PhD Science, Technology and Innovation Policy

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 DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

PhD Science, Technology and Innovation Policy

About

Join one of the world's most innovative and ambitious doctoral research schools.
Work alongside a range of specialists conducting cutting-edge research in business, innovation management and strategy.
Ranked 3rd in the UK for research power 'Business and Management Studies' in the REF2021.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
Normally, a Master's degree in a relevant cognate subject normally with an overall average of 65% or above (or overseas equivalent)
Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to a PhD programme.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

All applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency:

IELTS test minimum scores - 7.0 overall, 6.5 other sections.
TOEFL (internet based) test minimum scores - 100 overall, 25 in all sections.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) UKVI/SELT or PTE Academic minimum scores - 76 overall, 76 in writing, 70 in other sections.
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

We have a tradition of producing high quality doctoral research. Many of our graduates hold academic positions in top universities and public agencies around the world. Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue academic and research careers in science and technology studies, policy and public administration, and interdisciplinary centres linking science, engineering, medicine, environment, energy and related fields with public, societal, and policy domains. Graduates may also pursue careers with think tanks, government, non-profits, or industry.

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a Postgraduate Researcher and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future.