University of Manchester Faculty of Humanities Fully-Funded Master’s & PhD Studentships 2026 

Overview

The University of Manchester Faculty of Humanities offers a wide range of fully funded postgraduate studentships and scholarships for students pursuing Master’s and PhD programmes in the 2026 academic cycle. These awards are designed to support outstanding students across humanities and social science disciplines, regardless of nationality.

Funding is available for combined Master’s + PhD routes (1+3 and 1+4), supporting students from postgraduate taught level through to doctoral research.

Eligibility

• Open to all nationalities

• Applicants must meet the minimum academic requirements for their chosen programme

• Available to:

  • Postgraduate Taught students

  • Postgraduate Research students

• Study modes:

  • Full-time

  • Part-time

Benefits

• Full tuition fees

• Tax-free annual stipend at the UKRI rate

  • £20,780 per year (2025–26 rate)

• Funding covers:

  • 1+3 route (Master’s + 3-year PhD)

  • 1+4 route (Master’s + 4-year PhD)

• Continuation subject to satisfactory academic progress

Fields of Study

Funding is available across a broad range of disciplines, including:

• Accounting & Finance

• Anthropology, Sociology & Social Statistics

• Politics, International Development & Criminology

• Education, Human Geography & Planning

• Law, Economics & Business

• Digital Humanities, Media & Linguistics

• History, Area Studies (African, Asian, European, Latin American)

• Science, Technology & Innovation Policy
  (and many more within the Faculty of Humanities)

Application Process

1. Apply for an eligible Master’s or PhD programme at the University of Manchester.

2. Ensure you hold an offer by your School’s funding deadline.

3. Visit the Faculty of Humanities funding opportunities page to apply for specific studentships.

Important Deadlines

• Alliance Manchester Business School: 1 December 2025

• School of Social Sciences: 1 December 2025

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

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

Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence

• Research potential (for PhD routes)

• Fit with the Faculty’s research strengths

• Satisfactory progress for award continuation

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the University of Manchester Faculty of Humanities Fully-Funded Master’s & PhD Studentships 2026