Welcome and start of year

As Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all students joining The University of Manchester.

We have over 21,000 students across four Schools which embrace disciplines as diverse as business and management, social sciences, law, education, languages, arts, and environment and development. As a postgraduate researcher in Humanities, you will join a strong academic community that boasts a range of thriving interdisciplinary groups, institutes and partnerships. The relationships we have developed cross borders – engaging with and learning from colleagues across our campus as well as overseas. We are tackling global challenges such as environmental sustainability, climate change, business innovation, social justice, poverty and conflict response.

Studying within the Faculty of Humanities gives you direct access to leading scholars and a diverse group of doctoral students from across the globe, from which you can gain support and inspiration. We hope you will take every opportunity to build friendships and alliances that may well last a lifetime. You will also benefit from world-class training and professional development from leaders and experts who are dedicated in supporting you in your research studies journey. Opportunities for development and collaborative working include Methods@Manchester and Artsmethods@Manchester, knowledge exchange and placements and partnerships. Please take time to explore the range of opportunities on offer to you.

In this online handbook, you will find material specific to the programme of study or the discipline area in which your research will be based. Your School postgraduate research support team will be able to help if you have further queries and guide you throughout your time with us. 

I wish you well in your research studies.  

Professor Fiona Devine

Vice-President and Dean Faculty of Humanities