethics • Get an international perspective through • Real Estate Law in Practice It is ideal if you want to apply for an ESRC Course units vary from year to year. overseas fieldwork. • Neighbourhood Planning Project scholarship through the NWSSDTP or a School Above are examples of the topics • Green Infrastructure and of Environment, Education and Development planned for 2020. This course consists of taught units Sustainable Cities scholarship. NWSSDTP approved master’s and a dissertation. • International Planning: Systems must meet the minimum research training requirement expected by the ESRC. For a full list of current course units, visit: and Frameworks uom.link/pem-pg • Infrastructure Planning • Engage actively and practically with research Course units vary from year to year. methods used in the context of planning and Above are examples of the topics environmental management. *Eligibility for NWSSDTP scholarships planned for 2020. • Develop as a well-rounded researcher who is is pending approval. able to access the full range of research in For a full list of current course units, visit: relation to planning and environmental uom.link/pem-pg management. • Attend introductory PhD research training lectures, seminars and tutorials, and get a taste of life as a PhD student.

This course consists of taught units and a dissertation. Accredited by:

30 URBAN REGENERATION AND DEVELOPMENT MSC RESEARCH METHODS WITH PLANING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MSC 31 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PhD Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study for your PhD with us and join a dynamic SUSTAINABLE AND group of planning and environmental ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE management researchers, scholars and Our innovative and interdisciplinary teachers working to address urgent challenges environmental research is centred on improving faced by cities across the globe. our understanding of the relationship between and environmental systems You’ll work with researchers focused on the and processes. making of future cities, embracing issues such as spatial analysis, urban governance and creating a better , as well as urban design and real Themes include: understanding of environmental , estate. Together we can create better cities resilience and uncertainty; environmental by critically analysing and helping shape better assessment; environmental sustainability; for promoting equitable and sustainable green infrastructure; and the development of cities for future generations. strategic responses to environmental change, Urban Governance, Politics and Planning Our research interests are many and varied: We work on a range of policy-related research explore our research groups to get a taste focused on understanding a wide variety of of what we do. planning and regeneration problems at a variety of spatial scales. SPATIAL POLICY AND ANALYSIS LABORATORY Themes include: infrastructure development We specialise in policy-relevant research and planning; urban asset planning; critical on: GIS and applied spatial analysis; spatial interrogation of new spatial planning practices; development in China; spatial planning, neoliberalisation and planning; post-politics, housing and infrastructure development; planning and urban protests; eco-urbanism; and sustainable regional development. and the uneven impacts of austerity.

Our highly influential research has focused on the utilisation of digital communications to enhance citizen participation, and to provide support systems for decision-making.

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32 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PHD PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PHD 33 WHAT TO EXPECT AS A POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHER

• During your doctoral studies, you will develop an original piece of research on a topic of your choice, using a range of methods.

• You’ll lead on your project, but will be supported by at least two supervisors, meeting around once a month to discuss your progress.

• You’ll join a diverse and passionate group of researchers from nearly 100 different countries working in a range of disciplines. This brings a real , with “There are quite a number of people who are inspiring. I live individuals to look to for inspiration, friendship and support. in Manchester and I like it. I like going to the museums and it’s

• We encourage interdisciplinary working and the sharing of interesting getting to know the history of the people and the ideas, and you’ll be respected and valued for your individual city that you live in. Towards the final years it’s pretty lonely contributions, working in partnerships with our wider academic community. because you have to write and do it by yourself but every time somebody comes to the office they’re like “is anybody on • You’ll have the chance to be involved in workshops, seminars and conferences, international research trips, funded campus today, let’s have coffee!” fieldwork, have regular opportunities to share your findings with your peers, and get hands-on teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. Neny Isharyanti PhD student

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34 WHAT TO EXPECT AS A POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHER WHAT TO EXPECT AS A POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHER 35 RESEARCH TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

s a doctoral researcher at Manchester, You could also become part of our Developing A you’ll be encouraged to think about the Intellectual Leaders Programme, aimed at impact of your research alongside your career postgraduate researchers wanting to make aspirations and given opportunities to gain the the most of their leadership potential. experience and skills to make your ambitions a reality. An inspiring environment You’ll be part of a supportive environment that We work hard to provide funded opportunities will stimulate intellectual debate and Research placements, internships “As part of my PhD I had the for personal and professional development development. and exchanges opportunity to engage in a throughout your doctoral journey. We offer opportunities to work with a variety of four-month internship in parliament. • You’ll be supported to present at international external partners, providing a great opportunity The placement really helped me to Research development support conferences and workshops. to engage in knowledge exchange and develop think of myself as an academic in a Our dedicated team offer training sessions to • We will encourage you to publish in your professional network. world of policy making. I also had the build your skills and confidence, including: high-quality outlets. opportunity to undertake a one-month • There will be opportunities to independently Our students have been on placements with overseas institutional visit, which was • Writing and presenting organise research-related events. partners such as the National Trust to do archival a funded programme to go and work • Viva preparation, thesis submission and • Your teaching and tuition will be provided by research in estates around the North West, to with an academic at Purdue University preparing for your Review Panel experts, and you’ll have and access to the Cabinet Office in London, to undertake policy in Indiana.” • Public engagement excellent facilities and work spaces. placements, as well as HOME, The British Library • Well-being and the National Football Museum to name a few. Anna Sanders • Language training PhD student • Specialist software Our global Postgraduate Researcher • Time management Exchange programmes include: • Blogging, social media and poster design • Purdue University, Indiana • University of • National University of Singapore (NUS) Explore our training and development opportunities: www.manchester.ac.uk/hums-phd-training

36 RESEARCH TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 37 FINDING YOUR WRITING YOUR SUPERVISOR RESEARCH

he relationship you’ll have with your • In order to develop your potential as a T supervisors will be a key part of your researcher, it’s best to find a supervisor PROPOSAL PhD – they will develop your thinking, inspire who works in your specific field, shares you and encourage you. your research interests, and believes in your proposal. s part of your application you’ll need to • Include a work plan in for your research, Things to consider: write a research proposal. This is the with timelines and milestones. This will show • Get in touch with potential supervisors A • You’ll have at least two supervisors to main way we can judge whether you have what assessors you’re confident you can realistically before you apply. Most supervisors will support you throughout your PhD, a main it takes to excel as a doctoral candidate and for achieve your research aims. provide support and advice on developing supervisor and co-supervisor. you to share your ideas and interests with us. your research proposal, which could increase • Give your proposal a clear structure. your chances of securing funding. • It’s a close relationship, formed over at least • Give your proposal the time and energy it We suggest: title, abstract, literature review, three years, so you’ll need to feel deserves, and you’ll give yourself the best research questions, methods, work plan, comfortable asking questions and sharing chance to turn your idea into a realistic conclusion, references. your thoughts and ideas. research project. The earlier you can start this, the better. • Make sure your proposal is correctly referenced and your bibliography is • Make sure you’re aware of the context of comprehensive. your research and anything similar that’s happening out there. But when it comes to • You’ll probably work through several versions your proposal, keep the literature focused before it’s ready to submit so allow time for and directly relevant to your project. editing and proofreading as part of the process. • Keep your proposal concise, and make sure your title is clear. Typical proposals tend to be around 1,500-2,000 words but do vary by programme, so make sure to check with your programme’s admissions team or prospective supervisor.

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38 FINDING YOUR SUPERVISOR WRITING YOUR RESERACH PROPOSAL 39 SUPPORTING YOU AND YOUR STUDIES

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