engineering and physical sciences

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Textiles 4
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‘It’s the most popular in the country...

according to UCAS applications, and
the most targeted by the UK’s top
graduate employers.’
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‘It has a strong reputation and a graduate employment rate The University of Manchester is Britain’s largest and most popular university,

university
consistently above the national average.’ The Guardian University Guide
with a distinguished history of academic achievement and an ambitious agenda
for the future, right at the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
The University has a 180-year tradition of economist Joseph Stiglitz – who join the The University is a truly cosmopolitan
success in research and learning. Many of distinguished list of 23 Nobel laureates who community: our students come from
the major advances of the 20th century have worked or studied here. around 165 countries. And it may be big,
began here, such as Rutherford’s splitting but our campus is compact and friendly.
With more than 500 degree courses to
of the atom and the development of the The benefits of a £650 million pound
choose from your opportunities here are
world’s first modern computer in 1948. investment in new buildings are
unrivalled. And it’s not just what we do,
immediately obvious. High-tech teaching
The pioneering work continues today and it’s the way that we do it. The University’s
facilities and striking new buildings are
every one of our students benefits from the academic excellence is complemented by
popping up everywhere, between the
fact that we are one of the country’s big our worldwide reputation for pioneering
impressive Victorian architecture we’re
five research universities. We lead the world problem-based learning; for courses that
famous for. We have our own museum,
in ground-breaking research in areas as combine face-to-face tuition with online
art gallery and theatre and the
diverse as cancer studies, poverty reduction learning; and for innovative schemes
magnificent gothic John Rylands Library.
and nuclear science and our teaching is where you can work on community
The Students’ Union has its own shops,
informed by the very latest cutting-edge projects while you study or experience
cafés and bars and four live venues,
developments and discoveries. life at the very best institutions in the
including the Manchester Academy,
world as part of your degree.
Our target is to become one of the top which has just won the award for best
25 universities in the world by 2015 and As a Manchester graduate, you will be entertainment venue in Manchester.
the university that the best students, joining an illustrious group. Our worldwide
Our support services, sport and social
teachers and researchers choose to come community of 212,000 graduates can be
facilities are second to none and, unlike
to. We have backed up this plan with a found in top positions in business, sport,
at many universities, we can guarantee
huge investment and are well on the way politics, the media and the arts.
you somewhere to live in university
to achieving our ambitious goals.
Your job prospects after studying at accommodation for your first year (or
We have some of the world’s leading The University of Manchester are excellent. your whole course if you are an
academics including writer Martin Amis; Employers recognise the value of a international student).
political scientist, Robert Putnam; and Nobel degree from here and our graduates are
Prize Winners, geneticist John Sulston and among the highest paid in the country.
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Textiles and Paper is an integral part of the School of Materials within the The Manchester Advantage Scholarship In addition, all new UK students who International Excellence

textiles
The award: £5,000 a year register for one of the textiles-based Undergraduate Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Manchester has the largest and Who is eligible: UK students who attain
undergraduate degree courses and who The Faculty of Engineering and Physical
achieve three A grades at A-level Sciences is offering ten scholarships of
most widely-based University Materials activity in the Western world, three A grades at A level or equivalent** (excluding General Studies) in the same £2,000 per year for well qualified
with annual household income* of year, or the equivalent in a national
bringing together a large number of staff and expertise in a number of around £17,910 or less. qualification, will be awarded a
international undergraduate students.
The awards will take the form of a
disciplines. There are more than 700 students in the School of Materials, The Manchester Achievement
scholarship of £1,000. The scholarship scholarship against the tuition fees. All
will be paid in two instalments, one in international students who are holding
with approximately 500 enrolled on Textile degree courses. Scholarship each of the first two years. an offer of a place within the Faculty will
The award: £2,000 per year
International students (those classified as be automatically considered for a
Textiles at Manchester has an excellent or a year in industry. These combinations Scholarships and bursaries Who is eligible: Students from the overseas for tuition fee purposes) who scholarship. For details of eligibility see
international reputation for research and are a major strength and this is reflected Manchester region who have successfully elect to study a course in Textiles Science www.eps.manchester.ac.uk/intschol
available
teaching. Close links with industry and in the exciting careers and leading participated in the University's own & Technology or Textile Technology
The University of Manchester is committed Manchester Access Programme. (Business Management) will each receive
Study resources and facilities
the strength of its degree courses means positions that our graduates hold in
to providing everyone with the opportunity a scholarship of £2,000 per year. The If you choose to study Textiles at
that Textiles has a superb track record in business and education throughout the • Find out how much you funding you
to study and therefore offers a range of scholarship will take the form of a tuition Manchester you will enjoy great facilities.
terms of graduate recruitment. We world. Please note however that in the may be entitled to with the University’s
University-wide scholarships and bursaries fee reduction and will be awarded
continually strive to maintain and first instance you will apply and register scholarship calculator at Our laboratories include materials testing,
to support you throughout your studies. automatically in the first year so there is no
improve our research and teaching for a three-year degree course. If you www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/ manufacturing technology, textile
Some of these are means-tested and some need to apply. To obtain the scholarship
quality by combining modern facilities successfully meet the progression criteria funding/home/scholarshipcalculator chemistry, information technology and
dependent on academic achievement. for subsequent years, students must
with a caring and professional approach. in year two, you can then apply for the CAD. We also have dedicated creative
* residual income achieve an overall average mark of 60% . design studios, state of the art
A wide portfolio of undergraduate opportunity to study abroad or in
degree courses is offered, combining industry for a year.
Means-tested scholarships ** For criteria of academic excellence multimedia learning packages and our
textiles with management, design, and bursaries please go to www.manchester.ac.uk/ Joule Library has the largest collection of
The demand for undergraduate places in
science, technology and retailing. undergraduate/funding/home/ textile publications in the world.
Textiles has significantly grown over the The Manchester Guarantee Bursary
Designed in conjunction with industry, criteriaofexcellence Our international reputation for teaching
past four years and while we have The award: £1,000 a year (includes the
these courses provide high-quality, and research attracts funding and
increased the number of places available minimum standard bursary of £300 for
relevant education and skills for today’s sponsorship from industry and the retail
on our degree courses, applicants are students who are receiving maximum
dynamic textiles and clothing industry. sector. As well as helping us to maintain a
strongly advised to apply early in the state support)
All our BSc degree courses can be UCAS application process. vibrant and exciting learning
extended to four years, giving students Who is eligible: All UK students with an environment, this ensures the
the opportunity to spend a year abroad annual household income* of up to continuation of our excellent employment
£27,120. record for students after graduation.
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Design Management for Fashion
Retailing BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code W290
Fashion & Textile Retailing BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code JN45
Management & Marketing of Textiles
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code J4N2

course details
Textile Design & Design
Management BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code J4W2
Textile Science & Technology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code JJ49
Textile Technology
(Business Management) BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code J4NF

typical offer
A-level: ABC
IB: 32
For full entry requirements see
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Degree courses with Degree courses with
Course details Industrial Experience Study Abroad
The diverse and unique nature Based on the three-year degree courses, These courses follow the same first and
these four-year derivatives allow a year second year as the equivalent three-year
of fashion and textiles is spent in industry. You would follow the courses and you would initially register
reflected in the breadth of same first and second year as the for the three-year course. This allows a
degree courses offered. equivalent three-year degree courses and greater degree of flexibility as you do not
Management, design, science, would initially register for the three-year have to commit yourself until the second
course. This allows a greater degree of year when you will be provided with
technology, and retail subjects

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flexibility, as you do not have to commit information about all options open to
are offered in a range of courses; yourself until the second year. To help you and invited to apply to transfer to an
all of which can be taken in you make an informed choice at that appropriate four-year course, provided
three years or over four years to stage, you will be provided with you have satisfactory examination results.
information about all options open to
include the opportunity for study you. You will organise your placement
The third year is spent abroad studying in
abroad in Europe, Hong Kong or an English speaking university (currently
during the second year in liaison with the
we have exchange agreements with
the USA, or to take a placement School and the University's Careers
universities in Sweden, Hong Kong and
in industry. Service. Those wanting to transfer to a
the USA). If you choose to study abroad
four-year course with Industrial
during your third year, you will be able to
Experience must have satisfactory
experience a different culture and make
examination results.
many new friends.
Your third year is spent in one or more
You then return to The University of
placements with companies where the
Manchester for the fourth year to study
work content can consist of a wide range
alongside those on their final year of the
of activities relevant to the degree course
three-year degree course.
you are following. You will be able to
utilise the skills and knowledge gained
Accreditation by a
throughout your first two years of study.
Organisations that have taken placement Professional Body
students include Debenhams, Marks and Courses are accredited by the Textile
Spencer, John Lewis, Selfridges & Co, Institute with an ATI (Associateship of
Hugo Boss, Freeborders, Matalan, the Textile Institute) being awarded when
Primark, Milliken and Adamley Textiles. you are 25 and have completed two
years in industry.
You then return to The University of
Manchester for the fourth year to study
alongside those on their final year of the
three-year degree course.
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First Year What are the career opportunities? First Year take a design enterprise unit where, as
Applied The first year provides an introduction to The degree course will equip you
Design Studio-based drawing and design part of a group, you will set up and run a
Management management and marketing concepts for a rewarding career in the textile and projects (covering knit, weave and print “company”. You may also choose
programme units from options including
and practices and to textile materials and clothing industry. It will also prepare you BSc (Hons) Textile Design and design), fabric production lectures and
textile production processes. for a career in other related and Design Management labs form the core of the first year. finishing processes and production
BSc (Hons) Management and management.
non-related manufacturing and service Designers and design managers have Students learn about the fundamental
Marketing of Textiles Second Year industries. Our graduates are in demand textile processes of fibre-to-yarn and
crucial roles to play in providing the
Combining management theory, by both industry and commerce; the yarn-to-fabric conversion as well as What are the career opportunities?
The second year focuses on product market place with the right designs at
marketing concepts, business economic performance requirements, new product integrated blend of theoretical and the right time and price. Awareness of design management, design processes, The degree course prepares students for

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principles and related subjects with applied development, market research and applied management and marketing technical, commercial, marketing and and CAD. a variety of careers. Graduates go into
management and technology, this degree consumer behaviour, integrated with subjects enables them to enter a range fashion aspects of the industry is both the manufacturing and retail sectors
course is designed to provide students course units in subjects such as branding of careers in areas including marketing essential. The Textile Design and Design Second Year of the textile and clothing industry as
with a good understanding of and fashion marketing. A significant and finance, human resources and Management degree programme has a In the second year, further management designers, design managers, selectors,
management and marketing skills in feature is a group project which strategic management. strong emphasis on developing the subjects are introduced through a buyers, stylists and producers. Some go
relation to a real industry. Set in the integrates textile product design, multidisciplinary skills that are necessary mixture of lectures and projects. The into other areas such as teaching and
Employment prospects are excellent and
context of Textiles, a major global industry, manufacture and marketing skills. in today's competitive marketplace. design and drawing projects, design accountancy and a number will
recent graduates from the School have
a key feature of the course is the emphasis Students learn to transfer their creative processes and fabric production sessions undertake postgraduate courses in areas
joined organisations such as Marks and
placed on the mix of both pure and Third Year ideas successfully into fabrics, using our continue, often with the participation of as diverse as museum studies and textile
Spencer, Hays, Next, Charnos, Matalan,
applied management subjects. These extensive range of industrial equipment. industrial partners. technology. Companies that have
For those on the standard three-year Milliken, Harrods, IBM, NatWest and
subjects are combined with production- recently employed our graduates include
degree course this will be your final year Mercedes Benz.
related technology to provide an ideal What will you study? Third Year Marks and Spencer, Gap, Next, Paul
(see below). For those on the course
foundation for the textile, retail or Smith, John Lewis, Benetton, Laura
‘with Industrial Experience’ there is a Design is studied within a business and For those on the standard three-year
marketing manager. Ashley, Matalan, DAKS Simpson and Bhs.
negotiated placement with a suitable marketing context and is underpinned degree programme this will be your final
company for a year. For those on the with a strong grounding in the necessary year (see below). For those on the
What will you study?
‘with Study Abroad’ course, this year will WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY technologies. The degree course aims to programme ‘with Industrial Experience’
Applied management is studied be spent abroad. develop creativity, self-reliance and there is a negotiated placement with a
alongside theoretical subjects such as Habib Ur Rehman motivation. Ideal for those with a mix of suitable company for a year. For those on WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
economics, microeconomics, retailing and Final Year Second year BSc (Hons) art and science subjects, the programme the ‘with Study Abroad’ programme, this
fundamentals of marketing. This feature Management & Marketing of Textiles educates graduates who are well year will be spent abroad. Natalie Christie
Course units in supply chain Final year of BSc (Hons) Textile
of the degree course, combined with “The cultural transition from the equipped and highly sought after for
management, management of design Design and Design Management
course units in supply chain Asian sub-continent to the UK has positions in today’s global industry. Final Year
and innovation, strategic marketing and
management, strategic marketing textile been a great learning experience. Programme units are assessed by both “The course is very hands-on and
quantitative methods build upon subjects All students in the final year are required
testing materials and textile processing, I chose to come to Manchester formal examination and coursework. provides you with the practical skills
studied in the previous years. You will to undertake a major design project and
allows our graduates to fully appreciate because of its rich cultural heritage required in industry. The tutors are all
also have the opportunity to undertake a produce a written report. Design work is
performance requirements and and strong ties to the global cotton friendly and supportive. The
research or enterprise project. Out of exhibited at the end of the year at the
production management, important industry. The course particularly University of Manchester appealed to
these projects can come the opportunity degree show held in June. Recent
areas for managers in today’s global interested me because it offers an me because of its good reputation
for further postgraduate research. projects include eveningwear,
economy. Taught through a mixture of excellent match of essential business and excellent facilities. Manchester
lampshades, car interiors, screens and
lectures, seminars, projects and practical skills and textile knowledge, and it is a cosmopolitan city with a large
fabrics for sofa covers - out of these final
lab classes, assessment is through formal will be highly beneficial to my career student community. I have
year projects can come the opportunity
examination and coursework. prospects on graduation.” thoroughly enjoyed my time here.”
for postgraduate research. All students
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management within the retail What will you study? First Year Third Year Graduates from these courses typically go
Fashion Retailing environment. Computer aided design Retailing is a dynamic sector with Taught through an integrated series of For those on the standard three-year into the fashion and textile industries as
and design communication course units growing employment opportunities for practical projects, laboratory classes, degree courses this will be your final year buyers, marketers and retail managers. In
BSc (Hons) Design Management enhance the fashion retail core for this graduates. These degree courses provide lectures and seminars, the first year of (see below). For those on the courses addition, they may move into professions
for Fashion Retailing course. As more retailers offer textiles, the academic and management skills both degree courses gives a fundamental ‘with Industrial Experience’ there is a such as accountancy and teaching or
clothing and food, our graduates with required, with particular strengths in grounding in a range of subjects negotiated placement with a suitable may pursue a career in research in the
BSc (Hons) Fashion and their knowledge of a modern global consumer behaviour. Fashion retailing is including retailing, marketing, textile company for a year. For those on the UK or abroad. Companies that have
Textile Retailing industry, together with their design studied in the context of a wider market processing and technology, computation ‘with Study Abroad’ courses this year will recently employed Textiles graduates
management and retail specific skills, are and with regard to e-retailing within a and management. be spent abroad. include Arcadia (Topshop, Dorothy
These two inter-disciplinary degree
assets to any management team. Perkins) Next, Oasis, Reebok, Charnos,

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courses equip students for careers in net environment. Continuous dialogue
Design Management for Fashion Retailing Matalan, Grattans, Marks and Spencer,
fashion retail management, currently one In the fast moving global fashion retail with industry by means of joint projects Final Year
provides specialised course units in the Coats Viyella, Debenhams, John Lewis,
of the most rapidly-evolving and major industry where communication between and seminars given by leading members In addition to developing a more in-
principles of multi-media and Benetton, Laura Ashley, DAKS Simpson
growth areas of business. With the buyers and international fabric and of the textile and retail worlds ensures depth knowledge and understanding of
CAD/graphics. The Fashion and Textile and Bhs.
increasingly global nature of retailing, the garment manufacturers takes place on a the success of these courses. those areas studied in previous years,
Retailing degree course introduces you to
industry requires managers and strategists daily basis, the ability to understand and Creative computer-based design projects the basics of garment construction, studies into Design and Innovation,
who understand consumer behaviour, effectively communicate at all stages in are an integral part of each year of the including aesthetics and drape, and Supply Chain Strategies, E-Commerce
marketing, and fashion operations. the fashion supply chain is crucial. To this Design Management for Fashion Retailing sewing technology. and International Fashion Retailing are
end if you register on the Fashion and degree course, and a design/retail introduced. The final year also provides WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Many core course units are common
Textile Retailing degree course you will research project is undertaken in the final Second Year the opportunity to undertake a major
across the two courses. The necessary Ami Iwakami
study garment construction, sewing year. The Fashion and Textile Retailing research project on a particular aspect of
creative and analytical skills are taught The fundamentals of year one are Second year BSc (Hons) Fashion and
technology and fashion theory as well as allows students to follow either a fashion, marketing, design management
through a problem-based approach to reinforced by a set of core course units Textile Retailing
the core course units. The course also has business pathway or fashion clothing or retailing. Previous examples of
practical work in areas such as trend designed to develop the specialist aspects
an option to incorporate clothing technology pathway which develops research topics have been “Ethical “When looking for a course, I
forecasting, fashion promotion and of retailing in greater depth. Again,
modules to give you the technical through the course. Teaching for both Retailing – Fad or Future?”; “A Guide to couldn’t choose between studying
design process management. Theory is course units in the Design Management
knowledge to understand the process of degrees is carried out through practical the Fashion Buying Process” and “The business or fashion, but the course
taught through traditional lectures and for Fashion Retailing course, further
making garments in industry. studio-based projects, tutorials and Perfect Shopping Experience”. Out of offered at The University of
seminars and covers topics such as develop multi-media skills through CAD
lectures, with problem-based learning an these projects can come the opportunity Manchester included both! The
fashion management, buyer behaviour, Graphics and design integration which
important element throughout the for further postgraduate research. main benefit of the course is that it
retailing and supply chain strategies and are linked to academic studies in
underpins the practical coursework. course. Assessment is via a mixture of Branding. The Fashion and Textile gives an overall view of the fashion
examinations and coursework. What are the career opportunities? industry as a whole, integrating the
Retailing degree course allows further
With design now playing an increasingly In addition to giving a good preparation creativity of arts, the strategic
study of clothing construction and
important part in the lifestyles of for those wanting to go into fashion thinking of business, and
fashion with theoretical studies in
consumers, there is a growing demand retailing, these degree courses develop a observations in the sciences. It will
Fashion Merchandising.
within retailing organisations for broad portfolio of skills that allow also lead to a worthwhile career
professionals who can combine an graduates to pursue a wide variety of which I can pursue anywhere in the
awareness of design and fashion with career paths as employers seek multi- world. Manchester is a great student
the necessary retail and business skilled personnel who are able to work in friendly town. I’ve never seen any
management skills. To meet this demand, multi-functional teams. city that is so focused on students!
the Design Management for Fashion It has the largest student population
Retailing degree course was created to in Europe and many outlets provide
provide a broad education in the theory, student discounts.”
practice and application of design
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A degree in Textile Science and First Year Third Year What are the career opportunities?
Textile Technology Technology is particularly suitable for The first year of the Textile Science and For those on the standard three-year There is a huge demand for our Textile
those of you wishing to enter senior Technology degree course shares the degree courses this will be your final year Technology graduates. The degree courses
BSc (Hons) Textile Science technical management, or research and same course units as Textile Technology (see below). For those on the courses prepare students for a variety of career
and Technology development, while Textile Technology (Business Management) and provides a ‘with Industrial Experience’ there is a pathways with graduates entering the
(Business Management) provides a strong fundamental basis of fibre, yarn and negotiated placement with a suitable research and manufacturing sectors of
BSc (Hons) Textile Technology background for those of you looking for fabric manufacture, the nature of company for a year. For those on the the textile, chemical engineering and
(Business Management) a successful management career in a materials, mathematics, physics, chemistry ‘with Study Abroad’ courses, this year clothing industries. Companies that have
manufacturing industry. and computation through an integrated will be spent abroad. recently employed our graduates include
Textiles is a vibrant and innovative

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international industry, with a consistent A special feature of these degree courses series of lectures, seminars and laboratory such global organisations as Ciba Geigy,
demand for top-quality graduates. The is the opportunity to study within an projects. In addition, this year provides an Final Year Coats Viyella, DERA and Marks and
continuing evolution of the industry industrial context. introduction to accounting, textile In addition to advanced concepts in Spencer. In addition, as the textile
provides exciting opportunities, embracing management and the economics of fibreand fabric, technical textiles and industry evolves and high performance,
the high performance technical textiles What will you study? textiles and clothing operations. production management are studied. added-value textile-based products
sector as well as the apparel and domestic There is a common first year and both Those following the Textile Science and emerge, more and more high-tech
textiles market. Recent innovations in Second Year Technology degree course will study a employers in alternative industries are
degree courses continue to share core
textiles include microclimate control course units in textile technology The second year builds on the range of course units addressing topical employing our graduates.
clothes, mobile communication platforms throughout the subsequent years. In the foundations laid in the first year with areas, such as composites, biomaterials
and medical textiles. second and final year the Textile Science course units in production technology, and the impact of textiles on the
and Technology course focuses on polymer technology and new product environment, while those on the Textile WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
The multi–disciplinary nature of textiles
developing expertise in science and development. For those on the Textile Technology (Business Management)
requires high-calibre technical managers
technology subjects while the Textile Science and Technology degree course course focus on global textile markets Emily Withers
and researchers with expertise in
Technology (Business Management) there is also an introduction to colour and human sustainable strategic Final year of BSc (Hons) Textile
engineering, chemistry, physics and
course’s focus moves to combine science, “smart” materials and management. Science and Technology
electronics. Utilising our technical
business and management with electronics. For those of you taking
expertise and broad equipment base, our During this year an extended project is “When first thinking about
technical know-how. Textile Technology (Business
degree courses in Textile Science and undertaken which will enhance research universities and careers I started
Management), operations & quality
Technology and Textile Technology abilities, analytical expertise and personal looking at doing Chemistry but I
management, costing & economics and
(Business Management) aim to develop skills. Recent projects have covered such came across the Textile Science and
management in a global context are
graduates with the skills to create and diverse areas as medical textiles, ink-jet Technology course in The University
introduced.
implement the next generation of printing, ethical management and the sale of Manchester prospectus. I realised
textiles innovations. of textiles and innovative management that it was an industry that really
techniques for the textile industry. Out of interested me. The course offered a
these projects can come the opportunity balance of topics, from the physical
for further postgraduate research. composition and properties of fibres,
to the production of fabrics and
yarns, which are delivered through
lectures and practical sessions in the
textile labs. The course is unique to
Manchester and the fact that it is a
top university meant that I knew I
wanted to apply here.”
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university accommodation in one of our halls of residence. For international University flat or hall of residence for their the flat, although rooms with en-suite week for a self-catering room with shared
students this promise is extended to the full duration of your studies. first year. If you’re an international bathrooms are also available. Catered facilities to £91 per week for a room with
student, this promise is extended to the halls include meals, which makes en-suite facilities. You can expect to pay
full duration of your studies. budgeting easier, and typically they also from £97 per week for a room in a hall of
provide small kitchens for the preparation residence with meals provided. All fees
The University offers a wide range of
of drinks and snacks. A high level of include the cost of utilities, insurance of
residential accommodation, ranging from
security is provided; the majority of halls personal possessions and internet
modern self-catering flats right through
have swipe card access systems, and connection.
to traditional collegiate-style halls of
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One of great benefits of being a student at Manchester is city with a compact and friendly city there’s the award-winning Academy at which hosts productions such as Phantom
that all the joys of Britain’s number one student city centre. A trendsetting music and style our own Students’ Union, the Apollo and of the Opera and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
capital that still has a place for traditional the MEN Arena. For smaller bands and Manchester is top of the international
are right on your doorstep. street markets and local pubs. A bustling unsigned talent you’ll find a host of small sporting league. Our footballing pedigree
metropolis whose famous Victorian venues. There are also vibrant folk and speaks for itself being home to rivals
architecture sits happily alongside northern soul and jazz scenes. Manchester City and – probably the city’s
stunning new developments. most famous export – Manchester
If classical’s more your thing - the Hallé
Manchester is the shopping capital of the and BBC Philharmonic Orchestras play at United. If you’re not a football fan,
North West. There’s an enviable range of the Bridgewater Hall and closer to home there’s lots more on offer: national and
flagship high street chains and designer are the performances of University and international cricket at Lancashire’s Old
stores. Highlights include Selfridges and Royal Northern College of Music students. Trafford Ground, rugby union at Sale
Harvey Nichols in the heart of the city, Sharks and super league rugby at nearby
Manchester’s landmark galleries and Warrington and Wigan.
but there are plenty of independent
museums like Daniel Libeskind’s Imperial
shops with a more hip feel in the The legacy of world-class sporting facilities
War Museum North, the Museum of
Northern Quarter. left by the 2002 Commonwealth Games –
Science and Industry, the Manchester Art
As a student here, you’ll be spoilt for Gallery or the University’s own Whitworth including the Manchester Aquatics
choice for food. There’s a range of Art Gallery, John Rylands Library and Centre, on the University campus and the
restaurants to rival any international city. Manchester Museum give you lots of National Cycling Centre – has been built
upon ever since. The most recent, and
Manchester has the largest Chinese opportunity to see fantastic permanent
striking, addition being the UK’s longest
community outside of London with a and touring exhibitions.
and widest indoor ski slope.
huge range of restaurants. Other Far
Those of a more theatrical persuasion can
Eastern communities are no less well And if you get tired of all this city living a
make a night of it at one of the many
represented, from Thai to Vietnamese, short trip will take you to two great
theatrical and concert venues Manchester
Malaysian to Indonesian. Another great national parks, the Lakes to the north
has to offer. The Lowry arts centre, which
Manchester experience is the fabulous and the Peak District to the east. The
includes two theatres as well as galleries
curry mile in Rusholme. The range is historic towns of Chester and York are
and restaurants, presents contemporary
enormous – not surprising for Europe’s also in easy reach, as are the varied
productions, including Opera North. Back
highest concentration of Asian eateries. delights of the north west coast.
in town, the Royal Exchange’s in-the-
Manchester has launched some of the round productions include everything
great names in music history... and this from Shakespeare to Noel Coward. Fans
legacy lives on today in the city’s vibrant of musicals and west end hits head to the
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out more at www.manchester.ac.uk, or bursaries and scholarships to help prevent such applications are considered on volunteering and work experience www.manchester.ac.uk/ University. A team of specialist advisers is
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All applications for full-time throughout the year. As one of the most
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information, including eligibility and how learning disability you are strongly Campus Sport programme, and a huge www.manchester.ac.uk/ssc
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Universities and Colleges Admissions opportunities to meet employers including:
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Service (UCAS). Students must apply nine major careers fairs a year; presentations
undergraduate/funding needs, any arrangements that may be www.manchester.ac.uk/sport
online at www.ucas.com. Applicants on campus; accredited careers modules; and There are two chaplaincy centres for the
who are unable to access the internet are necessary and the extent to which mentoring programmes which match major Christian churches. St Peter’s House
advised to contact the UCAS Customer International students appropriate support is available. students to employers. We also run the Students’ Union provides chaplains for the Anglican,
Service Unit on +44 (0)871 468 0468. The University of Manchester is a tel +44 (0)161 275 7512/8518 prestigious Manchester Leadership The University of Manchester Students’ Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed
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from 165 countries. email [email protected] Many of these services and more can be live bands to welfare advice, cheap provides facilities for Jewish worship.
In 2008/09, all new full-time home/EU
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£3,145 per year tuition fees for all courses international students, to help you both our Careers Resource Centre staffed by UMSU has some of the largest and most Muslim students and student societies for
Information is also available from the
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international students can be found on +44 (0)161 200 4979 (Echoes Nursery)
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our website at www.manchester.ac.uk/ www.manchester.ac.uk/
requirements and useful contacts. in the UK and is widely recognised as one of you.
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