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UCEN Manchester is a well-regarded higher education provider based in the lively student city of Manchester. In addition to its five Manchester-based campuses, the institution’s recently opened City Campus Manchester provides industry-standard facilities and a superb quality of teaching.
UCEN Manchester offers its students opportunities for both academic success and personal development, with a range of programs including health & care professions, criminology, performing arts, sports and make-up artistry. Courses are delivered with practical skills components and give students the specific vocational training needed for success in their future careers.
UCEN Manchester comprises five higher education campuses located across Manchester in the north, south and centre of the city, ensuring that students have access to top-class facilities and tuition.
Current facilities at UCEN Manchester campuses include a TV & Film Studio, Outdoor Multi Sports Pitch, Mock Hospital Ward, 2 professional industry standard facilities, and state-of-the-art Cyber Security Labs. UCEN Manchester students benefit from the chance to work on live projects with influential companies, gaining vital industry experience.
UCEN Manchester was a Whatuni Student Choice Award nominee - Best FE College, 2018 and 2019, as well as a Whatuni Student Choice Award winner - Best Student Support 2021.
All higher education courses at UCEN Manchester are validated by one of the following partner universities or awarding bodies:
Courses include a mix of practical and academic based programming, with something for everyone, and are designed to provide students with the specific skills required for a job within a particular industry sector. Courses teach students a wide range of transferable skills which will be useful across any professional environment.
Assessment methods include coursework, research, presentations, case studies, portfolio and practical work. Teaching is delivered through a mixture of classes, group tutorials, skills workshops, and field trips. Tutors have a wealth of experience and industry expertise and are able to communicate effectively with students from all backgrounds and abilities.
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GET PROSPECTUSEntry requirements at UCEN Manchester vary on a course-by-course basis, and there are many alternative pathways to admission. The college admissions team considers each application individually, and prospective students are encouraged to visit the college website for course-specific details, and to familiarise themselves with any key dates for application submission.
UCEN Manchester also offers a wide range of Access to Higher Education diplomas, which provide a stepping stone to degree-level study. Applications take place online.
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ASK A QUESTIONAlthough UCEN Manchester does not provide their own housing, it works closely with Manchester Student Homes to help each student find secure, accredited accommodation which suits their own personal preferences and budget. House sharing options are available for groups of friends, as well as studio apartments or even rooms within other university halls of residence.
Manchester itself has a huge amount of rental accommodation available, and is well serviced by public transport systems, which makes travelling between home and college a smooth and straightforward task.
All of the UCEN Manchester campuses are self-contained learning environments, with modernised facilities including individual and group study spaces with computer labs and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.
Every campus has a well-equipped Learning Resource Centre, stocked with a large selection of books and journals, as well as plenty of digital resources and online reading material.
Creative facilities across each location include professionally equipped theatres, an industry standard TV & Film studio, an Outdoor Multi Sports Pitch, Mock Hospital Ward, two professional industry standard facilities and state-of-the-art Cyber Security Labs.
There is also a dedicated students union space and HE libraries, serviced by a Starbucks café and featuring a rooftop terrace.
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UCEN Manchester recognises the need for its students to receive sufficient academic and personal support while completing their studies, and manages a range of services aimed at helping students make the most of their university experience, and achieve their potential.
All students will also be assigned a personal tutor, who can help with any academic or personal matters, and there is a dedicated department that provides guidance on a wide range of issues including academic support, health and wellbeing, finance, welfare, and careers advice.
Students with disabilities can arrange one-on-one meetings with an advisor, who will provide personalised assistance during their time studying at the college.
The team is contactable via email, consultation or at a drop-in centre.
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEThe Arden School of Theatre
Alumni have gone on to find competitive work in large scale productions including The Book of Mormon, Derry Girls, Kinky Boots, Celebrity Cruises and Motown the Musical.
Students are taught in small classes, with full access to high-end facilities including modernised rehearsal rooms, theatres, dance studios, four fully equipped recording studios and DJ booths.
Manchester Film School
Film and television students are taught in a studio setting by current and former industry professionals, who impart valuable insights and experience. Graduates have gone on to work on Killing Eve, The Crown, Sherlock, Peaky Blinders, Coronation Street, and many more.
School of Art, Media and Make-up
UCEN Manchester’s creative courses encourage students to develop the skills required to progress into leading industry positions. Students can specialise in a wide range of subject areas, including graphic design, photography, animation and fashion.
School of Business and Law
UCEN Manchester was rated in the top 10 schools internationally for criminology, according to World Scholarship Forum 2019. It also offers particularly strong programmes in areas including sport, health and computing, with industry standard equipment, professionally focused programmes and distinguished teaching staff.
The lively and active UCEN Manchester Students’ Union (SU) acts as the representational voice of the many students who study there. The SU at UCEN Manchester organises a yearly timetable of events and activities to enrich the lives of its student members.
The SU is run by students, for students, and is there to provide opportunities for personal development, meet new people, get involved with campaigns and events, and to be part of the wider student community. The SU is active at all campuses and has an online platform where student experiences and ideas can be shared. Since September 2022, the SU operates out of its own facilities at City Campus Manchester, including spaces for clubs and societies, and a dedicated SU bar.
Each student has a say in the running of UCEN Manchester and can make their thoughts known by taking part in student surveys and establishing a dialogue with the elected student council members.
UCEN Manchester students have a wide range of clubs and societies to join, offered through the students’ union.
Current groupings include the Film Club, Tech Society, Photography Club, Football Society and the LGBTQ+ Society. UCEN Manchester also offers several sports clubs for new and returning students to participate in, including football, boxing, futsal, basketball, and American football.
Students are encouraged to establish their own clubs and societies if they do not exist already, with the support of the students’ union.
Manchester is considered to be one of the most vibrant and dynamic student cities in Europe and has recently been voted the 13th best city in the world, in a poll undertaken by TimeOut magazine. The magazine interviewed 20,000 city dwellers across the world about life in their hometown.
With a diverse and multicultural landscape of music, art, food, sport, and culture, an adventurous student can always find something to do in their spare time. Rich in culture, the city has plenty of museums and galleries to explore, such as the Whitworth Art Gallery, which curates a collection of world-famous paintings from the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh.
Manchester is well known for its nightlife, with a lively pub and bar scene to match any city in the UK. Whether wandering along Canal Street in the summer, or scouring the city for comedy clubs, attending a theatre performance or seeking out live music, there will always be a buzz to be discovered.
There are excellent transport links throughout the city and surrounding regions to make it easy for students to visit other popular nearby destinations including Liverpool, Leeds, and York.
See the campus and city for yourself in person by booking an open day place.
BOOK OPEN DAYCourses at UCEN Manchester incorporate work placements and internships alongside academic work. This format enables student to gain important industry experience and offers them the chance to build up contacts to help kick-start their career. UCEN Manchester prepares its students for the workplace with their industry standard facilities and industry led teaching.
The resident Student Support Services team offers personalised careers advice, delivered on a one-on-one basis. The Careers Team is able to assist students with CV writing, provide basic interview training, as well as offering general careers related advice and guidance.
Last year, 95% of UCEN Manchester graduates were employed or enrolled in further study within six months of graduating.
UCEN Manchester appreciates the cost of education and believes that access should be available to students from all financial backgrounds.
The college provides several financial support options, including non-repayable bursaries for students on a needs-basis and set criteria. These schemes make sure that more financially vulnerable students are supported. Typically, eligibility criteria requires students are aged between 18 and 25 and submit their annual household income to calculate the amount of funding they are eligible for.
UCEN Manchester also offers a few discretionary awards to provide secure education for students facing significant economic barriers.
Recognition Award - A hardship fund awarded at the discretion of the Welfare team.
Achievers Scholarship - Supports students progressing from partner institution, The Manchester College.
Access Fund - For students who are struggling with finances or who have a disability which means they have unexpected expenditures.
UCEN Manchester aims to provide a level of higher education which is accessible to anyone with the desire and drive to study and works to ensure fees remain fair.
Prices vary on a course-by-course basis, and more detailed information can be found by contacting UCEN Manchester, visiting their website, or by downloading their most recent prospectus.
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Many courses at UCEN Manchester offer an opportunity to do a work placement or sandwich year. These opportunities will help you develop your employability skills, and the careers department is also on hand to offer personal support.
As well as a wide range of courses on offer, UCEN Manchester also has loads of clubs and societies you can join during your studies. Joining societies is just one of the many ways you can tailor your experience at UCEN Manchester to suit you.
With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates.
If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study once you've got your undergraduate degree. You could opt to study a master's, or even get a PhD.
Living in uni halls means you'll have access to communal areas including kitchen and dining facilities. These facilities offer you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the students you're living with.
You'll also find all bills are included in your rent, and yes, that includes WiFi. Rent also covers security and maintenance. There are accessible rooms available in halls that have been adapted for disabled students.