POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2021 A Russell Group university f you’re considering postgraduate study at Manchester, this If you need this 2 Postgraduate taught study – your guide to taught master’s programmes prospectus is here to help answer information in an 4 Postgraduate research – your guide to research programmes your questions on our programmes, how to submit an application and alternative format, 6 Choose Manchester – where education is a force for change what you can expect from life at please call our Student 8 Follow in their footsteps – brilliant minds from our history the University. Recruitment Office: 10 Revolutionary research – why Manchester is a powerhouse of innovation Explore your subject tel +44 (0)161 660 6494 12 Great minds at Manchester – meet members of our research community For each subject we provide contact details 14 A first-class career – get inspired by one of our alumna so you can find the most up-to-date information. See p50 onwards. 16 Helping you find your future – explore our specialist careers support 18 Make a difference – give back to society and have a positive impact Is Manchester the place for you? Discover more* 22 Campus life – game-changing sports facilities and the Students’ Union Open days and virtual open weeks Meet us at a local fair 26 Access our support – experienced, tailored support teams Join subject talks, explore campus, meet If you live abroad, meet our international 28 Get to know our campus – discover landmarks, facilities and favourites our people and ask questions to find out team at worldwide events and fairs 32 Explore the city – the best things to see and do in Manchester what it’s like to study here. We’ll be running throughout the year. a range of postgraduate study sessions uom.link/pgp-overseasvisits 36 Settle into accommodation – your guide to our halls of residence next year. Check our website for the latest dates. 40 Your doorway to the world – gain international employability uom.link/pgp-masters-opendays 42 Plan your finances – secure the funding you need In the UK uom.link/pgp-research-opendays 44 Studies to suit you – flexible learning options to suit your lifestyle We attend a programme of events throughout the year. uom.link/pgp-masters-meetus Go online, get connected uom.link/pgp-research-meetus Discover more about the University Our programmes through our online channels. www.manchester.ac.uk Please note: at the time of going to print 48 What you can study The University of Manchester had ceased Explore our programmes /TheUniversityOfManchester on-campus events and visits as part of 50 our safety response to the COVID-19 79 Programme directory /officialuom pandemic. For the latest information on the reopening of campus, please visit our 94 Entry requirements @OfficialUoM coronavirus information page. 96 Manchester connected uom.link/pgp-student-made uom.link/pgp-coronavirus 1 How to apply for a postgraduate taught course YOUR GUIDE TO POSTGRADUATE Use the prospectus to explore subject areas, then visit our website 1 for full details. Choose your course uom.link/pgp-pgt uom.link/pgp-pgcert Each course will have certain requirements you’ll need to consider ostgraduate taught courses at Manchester are designed to build the specialist knowledge and skills you need to enhance your before submitting your application, including: 2 employability and tackle the challenges facing the world. Entry requirements Check course The qualifications, skills and qualities you need at Manchester Whether you’re an undergraduate, recent graduate or in full-time employment, requirements vary depending on the course. See our website for full entry you’ll find a range of learning options and funding opportunities to help you gain requirements. an advanced qualification. uom.link/pgp-pgt-courses Closing date Types of postgraduate taught courses The majority of our taught courses don’t have official closing dates for applications; we simply advise you to apply as soon as Master’s courses possible. If a course does have a closing date for applications, it will be posted on our website. Duration Qualifications Funding options 12 months full-time or 24 months • Master of Arts (MA) If you intend to apply for funding or the postgraduate loan part-time (our Master of Business (for UK students), check the application closing dates for the Administration is 18 months full-time • Master of Business Administration (MBA) relevant funding bodies. and up to five years part-time). • Master of Education (MEd) Complete and submit your application online. Ensure you have the Start date • Master of Science (MSc) 3 relevant documentation ready to upload, including your CV, certificates, Courses usually begin in • Master of Law (LLM) transcripts and evidence of English language qualifications (if applicable). September, which is the start of Apply online* our academic year. • Master of Music (MusM) uom.link/pgp-pgt-apply • Master of Research (MRes) – extensive * Exceptions: Learning structure research training and subject-specific • MA Social Work applications submitted via UCAS Two semesters of lectures, seminars advanced learning will prepare you for • PGCE applications, submitted via the UCAS Teacher Training and assessed work, followed by four doctoral research. service (www.ucas.com/teacher-training) to five months’ research, culminating in an independent project. 4 Apply for Most funding bodies expect you to have a provisional offer from funding the University before you apply for funding. Postgraduate certificates (PGCert) and diplomas (PGDip) Duration Learning structure Six months for PGCert or nine Expand on your bachelor’s degree 5 If your application is accepted, you’ll be able to join us at the start of months for PGDip, with flexible and enhance your professional Join us our academic year in September. part-time options available to fit experience without submitting courses in alongside your career. a dissertation. 2 3 How to apply for a research programme YOUR GUIDE TO POSTGRADUATE 1 Read extensively around your chosen subject to hone an idea. Identify your If you’re generating your own research proposal, rather than research applying for a predefined project, identify potential funding sources area and check their guidelines. s a postgraduate researcher, you’ll conduct independent research under the supervision of a senior academic. Join Manchester’s thriving research community and you’ll contribute to the body of 2 Manchester is split into three Faculties, each of which professional knowledge in your specialist area. Select compromises a range of Schools with powerful research the right reputations. Find the best one for you on our website. Programmes are unique in their learning structure, covering individual or combined School uom.link/pgp-structure elements such as research partnerships, taught units or specific training in research skills. Types of postgraduate research programmes Find an academic member of staff with relevant experience 3 • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Why Manchester? and contact them to discuss your research proposal before you Contact a submit an application. supervisor Collaborative PhD An excellent research community uom.link/pgp-choose-supervisor You’ll join the Manchester Doctoral College Professional doctorates (various) community, which connects students, supervisors, administrators and external Doctor of Business Administration collaborators to funding, facilities and an (DBA) excellent research experience. Unless you’re applying for a predefined project, writing a research 4 proposal is the most crucial part of your application. Use the guide uom.link/pgp-mdc Doctor of Medicine (MD) Write your on our website to help plan your approach. proposal uom.link/pgp-research-proposal Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Researcher development programme Each Faculty offers an extensive researcher MSc by Research development programme of training opportunities to equip you with the skills, Complete and submit your application online. Ensure you have Visit our website for the full range attributes and knowledge to thrive in your the relevant documentation ready to upload, including your of postgraduate research research and your future career. 5 CV, certificates, transcripts and evidence of English language programmes available. uom.link/pgp-research-development Apply online qualifications (if applicable). uom.link/pgp-pgr-types uom.link/pgp-research-apply Our innovation company In addition, Doctoral Training UMI3, the University-owned innovation Partnerships and Centres For company, works with researchers, Doctoral Training are Research entrepreneurs, businesses and investors Securing funding can be a challenge for many research students. Council funded opportunities for on proposals for inventions developed by Search for funding as soon as possible and make sure you apply collaborative work with industry. our academics, and creates companies 6 before opportunities close. uom.link/pgp-cdt-dtp and social enterprises based on our Funding current research. Yours could be next. uom.link/pgp-research-funding www.umi3.com 4 5 Top UK city Our societal and to live in environmental impact is the for 2019 best in the UK Based on The Economist According to the Times Higher Education Global Liveability Index University Impact Rankings 2020 ere at Manchester, we’re proud to do things differently. At our University, ideas become actions – and those actions change lives. We’re a truly international institution, welcoming thousands of people from across the world to join our community.