Study in Manchester
One of Europe's biggest student cities, known for its creative, digital and business sectors and a lively, affordable city centre.
- Courses for home students
- 120
- Universities and colleges
- 9
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Universities and colleges in Manchester
Every institution below teaches courses for UK home students in Manchester.
Arden UniversityA UK university specialising in blended learning: around two days a week at a study centre, with the rest of your study online.25 coursesUniversity of Bolton, Manchester campusUniversity of Bolton degrees taught at a Manchester city-centre campus.9 coursesBPP UniversityA specialist university for business, law and professional education with city-centre campuses.4 coursesGlobal Banking SchoolA higher education provider with campuses in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, teaching degrees in partnership with UK universities.11 coursesInternational Business College ManchesterA Manchester college teaching Pearson BTEC Higher National Diplomas in business, computing and hospitality.3 coursesLondon College of Contemporary ArtsA creative and business college teaching university-awarded degrees in design, fashion, games, hospitality and management.10 coursesUniversity of Greater ManchesterUniversity of Greater Manchester degrees taught at a Manchester campus.6 coursesThe University of LawA specialist university for law, business, criminology, psychology and computing, with campuses across England and online study options.44 coursesUlster UniversityUlster University branch campuses in London, Birmingham and Manchester, run in partnership with QA Higher Education.8 courses
What you can study in Manchester
Undergraduate DegreesHonours degrees such as BA, BSc, BEng and LLB, usually three years full-time.47 courses in ManchesterDegrees with a Foundation YearFour-year degrees that start with a supported foundation year. Ideal if you have been out of education.21 courses in ManchesterTop-Up DegreesOne-year courses that turn an HND or Foundation Degree into a full honours degree.1 course in ManchesterFoundation Degrees (FdA / FdSc)Two-year, work-focused qualifications that can be topped up to a full honours degree.2 courses in ManchesterHNC and HND CoursesPractical Higher National qualifications valued by employers, assessed mainly by assignments.7 courses in ManchesterCertificates of Higher EducationOne-year CertHE programmes: a recognised, low-pressure first step into university study.5 courses in ManchesterPostgraduate DegreesMaster's degrees including MBA, MSc, MA and LLM, usually one year full-time.37 courses in Manchester
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