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Specialist study options
Postgraduate research subject areas
Explore the science and engineering disciplines you can study at postgraduate research level at The University of Manchester.
Learn more about PhD opportunities in each subject area below.
Centres for Doctoral Training
A Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) provides the opportunity to research with a cohort of researchers in a nationally recognised priority research area.
Dual- and joint-awards
A dual- or joint-award provides the opportunity to work with leading academics across two institutions, benefiting from the research expertise and specialist facilities at both.
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