Why Study Here
Studying for a PhD at Manchester Met allows you access to a range of exciting cultural events and spaces, including The Poetry Library, Holden Gallery and Grosvenor East Theatre on campus, and local performance venues such as HOME cinema, the Royal Exchange Theatre and the White Hotel.
At Manchester Met we have a range of internationally recognised researchers. Ninety per cent of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent, and we’re the second-ranked modern university for research power in the UK. We were ranked second and ninth in the UK for the power of our art & design and English research respectively in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). We have particular expertise at Manchester Met in interdisciplinary research. Many of our academics have led projects with, for example, the Arts and Humanities Research Council, on interdisciplinary topics such as digital landscapes in Holocaust museums.
If you’re thinking about doing a doctoral degree, we recommend doing the ‘So You’re Thinking of a PhD?’ short online intensive. It’s a free resource developed by a group of current Manchester Met PhD students that takes you through the process of doing a PhD from start to finish. You are also welcome to contact the Doctoral College: Arts and Humanities Faculty team to discuss your project proposal and to ask any questions about studying for a PhD with us. Applications for a PhD are made through Departments.
Study and Event Space
- Over 24 modern and historic buildings situated near the multi-cultural Oxford Road with museums, art galleries, cafes and restaurants.
- Small and large lecture theatres
- New Theatre space
- Exhibitor spaces
- Performance studios
- North West’s 1st Poetry Library (with facilities for readings and performances)
- Social and recreational areas
- Cafés and restaurants
- A new state-of-the-art library planned for 2028
Travel
- Airport: Manchester International airport is just 10 miles (16km) south of the city centre, with fast frequent rail links and a scenic tram link.
- Train: There are three main train stations in the city centre with direct rail services from across the country.
- Piccadilly
- Victoria
- Oxford Road, which is a 7-minute walk to campus.
- Tram: The city is well connected by the Metrolink tram network. The nearest tram stop is St Peters Square which is a 10-minute walk to campus.
- Bus: Oxford Road is situated close to Manchester’s city centre and the routes most travelled by students are well served by public transport. There’s a free hop on/hop off city centre shuttle service that covers main city areas, linking the main city centre railway stations, main NCP car parks and many bus and metro link tram stops.
- Taxi: The city is served by Uber and private hires are also available.
Manchester Poetry Library
“Building on Manchester’s credentials as a UNESCO City of Literature is the Manchester Poetry Library, set to open later this year at Manchester Metropolitan University. It’ll be the shining new beacon on a literary trail that also includes Elizabeth Gaskell’s House.”
National Geographic, ‘Why Manchester is the UK’s most exciting cultural hub right now’.
City of Live Performance
“You get a sense, living in Manchester, of AN ALMOST PROBLEMATIC PROFUSION of good live literary events: there is a reading, book launch or poetry slam happening somewhere in the city nearly every night…”
“In our survey of live literature activity in one month, we recorded 66 live literature events in 42 different venues, attracting an audience of 3422 people.”
Kate Feld and Martin Kratz, Poetry Library