MPhil/PhD in Public Services
Manchester Metropolitan University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Public Services you will:Work with leading experts in the field. We are at the forefront of research on the governance, management and delivery of services in the public and private sector, and civil society.Choose from our flexible study pathways. We offer full-time and part-time PhD, MPhil and MA by Research programmes. Our distinctive distance learning PhD programme enables students to remotely complete their research.Join a thriving ...Read more

With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Public Services you will:Work with leading experts in the field. We are at the forefront of research on the governance, management and delivery of services in the public and private sector, and civil society.Choose from our flexible study pathways. We offer full-time and part-time PhD, MPhil and MA by Research programmes. Our distinctive distance learning PhD programme enables students to remotely complete their research.Join a thriving intellectual community. Our new History Research Centre will deliver world-leading research that engages with contemporary societal, cultural and political issues.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.

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76/279
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50th

Entry requirements

You should, as a minimum, have a first or 2.1 honours degree or an equivalent qualification.

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£5,006 per year

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£19,000 per year

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Ormond Building Lower Ormond Street Manchester Lancashire M15 6BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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