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PhD Planning, Property and Environmental Management

University of Manchester

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Programme descriptionPhD Planning, Property and Environmental Management provides a vibrant and nurturing research environment for those who are interested in pursuing research in: urban and regional planning future cities and data analysis environmental planning and management environmental impact assessment green infrastructure, urban design and regeneration housing and property development.Our planning and environmental management research focuses primarily around the making of future cities - embracing issues such as spatial analysis, urban governance and sustainability.We aspire to create better cities by critically analysing and helping shape better policies for promoting equitable and sustainable cities for future generations.In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), 99% of our department's research activities were considered as internationally recognised, with an exceptionally high proportion (75%) judged to be internationally excellent or world leading.Our research focuses on the UK, Europe and other international arena such as China and Latin America.Teaching and learningWe provide excellent doctoral research training on research methodology and substantive content.Based on an individual skills audit, you may take course units on planning theory, research design process, and quantitative and qualitative methodologies, together with course units that support your specific research specialism.Our students are proactive in an interdisciplinary forum where PhD students share their work, and hosting their own PhD seminar series as well as participating in the department's own academic seminars.PhD students also have the opportunity to work as Teaching Assistants, following a training session accredited by the Higher Education Academy.Career opportunitiesThe 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 support you with your goals for the future.As a postgraduate researcher, you'll have access to a dedicated Researcher Development Team who will 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.

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£ 22,500per year

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University information

University of Manchester

University of Manchester

  • University League Table

    28th

  • Campus address

    The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

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