Fully Funded Humanities Master’s + PhD Pathway at University of Manchester (2026) 

Your Complete Guide to the Faculty of Humanities Studentship

Overview

The University of Manchester Faculty of Humanities is offering a range of fully funded Master’s + PhD studentships (1+3 and 1+4 routes) for 2026.
These awards support exceptional students interested in pursuing postgraduate taught and research programmes across diverse humanities and social sciences fields.

Eligibility

• Open to all nationalities.

• Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements of their chosen programme.

Benefits

This studentship provides full financial support, including:

• ✔ Full tuition fees

• ✔ Tax-free annual stipend at UKRI rate

  • £20,780 for 2025–2026

• ✔ Funding covers full duration of Master’s + PhD (1+3 or 1+4)

Fellowship/Program Components

• 1+3: One-year Master’s + 3-year PhD

• 1+4: One-year Master’s + 4-year PhD

• Continues annually based on satisfactory academic progress

• Applicable across a wide range of Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines.

Application Requirements

• Submit a full programme application to your chosen department.

• Meet academic entry requirements.

• Department-specific funding procedures may apply (details on their funding opportunities page).

Selection Criteria

While specific criteria may vary by studentship, general considerations include:

• Academic excellence

• Research potential

• Strength of proposal (for PhD stage)

• Alignment with departmental research strengths

Application Process

1. Visit the Faculty of Humanities funding opportunities page.

2. Review available studentships within your department.

3. Submit your programme application before the deadline.

4. Ensure you hold an offer by the time of funding selection.

Important Dates (Programme Application Deadlines)

To be eligible for funding, you must submit your application by:

• Alliance Manchester Business School: 1 December 2025

• School of Social Sciences: 1 December 2025

• School of Arts, Languages and Cultures: 12 January 2026

• School of Education, Environment and Development: 19 January 2026

Additional Notes

• Not deferrable — If you cannot start on time, the award is withdrawn (but you may reapply next year).

• Available for full-time and part-time study.

• Covers an extensive set of fields, including:

  • Accounting & Finance

  • Anthropology

  • Architecture

  • Education

  • International Development

  • History

  • Law

  • Sociology

  • Linguistics

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Fully Funded Humanities Master’s + PhD Pathway at University of Manchester (2026)