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Sort:Latest reviewsI love it here! There are so many societies to join, and it’s really important you get stuck in straight away so you don’t miss out. If you miss out it might be pretty easy to drop off the map so make the effort from the outset and you’ll do well. Basically, just say yes! That applies to wherever you go, but at Manchester there are so many more opportunities so you have to have that approach to get the most out of it.
Manchester took ages to reply to my offer, which left me in limbo a bit, but I was successful and now I study here. There’s never a dull moment but I think that’s more because of the people and the atmosphere than the uni itself which, although prestigious, is pretty poorly organised in places which make manoeuvring around it tricky. If I hadn’t had people on my course in my flat I probably wouldn’t have known where to go, which is bad, and would’ve missed what might’ve been really important lectures. Find out more about the uni itself before you apply here.
My course is really fun, interesting and varied so I am never left bored. I like that I have the option to study abroad, which is something Manchester are really big on encouraging you to do, because it adds an extra dimension to your degree. The lecturers are good and although the lectures last quite a long time you do get breaks so it’s easy to stay focused. You should make sure you really read up on the layout of the course before applying so you don’t get any unwelcome surprises once you’re at uni.
Before I came here I’d heard that the city is basically run by students, and I heard right, there are so many here and that’s great. You really feel like a part of something, even though obviously you kind of have to have your wits about you and be smart: don’t walk home alone, get taxis rather than walking all the way back to the student village, don’t leave a drink unattended etc. Anyone applying should definitely visit the city for maybe like a weekend beforehand so you can get a feel for what the city’s like, because open days don’t really do it justice.
Manchester is everything I thought it would be – fun, vibrant and full of stuff to do! I love how you think you’re just getting to grips with it, then suddenly you find there’s a whole new section you haven’t explored. It constantly keeps you on your toes. The accommodation varies in terms of how good it is but for me living in fallowfield is perfect, and the social life there is incredible, but I’ve heard the city is also a great place to live because everything’s nearby. I’d tell anyone to apply early for your halls to avoid disappointment, and get organised before you come. It’ll be a great experience, but you need to be prepared for it.
So so good! I don’t know why everybody doesn’t apply here, it literally is the BEST place to be a student. Other unis I looked round just didn’t give off as much of a buzz as Manchester, you feel like you’re part of something crazy here, and every day is exciting. You’ll never get bored. The only advice I’d give in the other direction is if you want a really small chilled uni experience where you just work then maybe this wouldn’t be for you, but you can still get work done and chill out, it doesn’t always have to be full on.
My course isn’t the best organised, but I am having a really fun time here. The people are lovely and the lecturers, seminar leaders and academic advisors have been really welcoming and supportive, and I feel like I can go to them with any problems that I have. Some of the societies that I joined never actually got back to me or don’t have much going on, but apart from that I really am having a great time in Manchester.
Coming to Manchester is definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, the social life is awesome, and all my friends that have come to visit want to keep visiting time and time again. The nightlife is great but there’s also so much to do during the day, and so many free things to do, which are great as a student! No matter what you’re into there’s something for you here, and with it being such a big uni the range of courses and modules available are so much better than most other places. Because of this though you have to work really hard at your A levels/equivalents to get here, but once you’re here it’s amazing.
The course I’m on is amazing, I’ve met loads of great people on it! My advice to anyone wanting to come here would be to lock your doors, I was unlucky enough to get robbed, but with so many students about opportunist crime is bound to happen and that’s the same wherever you go. Work and party in moderation, don’t let one completely rule out the other, and try to experience as many new things as you can. It’s important to get your personal statement checked by as many people as possible. Always have a backup plan, and work your backside off to get to a great uni, like Manchester!
The uni experience here is amazing. If you want to come here be prepared to do a lot of drinking, and have a lot of fun in the process! That said though there is a standard you have to meet work-wise here that you have to live up to, so unless you’re ready to work hard another uni might be better for you. It’s one of the best unis in the country, and is the biggest, so the student population is massive, but that means you’ll never be at a loss for things to do or new people to meet.
I love my course, but it’s easy to forget here at Manchester that you’re actually here to work! There’s so much going on here, from pub quizzes to sports to club nights, that it’s a brilliant place to be. There aren’t many places this vibrant or this full of students that also have such a good and well respected university in it as well, which makes you really feel like you’re a part of something you don’t get anywhere else.
I moved accommodation due to poor organisation of the uni, but apart from that, I’ve had an amazing time in Manchester! The course is good, the people are great and the nightlife is pretty much unbeatable in the north. It’s the kind of place all your mates will want to visit, and I would tell anyone who wants to apply to be ready to have to host for a lot of friends as there’s so much going on here and it’s such a popular city!
Getting involved in football is something I would encourage anyone who’s interested to do. The socials and the games are a good place to meet some great lads who I’ve had some good laughs with. The initiation was brutal but worth it! If you want to come here you need to do well in your exams and be up for a challenge as well as an adventure, but living in such a big city means the possibilities are pretty much endless.
English lit at Manchester is taught by really experienced professors, which is really great as it means that you’re learning from people who are researching in the field that you’ve chosen to study. The nightlife here is also fantastic, and there’s always cheap entry and drinks nearby, with masses of clubs and bars to explore every night of the week without fail. The accommodation at Weston hall could be better, but is one of the safer places to live while also being a great atmosphere, so I would definitely recommend it to anyone applying here.
What I love most about Manchester is definitely the nightlife! I like the fact that there’s always something going on and you’re never at a loss for something to do on a night. The clubs are nearby to where I live (lambert and Fairfield private accommodation) and the drinks and entry are cheap. You’re also never too far away from uni, even if you live in fallowfield it’s only a 15 minute bus journey and the buses are cheap and regular.
I still have no idea how to use blackboard! As the main way in which information and work is transmitted from the uni professors to students this has been a big problem, and because I am in private halls I have struggled accessing the university network. This caused me great struggle in my first couple of weeks and was not helped by the poor communications through the IT department. For such a good university on paper, I expected more from Manchester.
For the first few weeks of uni I had very few lectures and contact hours at all and felt that the money that I am paying per year was not being put to good use. Also, it was very difficult to navigate the ‘student system’ because there was very little help on how to find your timetable or how to book onto it. Many people on my course found themselves in the wrong lecture/seminar because of poor organisation of the university.
Manchester uni provides great access to journals and has one of the largest online libraries, which means that I can do my work from anywhere on campus and can submit my work from home because of their excellent IT resources. The free 147 bus is also great as it provides unlimited transportation and fast transportation between the north and south campus, and I have used it a lot. If you’re applying to Manchester you need to stand out from the crowd with your application, and talk about why you’re wanting to come to the city as well as the university.
Getting the opportunity to study abroad as part of my degree is brilliant, most other unis don’t offer this so it particularly won me over in terms of picking Manchester as my first choice. My tips for getting for a place would be make sure you enjoy what you do before you apply, be willing to embrace new cultures and experiences (particularly if you’re going abroad!) and be open to new opportunities as Manchester will provide you with a lot of them.
4.3
Literally couldn’t be much better here. The people are friendly, the staff are great and the courses are interesting. I don’t think I know anyone who isn’t having a good time! Manchester wasn’t my first choice but I’m so glad that I ended up here because it’s definitely worked out for the best. I’ve made some unforgettable memories here in the year I’ve been here, and I hope to make even more as I go along. Anyone considering Manchester – do it!