Manchester Metropolitan University

At Manchester Metropolitan University, we pride ourselves on providing a warm, engaging and supportive environment for your postgraduate studies. Join over 6,000 students who have chosen to pursue their postgraduate qualifications with us. There are four different faculties within the University: Business and Law, Arts and Humanities, Health and Education, and Science and Engineering, with more than 150 postgraduate taught programmes on offer. Alongside the new Doctoral College designed to support postgraduate research students to thrive.

This year marks Manchester Met's 200th anniversary, a testament to our commitment to driving innovation and progress through outstanding education and research.

• The University is home to The Manchester Writing School, which produces award-winning novelists and poets, and is led by former Poet Laureate Professor Carol Ann Duffy DBE.
• Manchester Met is ranked 59th in the Times and Sunday Times university league tables (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).
• Prestigious EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditations place the Business School among an elite group of triple-accredited business schools worldwide.
• Manchester School of Architecture is ranked 5th in the world and 2nd in the UK in QS subject rankings.
• Our pioneering degree apprenticeship programmes are training more than 2,000 people from over 500 employers.
• We're proud to have consistently ranked as a top 3 sustainable university in the People and Planet University League since 2013, currently placed 2nd.

Courses and lecturers

Our mission is to help students become highly employable, confident professionals by delivering excellent teaching and research through courses accredited by key industry bodies.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated teaching team who are experts in their field – passionate professionals committed to your education. They actively shape Manchester Met's programmes, infusing them with practical, industry-relevant skills and knowledge essential for advancing your career.

Manchester Met offers a diverse range of postgraduate programmes across a wide range of study options, including part-time and full-time study, short courses, CPD, as well as masters and research degrees across numerous subject areas.

For more course information, visit our website.

Job prospects

93% of our postgraduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Higher Education Statistics Agency data, 2020/21 UK graduates who studied a full-time, postgraduate taught course).

Manchester Met collaborates closely with businesses across diverse sectors to ensure that our courses reflect today’s challenges and demands, so that you develop the skills and knowledge to make your next career move. As a Manchester Met student, you’ll also have access to lifelong careers support from our dedicated Careers and Employability Service.

Realise your potential with Future me, a personal development plan unique to you. Activities across the year help support your goals, such as Future me week. This is your opportunity to hear from motivational speakers, increase your confidence and boost your skills.

Student life

Student union

Every Manchester Met student is automatically enrolled as a member of the Students’ Union, dedicated to enhancing your university experience. The Union goes beyond academic achievement, aiming to support you in all aspects of student life.

Clubs and societies

Whether you’re already engaged in sports or looking to explore new activities, you’ll find over 100 sports clubs and societies to join. There is also a range of free drop-in sports and activities across campus, including women-only sessions.

City life

Situated in the heart of Manchester, our campus offers unparalleled access to a city renowned for its welcoming, cosmopolitan, and innovative spirit. Named as the only UK city in the Top 30 must-visit destinations by Lonely Planet, Manchester is a wonderful place to live and to learn. You will be surrounded by art, sport, and culture, making the city the perfect setting for exploring your passions and creativity.

Facilities

At Manchester Met, our campus boasts impressive lecture theatres, seminar rooms and study zones, alongside an incredible library stocked with more than a million books, journals, and e- resources that you can access 24 hours a day during the academic year. You’ll find ample support, including digital resources, study workshops and learning support available in a way that suits you.

Explore our campus and facilities wherever you are using our Virtual Tour.

Student support

Manchester Met offers a whole range of specialist services to help you achieve your very best.

• Study Skills team
• The Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
• Manchester Met Sport
• Chaplaincy team
• The Disability Service
• For international students, the Language Centre

Fees, funding and costs

Scholarships/Bursaries

A range of faculty and subject-specific scholarships are available, as well as specific scholarships for international students. Our scholarship packages offer you the opportunity to enhance your experience while studying at Manchester Met. Visit our website for details of current scholarships.

Postgraduate Master’s Loan

The funding available for postgraduate study is different depending on whether you normally live in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, or Scotland.

If you’re studying a masters course, and live in England, you may be able to get a loan to help you with the cost of your tuition fees and living expenses. For up-to-date information, please visit the GOV.UK website.

For PhD, Professional Doctorate, or EdDoc students, a loan is available to help with course fees and living costs whilst you study. For up-to-date information, please visit the GOV.UK website.

Fees for UK and international students are listed on each course page on our online prospectus.

Research

Manchester Met’s research is focused on five world-transforming missions – each committed to advancing understanding of the pressing problems facing our planet and global society. They drive a better understanding of the world around us, advancing knowledge and delivering new insights.

90% of our research impact was rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Our new Doctoral College brings together and supports our doctoral community to help them grow their research and develop as research leaders of the future. You can access training, support and wider networks through our Doctoral Services team to develop yourself and your research alongside academics in your field.