PhD Digital Humanities, Cultures and Media

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,500 / year

Next Intake January-2026

PhD Digital Humanities, Cultures and Media

About

Establish a leading reputation in digital humanities, cultures, and media, focusing on dynamic intersections across the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Supporting cutting-edge digital skills to drive innovation in digital humanities, cultures, and media.
Connect with a diverse international community of digitial leaders, leveraging extensive UK cultural partnerships to drive impactful research and collaboration.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
Master's degree in a relevant subject – with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent)

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

All applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency:

IELTS test minimum score – 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing.
TOEFL (internet-based) test minimum score – 100 overall, 25 in all sections.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) UKVI/SELT or PTE Academic minimum score – 76 overall, 76 in writing.
To demonstrate that you have taken an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a majority English-speaking nation within the last 5 years.
Other tests may be considered .

Career

Career opportunities

As a postgraduate researcher, you will have access to a dedicated researcher development training to support your professional development throughout your PhD journey and beyond.

Our researcher development programme will enable you to become more aware of your developing researcher identity, equipping you with the skills you need during your PhD and prepare you to integrate into the researcher community.

At every stage of your career, you will receive relevant, effective and comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Careers support

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability.