Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)

About

Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is a leading modern university located in the heart of Manchester. It is a large university with a diverse student body of over 44,000 students from more than 120 countries, making it one of the largest universities in the UK. 

Objectives

Manchester Metropolitan University's key strategic objectives for 2030 include enhancing its inclusive culture, focusing on leadership, employee lifecycle, student experience, and celebrating diversity. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Law
• Health and Education, Science
• Engineering

Reasons to Study at Manchester Metropolitan University

1. Economic Growth

   We drive progress across the UK economy by boosting skills, employability, and prosperity on a foundation of sustainable growth. As the UK’s top degree apprenticeship provider, we offer innovative routes into education and business. From transforming high streets to advancing Industry 4.0, we help businesses innovate while developing the talented people who will become the global leaders of tomorrow.

    

2. Creative Excellence

   From one of the UK’s oldest art schools to our new School of Digital Arts, we offer one of the most diverse portfolios of creative degrees. Based in Manchester, a global creative hub and digital powerhouse, we champion creative excellence. With cutting-edge facilities, leading professionals, and world-class research, we prepare students for successful careers and show how creativity can positively shape the future.

    

3. Leading Sustainability

   Sustainability is central to Manchester Met. Ranked top five in the People & Planet League for over a decade and among the global top 50 in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, we’re proud of our achievements yet committed to doing more. Through our research and innovation, we’re driving progress toward a sustainable future and aiming to be a global beacon of sustainable development by 2030.

    

4. Tackling Inequalities

   We’re committed to building cohesive communities and a more just, inclusive society through our education, research, and values. As an intentionally inclusive university, we create a culture of belonging and open pathways for all to succeed. Our impactful research drives social mobility and equity, supporting vulnerable children, promoting gender equality, advancing inclusion for people with disabilities, and improving fairness in the justice system.

    

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

Entry requirements vary by course. Please check the course page to see the entry requirements.

International Students:

And the country page. You can find your country for specific requirements.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

• You will normally have at least an upper second class undergraduate UK honors degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.
• Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Country-specific entry requirements

Find your country for specific entry requirements.

How To Apply For Admission

Apply via UCAS

Apply Direct

Admission Contacts

Phone : +44 (0)161 247 6969

Gallery

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  University Library

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  School Building

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  Lecture Hall

Campus Tour

Facilities

ICT: IT & Digital ensures we harness technology to underpin our operations and drive our development, from IT support and data storage to cyber security and technology enhanced learning.

Library: Manchester Metropolitan University Library is located in the John Dalton building. Used by staff and students, it's also home to our Special Collections.

Cafeteria: Located at the far end of the Lowry building, the stylish Art School Café features a large, open-plan seating area with furniture styles to suit individuals or groups, modern feature lighting, and industrial-inspired decor. This cafe offers a wide range of fresh and delicious lunch options, with sandwich meal deals, premium sandwich meal deals, delicious cakes, and more.

Accommodation: We have a range of accommodation for our students, including university halls and private residences. We also offer summer accommodation if you’d like to stay in your halls throughout the summer. Explore your options and contact us if you would like more information.

Accreditations

EQUIS

AACSB

AMBA

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Professor Karen Moore

  Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Clerk to the Board of Governors Professor Karen Moore has executive leadership responsibility for Professional Services and as Clerk to the Board of Governors, she is responsible for university governance.

  Karen is a... read more

  solid state physicist and was awarded a PhD with honours from the University of Twente in Holland, having previously gained a first class physics degree from the University of Nottingham. She has an internationally recognised research record and was promoted to a chair in 2004.

  Prior to moving into higher education, Karen worked as a project manager for a large electronics research and development company. She has held a diverse range of senior roles, in academic and professional services, leading on large-scale, cross-university programme developments, change management and enhancement projects.

  Karen has extensive governance experience and has held a number of non-executive roles in the further education sector. She was chair of corporation for a sixth form college in Greater Manchester for 10 years, and then chair of the board of trustees for a multi-academy trust.

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  Professor Saul Becker

  Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Health and Education Professor Saul Becker is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Health and Education. Prior to this he was Professor of Children and Families at the University. Formerly, he was Professor of Social Ca... read more

  re Research and Education Practice at Cambridge University; Provost of the University of Sussex; and Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of the College of Social Sciences at Birmingham University. He has held professorial posts at Cambridge, Sussex, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Loughborough universities in the UK before coming to Manchester in May 2022 to establish a new Institute for Children’s Futures.
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  Pam Flynn

  Chief People Officer Pam Flynn has executive leadership responsibility for the delivery of the University’s People Strategy and associated services and programmes of work across the HR Directorate, with a particular foc... read more

  us on talent attraction, engagement, performance, reward, and wellbeing.

  Pam has held a number of senior HR roles at the University of Sunderland, Leeds Beckett University, and Liverpool Hope University, and also has prior experience as a Faculty Chief Operating Officer. She joined Manchester Metropolitan University in September 2019 as Deputy Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development. Pam is a graduate of the University of Liverpool, where she studied English Literature and Language, later completing an MBA in 2006. She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

  
  
   

Notable Alumni

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  John Bishop Comedian and actor
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  Sarah Burton OBE Creative Director, Givenchy
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  Steve Coogan Actor, Comedian, and Writer
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  Kadeena Cox OBE Parasport athlete

History

On 7 April 1824, the Manchester Mechanics’ Institute was formally established. Its main purpose included educating artisans and skilled workers in the scientific principles of their trade. It aimed to create a more skillful and efficient workforce, extending Manchester’s textile and engineering industries. Manchester School of Design opened in 1838 in response to a growing feeling that British industries were losing markets to overseas competitors. By providing design education for the region’s artisans, it was hoped to reduce the dependency on overseas firms.