I am sorry Starbucki, I did not see your reply because there was no notice in the system.  And I dont visit the forum regularly.

The program is 55,000 pound for the whole course.

You will need to go Manchester 3 times a year (for the first 2 years).  Then you need to go twice a year until you graduate.  So, assuming you take 5 years to complete (I am aiming for 3.5 years), you will need to go there 10-12 times.  You should assume it cost you 1500 pound per trip.

There is no other costs.

First 2 years is to teach you all the research techniques (statistics, quant, epistemology, equation modelling etc).  That is in October and Feb.  You will need to attend conference every June.  So that is 3 times a year.

From there onward, it pretty much depends on your progress.  Most guailors take longer to complete.  Most kiasu Asians want to complete fast fast (like me) (mind you, the school fees are the same even if you complete quicker).

It is a good course.  It was ranked the best in 2012.  But this year dropped to 3rd.