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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

In the world of hashtag protest, cyberwars, fake news and algorithmic biases, the topic of Digital Politics is both most timely and exciting. An interdisciplinary field, located at the intersection of international relations, political economy, sociology, media, and communication studies, the subject of digital politics brings together innovative research on recent and acutely relevant matters to national and global politics.Work with experts in the field. You will become part of a growing, innovative research cluster focusing on digital society and culture.Choose from our flexible study pathways. We offer a range of courses that can be taken full- or part-time. Our distance learning programme is ideal for anyone around the world who wants to pursue a PhD but has professional or personal commitments that prevent traditional, campus-based study.Join a lively research environment. You will work alongside a large, interdisciplinary cohort of research degree students, working across the social sciences, arts, and humanities. The research community is enhanced through a wide range of events, development workshops and networking opportunities.Engage in innovative public engagement programmes. RAH (Research in Arts and Humanities) is a curated programme of public lectures, performances, film screenings, fairs, interventions, discussions, artist happenings and augmented reality.Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. The Postgraduate Arts and Humanities Centre provides a comprehensive development programme for research students.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,500per year

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, a range of welcome events are organised to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    51st out of 74 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    128 59%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    56th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 81%

    19th

    5

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