Dr. Iain Deas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Iain Deas is a Reader in Urban and Regional Policy Planning at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on territorial governance policies, particularly how they relate to regional policy and institutional change. He has worked extensively on inter-city networking and supra-regional policies, including the Atlantic Gateway and Northern Powerhouse initiatives. Deas has published widely on city-regional governance policies, with a special emphasis on the experiences within the Manchester city-region. He is also engaged with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, exploring how his work contributes to these global objectives. His academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Manchester, a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Glasgow, and a Master of Science in Urban Development from the University of Strathclyde.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.