Key information
Duration
Full-time (36 months)
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2026. Application deadline not specified.
Language
English — TOEFL iBT 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Marketing, Fashion Management
Overview
Careers
The employment prospects following graduation from our research programmes are excellent; our graduates typically go on to research and development and management/consultant positions in industry and careers in academia.
A research degree from the Department and The University of Manchester is held in the highest esteem and recognised worldwide. Many of our Fashion Management and Marketing graduates have progressed to successful academic careers and industry positions in reputable organisations worldwide.
Programme Structure
Fashion management and marketing researchers focus on various aspects of fashion apparel and textiles in a complex and global industry sector:
- consumer behaviour
- online and omnichannel retailing
- social media marketing
- supply chain management and sustainability
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT 90
General requirements
- The standard academic entry requirements for a Doctorate level programme is an Upper Second UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree (or international equivalent).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 56,220 AUD / year (≈ 29,900 GBP / year)
Living Costs — Manchester, United Kingdom
1,213–2,251 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
