Manchester Metropolitan University

New School of Digital Arts launched by Lord Mandelson

The University’s Chancellor launched Manchester Metropolitan’s ground breaking new School of Digital Arts (SODA) recently this September.

SODA is an interdisciplinary school that will bring together art and design with technology and computing under one roof – fusing the creative with the digital - a first in UK higher education.

Previously known as the International Screen School, SODA is a GBP35m investment into workspaces, networks, teaching and research that will help to plug the growing digital skills gap.

SODA will open its doors in 2021, producing over 1000 graduates annually with expertise in disciplines that span film, animation, UX design, photography, games design, AI and more, often working on live projects with industry partners.

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Manchester Metropolitan climbs 11 places in university rankings

Manchester Metropolitan has climbed 11 places in this year’s The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide rankings.

The University is 69th in the 2019 table, rising from 80th in the 2018 edition. The result places Manchester Metropolitan 6th among the North West region’s universities.

Vice Chancellor, Professor Malcolm Press commented:

"This latest ranking is the highest position that the University has occupied and reflects our collective commitment to teaching quality and student outcomes.”

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Manchester Metropolitan provides students with high quality teaching in a friendly and supportive environment. Its excellent teaching quality has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver award.

The TEF Panel judged that Manchester Metropolitan delivers high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.

Manchester Metropolitan’s academic staff have strong links with industry partners across all subject areas, contributing their knowledge and experience to the design of courses and also giving specialist lectures and seminars to students.

The University has links with professional bodies and associations, including AACSB and ACCA, to ensure the content of its courses is up-to-date and relevant to industry.

The Research Excellence Framework measures the quality of research in UK universities. In the 2014 assessment, valid until 2021, the University increased the number of researchers carrying out world-leading and internationally excellent research by 70%. This saw a rise in 12 places in the quality rankings as a result (REF, 2017-2021).

Manchester Met academics develop research that directly influences degree programmes whilst helping solve major issues at local, national and international levels. Students are taught by experts in their subject who, alongside teaching, could also be delivering business solutions or advising on major policy changes for governments.

Manchester Met offers a wide-range of foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses. Students are sure to find a course to suit their interests.

All programmes are enriched by Manchester Metropolitan’s extensive research activities and many have been developed in close partnership with businesses and industry professionals.

Manchester Met has five diverse faculties:

• Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Faculty of Health, Psychology & Social Care

Other study options

Foundation courses are available to prepare students for university study, and to provide the level of knowledge needed to secure a place at Manchester Metropolitan University. There are several routes available to students who don’t have the entry requirements for direct entry on to undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.

There is more than one Foundation Year route and also, the opportunity to take preparation courses that lead on to the second year of undergraduate and to postgraduate programmes.

Pre-sessional English courses and free English language support is available for international students still needing to meet the English language requirements of their chosen degree course. The 5, 10 and 20, 30 and 40 week intensive English and academic-skills programmes focus on improving language skills and preparing students for study in the UK, available at various start dates throughout the year.

The University has academic partnerships around the world. These include collaborative teaching partnerships where Manchester Metropolitan University degrees are delivered with local partners and student exchange agreements with over 150 partners all over the world and research collaborations.

Study-abroad and exchange opportunities are available in Europe, Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico and the US.

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Undergraduate application (Foundation Year and Undergraduate Study)

UCAS is the online application system that students must use to apply for undergraduate study. Manchester Metropolitan University’s institution code is ‘M40’. Students should ensure that this code is entered clearly on their application form, together with the code for the course they wish to apply for.

Students should follow the below steps:

• Complete the application form
• Receive and accept their offer
• Apply for accommodation
• Pay a deposit amount that will be confirmed with their offer letter from the University and will be deducted from their total tuition fees
• Complete the CAS Request Form
• Apply for Visa

Postgraduate application

Students can apply online for most postgraduate taught courses. If the course students are applying for does not have an online application option, they will need to complete the Postgraduate Application Form and submit it by email.

Standard supporting documents include:

• Copies of academic transcripts and graduation certificates
• Two references, one of which must be an academic reference
• The personal statement
• Evidence of English language proficiency

Some courses will have additional application requirements. There is no deadline for applications to postgraduate programmes, however students are advised to apply as early as possible to allow for processing of application and visa.

Via an Education Adviser or Partner

The University’s in-country advisers and partners have a lot of experience guiding students through their application to Manchester Met.

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The University is undergoing a GBP400m major investment programme to develop its facilities, buildings and public spaces, and is ranked as the UK's greenest university (People and Place University League 2017).

Manchester Metropolitan University is located amongst world-renowned music, arts, shopping and sports venues and the second largest Chinatown in the UK. Manchester is considered the UK’s ‘best city to live in’ (Global Liveability Survey 2018 by the Economist Intelligence Unit) and one of the world's top 10 most exciting cities (Time Out City Life Index 2018).

Some of Manchester Metropolitan’s facilities include:

• The university library, open 24 hours a day from September to June, that has Learning Zones with over 1 million books, journals and e-resources.
• Over 4000 PCs across campus.
• A full-sized mock courtroom, providing students with essential practical skills for a career in law.
• A Fashion Studio that is used for the production of garments from design through to development and manufacturing. The studio is equipped with CAD software, specialised sewing and joining machines and laser cutting equipment.
• A multimedia studio that has high definition vision mixing, HD cameras, full audio, video recording facilities and a computer usability lab which captures and analyses human behaviour. There is also an animation suite, dedicated green screen room, lighting rigs and motion capture equipment.
• Social areas that students can use to relax in, including the Students’ Union Main Hall, Students’ Union Café and Shop, Brooks Building Café, Strength and Conditioning Gym, Business School Atrium, Brooks Building Atrium, and many more.

Manchester Metropolitan offers guaranteed accommodation for international students for their first year of study (accommodation application required before August deadline). All rooms are based in the city centre, close to where students study and near to local facilities.

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Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to recognising high-achieving students and has a comprehensive range of scholarships available. These include:

Vice-Chancellor International Scholarships (Non-EU Students only)

Manchester Met offers Vice-Chancellor scholarships, each to the value of GBP5,000. These scholarships are open to international students who enrol on a full-time taught programme and meet the eligibility criteria.

Students can apply for an award if they:

• Are an international student (classified as ‘overseas’ for tuition fee purposes)
• Have been offered a place on a taught course starting in January 2019 or September 2019
• Are not currently registered on a course at Manchester Met

Postgraduate Scholarships

Manchester Met provides scholarships of up to GBP2,000 for high achieving applicants. This scholarship is open to international students who enrol on a full-time postgraduate master’s programme and meet the eligibility criteria. The scholarship will be awarded automatically upon enrolment no application is required.

Internal Funding Sources

Students may be eligible to apply for other funding options including research degree scholarships, alumni loyalty discounts, sport scholarships and faculty-specific postgraduate discounts.

Students should refer to the website for relevant funding terms and conditions and for the eligibility criteria.

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