PhD Studentships for International Students in Social Sciences, UK

The University of Manchester is now accepting applications for PhD studentships to pursue the full-time and part-time course in 2019-2020. The studentships are awarded to highly qualified students undertaking study in Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Social Anthropology, Social Statistics and Sociology.

The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England, formed in 2004 by the merger of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and the Victoria University of Manchester.

• UK/EU tuition Fees
• Also, a small number of awards which will cover international tuition fees
• £14,777 annual stipend (to be confirmed)
• Students can claim for certain research expenses from the Research Training Support Grant.

• Eligible Countries: This funding is available to all nationalities.
• Entrance Requirements: Candidates MUST normally have;
  • Bachelors (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level or above in a cognate subject,and
  • Normally a Masters degree at 65% overall average with minimum 65% in dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant cognate subject, preferably one with a substantial research methods component. Transcripts will be carefully scrutinised to ensure that applicants have the required background.
  • Note; due to the volume of applications received each year, and limited spaces, regrettably offers cannot be made to all applicants who satisfy the academic entry criteria.
  • All applicants who pass the initial assessment stage will be interviewed before any offer is confirmed.