Institution info: Overview

MANCHESTER COLLEGE (THE), UK

• Overview
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• Student Life
• Admission
• International Students

The Manchester College was formed through the merger of City College, Manchester and the Manchester College of Arts and Technology (MANCAT). The College’s strengths lie in its highly qualified staff, a cutting-edge learning environment, quality equipment, security and comfort.

The College offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses designed to help the students reach their full potential. The Manchester College aims to lead curriculum innovation, professional development and employer engagement, and works collaboratively with existing schools and the new academies.

The College is constantly developing its portfolio of higher education qualifications, open & distance learning options, as well as a range of international education programs.

The Institution is involved in the establishment of seven new industry-linked academies, designed to provide education and encourage students to learn directly from industry experts. The aim of the academies is to lead innovation in learning to a world class standard.

The College has a variety of projects and partnerships in place to support the community in the development of new skills, opportunities and cultural enrichment.

Awards

• Training Quality Standard has awarded Manchester College a Part ‘A’ certification for overall employer responsiveness and two Part ‘B’ certifications for industry expertise in automotive and construction provision.
• The college holds an ‘Investors in People (IiP)’ accreditation. This is a framework for delivery of business improvement through people.
• The college has been awarded the 'Matrix' Standard for information, advice and guidance services.
• The Manchester College is one of the best providers of education in the country, according to a confidential student survey benchmarked against 140 colleges nationally.
• The college’s Openshaw campus holds a ‘Food Futures Silver Certificate’ for its commitment to the values and vision of Food Futures and contribution to many of its objectives.
• The college’s nursery in Harpurhey has been awarded the National Day Nurseries Association’s Quality Assurance Award at level 3, which is the highest grade attainable.
• The College’s building at Harpurhey has won several awards for its architectural excellence.

 

Courses at MANCHESTER COLLEGE (THE), UK

By subject

• Applied and Pure Sciences
• Architecture, Building and Planning
• Art
• Beauty and Personal Care
• Career Planning and Job Skills
• Education and Teaching
• Engineering
• Fashion Designing
• General Management and Business
• Hotel Management and Hospitality

• Humanities
• IT and Computer Science
• International Culture, Literature and Foreign Languages
• Law
• Mass Communication and Media
• Medicine and Life Sciences
• Music, Dance and Theatre
• Physiotherapy
• Sales, Marketing and Retailing
• Sports and Sports Management
• Therapeutic Personal Care

By qualification

• All courses
• Career based/Vocational courses

• Pathways to undergraduate
• Undergraduate