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undergraduate
prospectus
2011 entry
find out more
See: www.manchester.ac.uk
Visit the campus
The University of Manchester website has further
information on undergraduate courses, helpful advice
on student life, plus videos and profiles of our
students. You’ll also find out more about what the
city of Manchester has to offer, our careers and
accommodation services and information for
international applicants.
You can call into the University’s Visitors Centre every
weekday between 9.00am and 5.15pm to take a selfguided tour of the campus.
Contact the admissions officer
Telephone the subject admissions officer for specific
course information – contact details are at the bottom
of the course pages.
Come to an open day
Alternatively, you can drop into the Visitors Centre at
1.20pm on the first and third Wednesday of every
month to join a guided tour of the campus. Weekly
sessions are held during the busiest times of the year.
The afternoon includes a comprehensive presentation
on the University and a campus tour led by a current
student, taking in all of the main services and
facilities.
You can find out more information about dates and
book on a tour by visiting:
www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/guidedtour
or by calling +44 (0)161 275 2077.
Friday and Saturday, 18 and 19 June 2010
Saturday, 2 October 2010
For more information see:
www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/opendays
If you require a copy of this
prospectus, or certain sections of
it, in an alternative format, please
contact the Student Recruitment
Office on +44 (0)161 275 2077.
www.manchester.ac.uk
Contents
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University
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Student life
Courses
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‘Small print’
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Maps
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Course index
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contents
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University
Our reputation
Our campus
The Manchester experience
Our research
Manchester, the city
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Student life
Accommodation
Support
Learning
Library and IT
Study abroad
Careers
Sport
Students’ Union
International
Scholarships and bursaries
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Courses
Applied Youth
and Community Studies
Accounting and Finance
Aerospace Engineering
Archaeology
Architecture
Art History and Visual Studies
Business Studies
and Management
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Chinese
Civil Engineering
Classics and Ancient History
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Combined Studies
Computer Science
Computing
Dentistry and Oral
Health Sciences
Drama
Earth Sciences
Economic and Social Studies
Economics
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
Engineering and Science
with an Integrated
Foundation Year
English Literature
and American Studies
Environmental Science
Studies
European Studies
French
Geography
German
History
Human Communication
Italian
Japanese
Joint Language courses
Language, Literacy
and Communication
Law
Learning Disability Studies
Life Sciences
Life Sciences with a
Foundation Year
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Linguistics and
English Language
Management and Leisure
Materials Science
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medicine
Middle Eastern Studies
Modern Languages
Music
Nursing and Midwifery
Optometry
Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Philosophy
Physics and Astronomy
Planning and Landscape
Politics and International
Relations
Psychology
Religions and Theology
Russian
Social Anthropology
Sociology
Spanish and Portuguese
Textiles
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The ‘small print’
Maps
Course index
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With a distinguished history of academic
achievement and an ambitious agenda
for the future, The University of
Manchester offers you a learning
experience rooted in a rich educational
heritage and boosted by cutting-edge
research and innovation – all at the heart
of one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
our reputation
Innovative
Internationally renowned
Our tradition of success in learning and research
stretches back over 180 years. The birth of the
modern computer, the splitting of the atom, the
founding principles of present-day economics –
all these and many more world-changing
innovations have their roots here, at The University
of Manchester.
Since 2005, the University has risen in the influential
Academic Ranking of World Universities Survey
conducted by Shanghai Jiao-Tong University, from
53rd to 41st in the world, and seventh in Europe,
confirming us as a progressive and world-class
teaching and research institution.
Today, we enjoy a global reputation for both our
pioneering research and our problem-based approach
to learning.
Ambitious
“Manchester is a place for
individuals, brilliant kids who like
to do their own thing… and if
you are ready it will release you
to do the same…”
The Virgin Guide to British Universities
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Our mission is to become one of the top 25
universities in the world by 2015 and the preferred
destination for the best teachers, researchers and
students.
It’s a goal that we’re well on the way to achieving,
backed by a major investment programme in
facilities, staff and buildings.
Distinguished
Full of opportunity
More than 5,800 academic and research staff – many
leaders in their fields, with international reputations –
provide stimulating learning environments and
excellent standards of teaching.
Employers actively target University of Manchester
graduates, giving you excellent job prospects. You
can take advantage of countless exciting personal
development opportunities and professional careers
advice from a university careers service that has
consistently been voted the best in the UK by
graduate recruiters.
Recent iconic appointments include novelist Martin
Amis, political scientist Robert Putnam, and Nobel
Laureates, life scientist John Sulston and economist
Joseph Stiglitz.
Successful
Choose The University of Manchester and you will
join one of Britain’s most forward-thinking
universities, which builds on its success year on year –
and invites you to do the same.
As a Manchester graduate, you will join a prestigious
hall of fame, including 23 Nobel Prize winners among
our current and former staff and students.
Our worldwide community of 230,000 graduates can
be found in top positions in every imaginable field,
including Terry Leahy, chief executive of Tesco; former
Secretary General of Amnesty International Irene
Khan; writer/performer Meera Syal, and musicians
The Chemical Brothers.
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“Manchester’s developed a surprisingly
close-knit student community. The two
halves of the campus are compact and
close-by, so no one gets isolated.”
The Push Guide to Which University
our campus
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With a friendly campus packed with excellent
facilities, situated on the doorstep of Britain’s number
one student city, The University of Manchester has
everything you need to get the most from both your
studies and your leisure time.
A ‘mini metropolis’...
Our cosmopolitan campus is home to more than
37,000 students from around 150 countries.
Outstanding facilities
Traditional Victorian buildings at the heart of the
campus are joined by modern lecture theatres,
laboratories, studios and computer labs, all boosted
by an ongoing £650 million investment programme.
You’ll enjoy contemporary study facilities and a host
of student support services.
An activity-rich environment
World-class sports facilities, one of the UK’s largest
university libraries and dozens of bars, shops and
entertainment venues give you plenty to do outside
lectures. We have our own museum and art gallery,
and an independent theatre is based on campus.
University Place, our new flagship building, is now
a focal point for major events and a first point of
contact for all our visitors.
The hub of student life, the Students’ Union has its
own shops, cafés and bars, as well as four live
entertainment venues – including the famous
Manchester Academy.
Diverse living choices
We offer you a safe and attractive living environment,
providing a wider choice of accommodation than any
other British university, both on and off campus.
Responsible living
Award-winning environmental practices include
comprehensive, cross-campus recycling facilities and
the monitoring of energy usage, while campus shops
and catering outlets demonstrate our commitment to
Fairtrade products.
And much more...
Both on and off campus, an unrivalled range of
opportunities await you at Manchester. Come and
see what you can achieve here!
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the manchester
experience
The university learning experience is significantly
different than that of a school or college. As the focus
turns to independent study, students are encouraged
to take charge of their learning; to be proactive, selfmotivated and seek out opportunities to boost their
professional and personal development.
At Manchester, you don’t have to look far. Both the
University and the city provide countless opportunities
that are educational, entertaining and enriching on
every level. Make the most of these and you will get
the full benefits of a Manchester education, including:
• Courses that enrich your understanding of global
citizenship and ethical leadership, and engender a
sense of personal responsibility - such as the
innovative Manchester Leadership Programme
• The development of ‘transferable skills’ that
enhance your general professional development
• Careers services and a huge range of extracurricular activities that boost your employability
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• Teaching that encourages independent critical
thinking and analysis, underpinned by world-class
research and strong links with industry
• Excellent facilities and investment in interactive,
rich, personalised learning environments that put
students at the heart of the learning experience
• Dedicated support that meets your practical and
personal needs, including your own personal
academic advisor to help you achieve your goals
• A diverse, multicultural community and a learning
environment that is committed to high standards
of equality and diversity
• A generous range of financial support packages,
with prizes and bursaries to reward excellent
performance, including the ‘Manchester Medal’
Read on to find out what some of our students, staff,
graduates and graduate recruiters have to say about
the Manchester experience…
PROFILE
Jane McConnell, student
Age: 20
From: Crewe, Cheshire
Course: BA Literature
and Linguistics
How do you think studying here will
help your future prospects?
“I study Careers Management on my course, where I
work on a project with a team and co-ordinate my
own business report. I think it's beneficial to know
how to survive in the employment market, especially
given the current state of the economy.
“Outside my course, I do far too much and never
seem to sleep. I am news editor at my student
paper, Student Direct: Mancunion; I’m Head of
Communications at FuseFM; and I always go on the
Fallowfield Jog. I really want to go into a media or
publishing career.
“Using the opportunities offered are helping to
bolster my CV – and they were definitely a factor in
allowing me to get industry work experience over
the summer, working on a placement at the BBC.”
You get the Manchester Advantage
Scholarship – how has that helped you?
“It has made a massive difference to me. If I had
gone to another university with no backing, I may
well have dropped out early. My mum lives alone and
doesn't earn very much. I like knowing that I'll leave
university without putting her into debt.
“I was brought up on a low income, so
university was always a really ambitious prospect.
The Manchester Advantage has helped me to
achieve that.”
Why would you recommend
Manchester?
“I've realised that having a Manchester degree will
put me head and shoulders above a lot of graduates.
Being a student here makes you well-rounded. The
independence granted to you whilst learning is
probably the best part of studying a degree.
“The city is so alive and the University so vast that
you have to be both selective and organised in
keeping up-to-date with your mates and your
coursework. It’s these skills that end up making you a
sociable, hard-working graduate. At least, that’s
what I’m hoping!”
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PROFILE
PROFILE
Andrea Demetriou, student
Age: 21
From: Cyprus
Course: BSc Mathematics
Andrew Durning, student
Age: 30
From: Manchester
Course: Bachelor of Dental
Surgery (BDS)
Has the University helped
you to pick a career path?
Why did you return to education?
What support did you receive?
“I was unsure of what I wanted to do as a job – but
I knew Maths is a very strong degree and I believe
the skills I am acquiring are transferable to any
career path I decide to follow. I can choose course
units according to my likes and dislikes, which helps
me to achieve high grades.
“I worked in the NHS and became frustrated with
my role; I needed a new challenge. I chose dentistry
because I already enjoyed working with people in a
health environment, but I wanted the rapport that
you get from seeing patients on a regular basis and
being able to diagnose and treat problems.
“I attended the University’s careers fairs and spoke
to several representatives of companies that interest
me, which resulted in me researching those
companies further and applying to some of them for
graduate training. The Careers Service consultant
reviewed my application and gave me some
feedback on it before I sent it.”
“I received a Gateway Award of £500 for my first
three years as a mature student. Now I receive an
NHS Bursary, which is paid to all students from their
fifth year of study. The Faculty lets the NHS Bursary
team know who is eligible, so it is quite easy
to apply.”
Do you participate in
any extra-curricular activities?
“Yes – I am a big fan of salsa and hip-hop dancing,
as well as martial arts. I attend classes at student
prices outside the University. You meet students and
people from all over the world and develop a
different part of your personality, apart from the
'educational' side.
“I also learned to ice skate, which was a great thing
for me, as Cyprus does not have such facilities.”
What do you value
most about Manchester?
“You graduate with a strong degree from a highly
prestigious university, and I am sure you can do
absolutely anything after that. Another great thing is
the library, which is open 24 hours during exam
periods – perfect for those who prefer studying at
night in a peaceful environment.
“Manchester is a big, multicultural, student city –
like a mini-London, but cheaper! There’s lots of
shopping, excellent nightlife, live bands and societies
for anything you can think of. Students: come, get
involved in lots of activities, enjoy yourself – and, last
but not least, don't forget why you are here and use
all available resources to excel in your field.”
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What has your course
at Manchester given you?
“The opportunity to carry out dental treatment in a
realistic environment. I see patients in the Dental
Hospital and attend 'outreach' centres in the
community, treating both children and adults.
Outreach has allowed me to truly consolidate my
learning and gain more hands-on experience.”
“I am grateful that I had the opportunity to do a
research project in Forensic Dentistry, which allowed
me to carry out research with my supervisor and a
variety of international forensic dentists. I will be
attending the American Annual Forensic Conference
in Seattle to present the findings of my research.
“I also benefited from the Manchester Leadership
Programme, which has allowed me to develop new
skills in understanding a variety of global and
contemporary issues.”
What advice would you
give a new student?
“Don't be shy, ask lots of questions. Get involved in
every opportunity you can, both on your course and
socially with other students. It is hard work here, but
great fun – one of the best decisions I ever made. I
know that my degree is worth all the hard work –
and I even met my wife here!”
PROFILE
Rhonda Calder,
graduate recruiter
Job title: Head of Fast Stream
Marketing and Diversity
Employer: The Civil Service
Based in: London
Why do you target University of
Manchester students? What activities do
you participate in that benefit students?
“Manchester is a good academic institution with a
strong research portfolio. Many of the top graduate
employers have a presence at the University to
attract the best graduates from the institution to
their organisations.
“The Civil Service Fast Stream targets Manchester as
one of its key universities, taking part in a range of
activities to ensure that students have a full
understanding and appreciation of the career
opportunities available, should they wish to join us.
“These include taking part in informative installation
pieces across campus, career fairs, insight sessions,
presentations and various online advertising.”
Should students participate in careers
activities while at university?
“Yes – it will equip them with essential skills and
experience when applying for various graduate
opportunities. It is important for students to acquire
employability skills in addition to their degree – to
stand out and demonstrate to employers that they
have been proactive and sought out opportunities to
enhance their CVs and skillset.
“Whether joining a debate society, supporting a
widening participation programme, getting work
experience over the summer, working in the Careers
Service, or mentoring students – such experiences
ensure that students are starting to build up their
skills and demonstrate competencies that most
employers look for, such as team-playing, decisionmaking and communication skills.”
What are you particularly
impressed with at Manchester?
“It is refreshing to engage with a university that is
open to ideas of how to ensure that students benefit
from what employers have to offer. I would strongly
advise students to use the Careers Service and go
through mock interviews with them. They are there
to support and offer you tips and advice. Also, seek
guidance and advice on assessment centres and
what's expected.”
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PROFILE
PROFILE
Nur Sakina M A Kader,
student
Age: 21
From: Malaysia
Course: BA Arabic and
Islamic Studies
Tom Lawrence, graduate ‘07
Age: 25
From: Hebden Bridge,
West Yorkshire
Course: BSc Biological
and Computing Science
Employment: System
Analyst, Trauma Audit
and Research Network
Why did you get involved with the
Manchester Leadership Programme?
“The MLP gave me the opportunity to explore a
totally different approach to education. It involved
group work, which I did not have in my usual classes,
and volunteering, which was a great opportunity to
give back to society. I also enjoyed the chance to put
forward questions to enterprising individuals from all
walks of life, and learning from them at lectures.
“It looks good on my CV; it’s something different to
talk about. I met people who I otherwise would never
have had the chance to meet. I would definitely
recommend it to those who have the time to spare.”
The MLP involves 60 hours of voluntary
work – what did you do?
“I did most of my volunteering hours back at home
in Malaysia, at the national mosque. I also
volunteered as a steward at a couple of marches,
including Reclaim the Night. I helped with bagpacking at a supermarket for Outreach, and joined in
a neighbourhood clean-up in the Manchester suburb
of Withington.”
What other extra-curricular activities
have you enjoyed?
“Fundraising and joining the Malaysian society,
photography society, hiking club and Arab society. It
all adds to the variety of daily activities, which helps
me concentrate better when it comes to studying.”
What does Manchester offer
international students?
“World-class teaching and students from all over the
world. It gives you the opportunity to take as much
as you want from it and have the time of your life –
but it all depends on the individual.
“I’d advise international students to socialise with
people outside of your usual circle of friends –
especially if you came with a group from your
respective countries. Don't leave your heart at home
and long for it! Make the best of being away. Not
everyone is lucky enough to go away for studies.”
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How did your course lead to
your career?
“Before I went to university, I’d never written a
computer program. Now I do this for a living. The
highlight of my course was being introduced to this
– something I quickly found I had an aptitude for
and enjoyed.
“While at university, I visited several of the large
careers fairs hosted there. These gave me a good
idea of some work areas I could go into, as well as
allowing me to talk to employers and understand
what they look for.
“Following graduation, and some travel, I used the
Careers Service website extensively to search for
work, eventually finding my current job there.”
What did you particularly appreciate
at Manchester?
“The chance to learn new skills and the choice to
pursue my own interests were two of the things that
I benefited from on my course. Support and
teaching from my tutors was fantastic – and it’s still
ongoing. I also really enjoyed living in Manchester,
so much so that I’ve not left yet!
“I was very involved with the University’s
Mountaineering Club, and was elected as president
during my second year. As well as being a great
thing to add to my CV, I really enjoyed getting the
chance to go out climbing at weekends, and I was
lucky enough to meet some lifelong friends.”
What advice would you give to a
new student?
“Join a sports club or a society. They provide a great
chance to stay fit, have some brilliant nights out and
do things you’ve either never done before, or
haven’t done for a long time.
“I met some great friends, had a good time and inbetween learnt the skills for a career that I find
constantly challenging and interesting.”
PROFILE
Dr Ian Cotton, tutor
Job title: Senior Lecturer
School: Electrical and
Electronic Engineering (EPS)
Research interests: Higher
voltage aerospace systems
and power electronics;
power system transients;
power system plant
Manchester’s engineering courses have
strong links to industry and research –
why is this important?
“It massively impacts on our undergraduate
teaching. Our industry-focused applied research
aims to solve current problems, giving us – and
therefore our students – a detailed knowledge of
the challenges that industry faces today, and will
face in years to come.
“Sometimes, part of our courses are designed in
collaboration with industry, so we know they have
direct relevance to the current working world. A lot
of our problem-based learning exercises are directly
linked to current issues in industry – a recent one
involved students designing electrical connections
for a wind farm.”
What are University facilities
and support like?
“Because the University is a world-class research
centre, we have a wealth of very practical facilities
across all our Schools. For example, the National
Grid’s power systems research facility is based here –
including the largest high voltage laboratory in the
UK – and their engineers often work alongside us.
Students benefit from this close working relationship,
and from the facilities.
“We have various student support systems in place
through the tutorial system and wider support
systems to ensure that we understand on an
individual basis what support each student needs.”
What tips would you offer to a new
student?
“Make the most of those trivial minutes, say 20
minutes on the bus – use them productively and
you’ll find that your learning improves dramatically –
and it will also leave you with more time to
participate in other activities.
“Your learning at the University is led by you – take
a proactive approach from the beginning, use all
our resources and you’ll really make the most of
your time and the opportunities that are open to
you here.”
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“Manchester was among the top ten universities
in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, with
almost two-thirds of its submission considered
world-leading or internationally excellent.”
The Times Good University Guide
our research
World-class research institution
The RAE 2008
One of the top research universities in the UK,
The University of Manchester is also recognised
internationally for the quality and volume of our
pioneering research.
The results of the latest independent Research
Assessment Exercise (RAE), published in December
2008, demonstrate the international quality of our
academic research.
Many of our academic staff are also professional
researchers, dividing their time between teaching and
carrying out scholarly or scientific investigation into
their specialist subjects, making innovative discoveries
that contribute to global knowledge.
According to the RAE, an impressive 65% of research
activity at the University is “world-leading” (4*) or
“internationally excellent” (3*), with most of the
remainder judged to be of a “quality that is
recognised internationally in terms of originality,
significance and rigour”.
We are at the forefront of the search for solutions to
some of the world’s most pressing problems,
boasting strong collaborative links with industry and
the public services, and making a real difference
through our international research centres, which
explore a diverse range of topics.
Exceptional performances were highlighted across a
wide range of disciplines, including cancer studies,
dentistry, biology, music, engineering, sociology,
development studies, nursing and drama. We are also
one of the world’s top universities for biomedical
research, leading the search for new treatments for
life-threatening diseases.
All this means that The University of Manchester has
emerged as one of the country’s top research
universities, rated third in the UK in terms of
“research power”.
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www.manchester.ac.uk/research
What does this mean
for you?
As a student at a research-led
institution, you will benefit greatly,
being taught by staff who are
recognised internationally to be at
the forefront of their subject – and
studying course content that is
informed by the very latest thinking
and discoveries.
Top 10 universities by research activity judged to be
‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*)
Ranking
University
Research activity
at 4* and 3* as
measured by number
of full-time equivalent
(FTE) staff
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University of Oxford
1,580
The best international teaching
and learning institutions are great
research institutions. Here, students
and staff can mix with and learn
from many of the best and
brightest people in the world, in
a rich and exciting intellectual
environment.
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University of Cambridge
1,452
3
The University of Manchester
1,194
4
University College London
1,179
5
University of Edinburgh
1,029
6
Imperial College London
893
7
University of Nottingham
809
8
University of Leeds
773
9
University of Bristol
736
10
University of Sheffield
728
Source: Hefce RAE 2008
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“The city is also a big draw
– down-to-earth and
friendly, but increasingly
hip and happening.”
The Guardian University Guide
manchester: the city
Did you know?
Manchester is the best place to
live in the UK, according to the
latest ‘liveability’ survey by the
Economist Intelligence Unit.
The city is also ranked 46th in
the world – five places ahead of
London – in the 2009 survey.
Asie from the capital, no other
UK cities made the list of 140,
which considers stability, health
care, culture and environment,
education and infrastructure.
Source: Economist Intelligence
Unit’ Liveability Survey, 2009
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Manchester: a student’s perspective...
There are countless reasons to choose The University
of Manchester: its reputation for research and
innovation, learning and scholarly inquiry; its
excellent, modern facilities; its large and cosmopolitan
student population. But, best of all – at least as far as
many of its undergraduate students are concerned –
the University is IN Manchester.
And what a city it is.
Where ‘the modern’ was born
An innovative city of science and discovery,
Manchester’s heritage encompasses much more than
the industrial ‘cottonopolis’ history of the 19th
century, for which it is often popularly known.
The city’s fertile cosmopolitan culture ignited the first
sparks of more widespread social revolutions such as
Marx and Engels’ labour movement, trade unionism
and the campaign for the vote for women.
Numerous intellectual endeavours, such as John
Dalton’s contribution to atomic theory, James Joule’s
contribution to modern physics and Alan Turing’s
contribution to computing, established Manchester
as a key centre of academic discovery.
Flourishing development attracted a large immigrant
population from diverse far-flung places, such as the
stock exchanges of New York and Berlin, cotton fields
of the American South, docks of Bombay and
Calcutta and European intellectual capitals.
Industrial wealth and civic culture shaped a distinctive
cityscape where distinguished pillars of Mancunian
history now rub shoulders with striking contemporary
architecture. Historic public buildings include the
Town Hall, Victoria Baths and the neo-gothic John
Rylands Library. Many warehouses, mills and factories
have been converted to sleek and trendy galleries,
offices and apartments, while the 21st century
Beetham Tower dominates the modern skyline.
Tree-lined streets and leafy parks bring out the city’s
softer side, boosting Manchester’s appeal as a
welcoming, cosmopolitan European city.
“Like any great city, Manchester is a talent
magnet – but what is most striking is the
diversity and warmth of its people.
‘Studying’ is too dusty a word for the kind
of learning that goes on here.”
Keith McAlister, Music student
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Shop ‘til you drop
Manchester’s quirky yet stylish, streetwise yet avantgarde sense of fashion has earned it the richly
deserved title of ‘shopping capital of the North West’.
Packed with high-street brands, eccentric boutiques
and the glitz and glam of designer labels, this
shoppers’ Mecca has something for everyone.
Bargain hunters and fashion fanatics have high-street
stores aplenty in Market Street and the Arndale
Shopping Centre, Manchester’s busiest shopping
area.
If Primark, Fopp and American Apparel do not suffice,
there’s plenty to satisfy WAG-like appetites for
prestigious retail therapy: in Exchange Square and
King Street, designer names roll off the tongue,
including Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Reiss, Armani
and Vivienne Westwood.
Those seeking an individual look visit the classy
boutiques of Deansgate and Barton Arcade, while the
more bohemian shoppers trawl the streets of the
Northern Quarter – a hub of independent businesses,
vintage clothing, retro furniture, record shops, cafés
and bookstores. This trendy area is scattered with
unique gems such as Affleck’s, Rags to Bitches, Junk
and Piccadilly Records.
Finally, if you like all your shopping needs met under
one roof, hail a bus and head for the Trafford Centre
outside the city centre: a gigantic shopping haven
that boasts over 230 stores and attracts savvy
shoppers from across the North West.
“With an exhausting night life, the largest
range of student clubs and societies
imaginable and a diverse, exciting city
atmosphere, Manchester has everything you
could possibly want. Even after four years
here, I'm very sad to be leaving.”
Dominic Koole,
Politics, Philosophy and Economics graduate
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Watering holes
In the hustle and bustle of modern cities, it can be
difficult to find a nice bar in which to relax after a
hard day with a well-deserved pint – or an orange
juice, if that’s more your thing. Yet, Manchester is
home to an abundance of historic and modern
drinking establishments to suit any thirsty punter.
The watering holes favoured by the hard workers and
hard drinkers of the industrial revolution can be
found in all their ceramic wall-tiled finery along Great
Bridgewater Street, such as the Briton’s Protection
and Peveril of the Peak. More examples of the
traditional English pub dominate the city’s leafy
suburbs, such as the Royal Oak and the Famous
Crown in Didsbury.
In the city centre, Deansgate Locks has a diverse
range of bars, from the view-finding heights of classy
Cloud 23 in Beetham Tower, to the more mainstream
haunts of Revolution and Baa Bar. Around the corner
on Deansgate, it is not uncommon in bars such as
Panacea and The Living Room to find yourself
reapplying make-up in the toilets next to a TV soap
star, or footballer’s wife.
The celebrated Printworks in Exchange Square is a
purpose-built entertainment multiplex situated in the
shadow of Manchester’s big wheel, and features
hen-night favourites such as TigerTiger.
Nearer Piccadilly, you’ll find the bright lights and
brilliant colours of Canal Street, Manchester’s ‘gay
village’. Spilling out on to the leafy pedestrianised
street, friendly and fun bars and clubs such as Queer,
Napoleans and Essential make for a very European
and hugely inclusive party town.
On the other side of Piccadilly station, the Northern
Quarter’s boho shopping cente by day turns into an
indie and alternative drinking area by night, in bars
such as Odd and Common.
Around Oxford Road, you’ll find the real student
village. Quirky and with a faint whiff of sleaze, Big
Hands and its sister bar, the Temple of Convenience
(once a public toilet) are perfect places to slip a coin
into the jukebox and sample a range of beverages.
Yellow-card Scream bars The Footage and The
Phoenix are handy for a fairly inexpensive night out,
while The Deaf Institute and The Cornerhouse offer a
more sophisticated and trendy tipple.
Oxford Road is also home to Mancunian metal heads,
with self-proclaimed ‘moshers’ frequenting The
Salisbury, Grand Central and Thirsty Scholar, before
heading across the road to Jilly’s Rockworld.
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Eating out
With a diverse array of delectable delights on offer,
Manchester is a gastronome’s paradise, providing
everything from high-class dining to top-notch
takeaways.
Fine dining venues, such as The Lowry’s River
Restaurant and The Midland Hotel’s French
Restaurant, vie with one another for sophisticated
culinary dominance, while at the other end of the
spectrum a more relaxed, hearty pub meal awaits at
one of Manchester’s numerous traditional public
houses.
Hungry herbivores will find the vegetarian movement
has many supporters in Manchester, with cafés such
as Earth Café and restaurants such as Greens in
Didsbury offering options for a tasty, meat-free pickme-up.
Almost any international cuisine can be found in
Manchester, if you know where to look. Chinatown
supplies gastronomic delights from countries across
the Far East, while specialist European venues
offering everything from tapas to taramasalata are
sprinkled across the city. Rest assured, your individual
tastes will be catered for somewhere in the city, from
Halal or Kosher, to gluten-free!
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Perhaps the most famous dining experience in the
city is found in the neon lights and spicy aromas of
the ‘Curry Mile’.
This stretch of road in Rusholme hosts more curry
houses per square mile than anywhere else in the
country – the perfect place for chilling with a korma
after a hard day’s study, or picking up a fiery vindaloo
in the wee small hours.
Music matters
You’ll soon discover Manchester’s prodigious
clubbing scene; on arrival at the University, you’ll be
inundated with club night offers, each trying to
outdo the other to conquer the student scene.
In Fallowfield – or ‘studentville’ – Robinskis, Queen of
Hearts, and the Owens Park Bop can provide you
with an epic student night out, while Trof, The
Corner and The Chapel provide live music and
renowned DJs until late.
Birthplace of the rave revolution, the ‘Madchester’
ethos is kept well and truly alive at Sankeys and The
Warehouse Project; both converted warehouses that
host national and international DJs and performers
from all clubbing genres.
On the other side of the Madchester coin, legendary
groups such as The Smiths, Oasis and The Stone
Roses trace their Indie roots back to the North West.
Try South nightclub for some familiar tunes.
If you’re seeking the next big thing, The Roadhouse
and Night and Day offer simple, no-frills charm,
where many contemporary North West bands made
their nerve-wracking debuts. Nearby, Matt and
Phred’s rules the city’s roost for live jazz.
For bigger music names, getting onto the mailing lists
of the University’s Manchester Academy, the Apollo
and the MEN Arena is a sure-fire way to get first dibs
on the latest gigs and concerts.
On slightly more familiar ground, the Royal Northern
College of Music showcases a diverse range of music
styles, while the University’s Martin Harris Centre for
Music and Drama is home to the celebrated Danel
Quartet, with a free lunchtime concert series ensuring
that even the poorest of students has no excuse not
to sample something different.
Finally, the appearance and subsequent rapid growth
of the annual Manchester International Festival has
marked Manchester as fertile ground for fantastical
and wacky musical experiments; the 2009 MIF
included acts such as Elbow with The Hallé, Steve
Reich and Kraftwerk, and the premier of Rufus
Wainwright’s opera Prima Donna.
Outside gigs and clubs, there are plenty of ways to
experience and appreciate alternative forms of music.
The vivacity and vibrancy of Manchester’s classical
music scene is almost unparalleled. The gleaming
glass of the Bridgewater Hall hosts a phenomenal
concert series, where contemporary international
superstars rub shoulders with the Manchester-based
Hallé and BBC Philharmonic orchestras.
If you prefer Les Misérables to Mozart, a range of
show-stopping musicals can be found at the Palace
Theatre, while operatic notes hit a high at Opera
North, based at The Lowry.
“A buzzing, cosmopolitan city, with
theatres, cinemas, international cuisine and
entertainments galore.”
Susannah Birkwood,
Spanish and Linguistics graduate
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Sports scene
Culture vultures
Dividing Manchester down the middle, the rivalry
between City and United football fans raises the
question: which is truly Mancunian? Of course, there
really is no answer; but, while pondering it over, pay
a visit to Old Trafford and the City of Manchester
Stadium for a tour and perhaps a mid-season game.
The National Football Museum is also set to relocate
to Manchester, opening in the summer of 2011 to
further celebrate the ‘beautiful game’.
As if fantastic music, architecture and food and drink
were not enough, the streets of Manchester are
positively heaving with culture.
For rugger fans, Sale Sharks are worth checking out
and, for those more interested in Rugby League than
Union, Salford is home to the Reds. Nearby Wigan,
Bolton, Blackburn, Everton and Warrington also host
strong football and rugby teams, so you will never
miss out on the sweaty excitement of match day.
Nice as it is to watch sport, it won’t boost your own
fitness levels. The Manchester Aquatics Centre is a
great place for a cheap student swim and, if you are
feeling super-fit, you can join the Sugden Sports
Centre nearby for some quality time pumping iron. At
the other side of town, cyclists can visit the National
Cycling Centre at Manchester Velodrome. Home to
the GB Cycling Team and Britain’s primary indoor
Olympic cycling track, members of the public may
have a go at burning some rubber themselves.
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Museums, galleries and theatres scattered
throughout the city showcase the best of classic and
contemporary artistry.
Art galleries abound, including established favourites
Manchester Art Gallery and the University’s own
Whitworth Art Gallery, alongside more contemporary
collections at CUBE (Centre for the Urban Built
Environment) and the Cornerhouse.
Thespians will love the Royal Exchange and Contact
Theatre, whose multifarious productions showcase
the best of today’s creative talent. Reduced student
rates combined with phenomenal productions make
for a seriously good night out.
MOSI (the Museum of Science and Industry), the
Imperial War Museum North and the University’s own
Manchester Museum will delight any history buff,
and ensure that you are clued up about the North
West’s industrial, scientific, military and social
achievements. And of course you can extend your
knowledge still further with a visit to the gothic
marvel that is John Rylands Library on Deansgate.
Above and beyond
There is so much to see, hear and experience in
Manchester that it is impossible to run out of things
to do. Yet, granted, sometimes it can all become a
little too much and a healthy dose of open skies and
fresh country air is required to clear those clogged
brain cells.
Consider it done. A short train ride northwards will
take you to the Lake District, while heading east
brings you to the Peak District.
Whether hiking, camping, or even just picnicking,
you will discover that these national parks are
coveted beauty spots and the blooming landscape,
panoramic views and abundance of wildlife will make
it hard to believe that Manchester is virtually round
the corner.
Furthermore, Manchester is connected by train and
bus to most major cities in the UK and getting
around could not be easier.
Less than an hour away from cultural centres Leeds
and Liverpool, and a super-slick two hours and eight
minutes from London Euston, it would not be
hyperbole to dub Manchester the ‘centre of
everywhere’.
So, while you ponder upon whether to study
medicine or maths, and put the final polish on your
personal statement, at least you can be absolutely
sure of one thing – Manchester is a truly phenomenal
city.
I for one can vouch that it is near impossible not to
fall in love with the hustling, bustling, raw energy of
everyday life in this fantastic place. Come and get
involved!
By Imogen Walker
Music student at The University of Manchester
and aspiring journalist
“As well as being great for a night out,
Manchester’s conveniently close to places
like the Peak District and North Wales, if
you want to get out and do something at
the weekend.”
Tom Lawrence, Biological and Computing
Science graduate
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“From traditional and modern halls of
residence, to smart, modern flats, through
to small suburban Victorian houses, there’s
something to suit all domestic tastes.”
accommodation
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www.manchester.ac.uk/accommodation
Manchester offers you…
• A wealth of specialist support services to help
you to look after your general wellbeing and
to keep you on track academically
• A wide range of experienced and sympathetic
people, support groups and advice centres to
help you find a solution to any difficulty –
financial, personal, academic, or administrative
Where will I live?
Most University halls are based on the following
accommodation campuses:
• City – close to the city centre and at the heart
of the academic campus
• Victoria Park – a nearby suburb within ten
minutes’ walk of the academic campus
• Fallowfield – a student-suburb a mile or so from
the academic campus
Can I get into University
accommodation?
Yes. All first-year undergraduate students are
guaranteed accommodation, as long as you meet
the following conditions:
• You apply, and have met the conditions of your
offer, by 31 August
• You are coming to university for the first time and
by yourself
“Since Manchester is a city university, the halls
of residence are only a short distance from
the University and the centre of town, so it is
very easy to get around.”
Claire Burke, Physics and Astronomy student
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What are halls of residence like?
Do you have provision for special needs?
Halls are self-contained communities with their own
bars, common rooms and social activities. All have
single-study bedrooms with ethernet connection.
Yes – simply contact the Accommodation Office as
soon as possible for help with any special needs that
may affect your required living arrangements, such as
a disability or medical condition, or particular dietary
requirements.
• In self-catered halls, you share a living room and/or
kitchen with other students in the flat
• Some halls offer ensuite facilities; others have
shared bathroom facilities
How do I apply?
• Limited University accommodation is available for
students with partners and families - contact us to
find out more
To benefit from our accommodation guarantee, you
must submit your accommodation application online
by 31 August and hold an unconditional offer to
study.
Can I visit University accommodation
before I apply?
When applying, you are asked to nominate your
three preferred halls. The majority of applicants will
be allocated a room in one of their preferred halls.
Yes – applicants are welcome to visit any of our
residences via either private appointment, or by
attending our Accommodation Office Open House
event in March.
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How much will it cost?
Find out more…
Costs vary, depending on facilities, but sample
2009/10 prices are:
For a map of our accommodation campuses,
see page 198.
• £84 per week for a single self-catering room with
shared facilities
For more on University accommodation, including:
• £106 per week for a single room with en suite
facilities
• £108 per week for a single room in a hall of
residence with meals provided
• Full terms of accommodation guarantee
• How and when to apply
• Meeting your specialist requirements
• Visiting our residences
• Details on individual halls
What about private accommodation?
Contact Manchester Student Homes, accommodation
bureau for students of The University of Manchester
and Manchester Metropolitan University and the best
source of information about privately rented student
accommodation in Manchester.
Visit: www.manchester.ac.uk/accommodation
tel +44 (0)161 275 2888
email accommodation@manchester.ac.uk
For more on private accommodation, including:
• Housing advice
• Private student properties
• University-leased houses
• MSH Code of Standards
Visit: www.manchesterstudenthomes.com
tel +44 (0)161 275 7680
email manchesterstudenthomes@manchester.ac.uk
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“Manchester has little of the crowded loneliness
or impersonality of London and its sons and
daughters are by and large a proud and friendly
people – traits which rub off on its students.”
support
people, support and advice to help you to look
after your general wellbeing and to keep you
on track academically
people, support groups and advice centres to
help you find a solution to any difficulty –
financial, personal, academic, or administrative
Can I get financial advice?
We want to ensure that any financial difficulties you
may encounter are sorted out as soon as possible and
that you can manage any student debt. Make sure
you seek guidance and support before things get out
of control.
• The Student Services Centre and the Students’
Union Advice Centre can provide information on
debt management and other benefits available
• Funds may be available if you are experiencing
serious financial difficulties
• We offer scholarships and bursaries (see page 52)
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What if I need to talk to someone?
• University Counselling Service – Free,
confidential help from trained counsellors with any
personal problems affecting your work or
wellbeing
• Nightline – A non-directive listening and
information telephone service run by students for
students, which provides a point of contact
through the night
• Residential pastoral care team – For help and
support in University-managed accommodation,
including emergency duty cover at night and
weekends
What if I have a problem with
my course?
Start by approaching staff in your School or Faculty
for help.
You can also make an appointment to see one of the
specially-trained staff in the Academic Advisory
Service at the Student Advice and Information Hub,
for unbiased and confidential information to help you
make informed decisions: tel +44 [0]161 275 3033.
What does the Student Services
Centre do?
The SSC is a single point of contact for your
administrative dealings with the University, including
questions or difficulties relating to tuition fees,
immigration advice, loans, student cards, scholarships
and awards, examinations, or graduation
arrangements. You can call in to see our highly
trained staff at the purpose-built Centre next to John
Rylands Library, or at the Student Services Satellite
Centre on the Sackville Street site; or contact them by
telephone, fax, or email.
Does the Students’ Union provide
any support?
Where do I go for healthcare services?
You need to register with a local doctor for your main
healthcare. There are several doctors’ and dental
practices in the vicinity:
• Lists of doctors are available from local Post
Offices, the Student Occupational Health Service
and the Students’ Union Advice Centre, or online
at www.nhs.uk
• The University Dental Hospital on campus offers
emergency dental treatment
• Our Student Occupational Health Service provides
occupational services in relation to health concerns
that may impact on your academic studies
Yes – the Students’ Union provides its own
information and advice services, which complement
those provided by the University. The Students’ Union
Advice Centre has literature on a wide range of
issues. It is staffed by professional advisers and
specially-trained student officers with expertise in
welfare, academic matters and the particular needs
of international students, women students, and
students returning to formal study after a break.
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Are childcare services available?
What support is available for disability?
If you have family responsibilities, we provide nursery
facilities situated conveniently close to the campus.
Places for children aged between six months and five
years of age are available year-round, on weekdays,
from 8.30am to 5.30pm. Due to high demand for
some age groups (particularly under-two year-olds), it
may be necessary to operate a waiting list.
If you have additional needs arising from a medical
condition, a physical or sensory disability, a specific
learning difficulty such as dyslexia, or a mental health
problem that affects your study, the Disability Support
Office (DSO) can provide support.
For more information about nursery provision and
childcare, call:
• Dryden Street Nursery: +44 (0)161 272 7121
• Echoes Nursery: +44 (0)161 200 4979
• Student Advice and Information Hub:
+44 (0)161 275 3033
• Students’ Union: +44 (0)161 275 2939
www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/
studentlife/studentsupport/studentswithchildren
If you think you need DSO services, you are
encouraged to make this known at the time of your
application.
You may contact or visit the DSO at any time to
discuss your support needs.
You can choose to what extent you want any details
relating to your support needs to be disclosed, or to
remain confidential.
See pages 192-193 for more information on disability
support.
Is there specialist support for
‘care leavers’?
Yes – there may be ways in which we can assist you
through the application process and while you are
studying, to ensure that you access the appropriate
support. To explore this, contact us at any time in
complete confidence: tel +44 (0)161 275 3033.
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Is there support for my religion?
How do you tackle discrimination?
Our wide and diverse student population is drawn
from all cultures and religious beliefs. Manchester is a
cosmopolitan city with many places of worship for
most faiths and religions, many of which can be
found on campus or nearby.
The University of Manchester is committed to
providing a positive working and learning
environment, free from discrimination, harassment,
or victimisation. Confidential advice and guidance
can be sought in respect of any equality and diversityrelated issue from our Equality and Diversity team.
A number of chaplains of diverse faiths are available
if you want to talk through difficulties or problems, to
explore issues of faith, or are looking for information
about local faith communities. They operate from
various chaplaincy centres:
• St Peter’s House – For the Anglican, Baptist,
Methodist and United Reformed Church
denominations: tel +44 (0)161 275 2894
• Avila House – For the Roman Catholic Chaplaincy:
tel +44 (0)161 273 1456
• Hillel House – For the Jewish Chaplaincy:
tel +44 (0)161 226 1139
Various areas around campus provide facilities for
quiet prayer and reflection, including dedicated
Muslim prayer facilities available throughout the day.
Student societies for many of the major religions are
based in the Students’ Union.
What about personal safety?
Safety and security are issues in all big cities. The
University gives practical advice on the many simple
precautions you can adopt to take care of yourself
and your possessions.
We have:
• Our own security service and closed circuit TV on
campus, which makes the campus and University
residences scenes of little crime
• Excellent relationships with Greater Manchester
Police on matters of safety and security
Find out more…
www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk/crucial-guide
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“You’ve got access to one of the UK’s largest
academic libraries, more than 10,000 PCs across
campus, e-learning facilities, and excellent
teaching resources for both arts and sciences.”
learning
• More subject choice than at almost any other
British university
You will have a dedicated ‘Academic Adviser’ – an
academic staff member who works in partnership
with students to help you achieve your full potential
• Multimillion pound ongoing investment in
learning facilities and resources
For details on other support staff and services, see
page 32.
• One of the biggest university libraries in
the UK
• Teaching and courses informed by the latest
research and knowledge
Do I get much choice in the subjects
that I can study?
Yes – we teach more subjects than almost any other
British university.
All our degree courses are divided into units, some
of which are optional. The range of optional units
typically increases as you progress, allowing you
to explore and develop your personal interests in
specific topics.
You can also often take course units from other
Schools or Faculties.
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What academic support will I receive?
How does your reputation as a top
research institution benefit me?
By adopting a proactive approach to your studies,
asking questions and investigating the considerable
knowledge and expertise at your disposal, you will
make the most of the opportunities that we offer you
as a globally reputed research institution.
Such benefits include:
• Cutting-edge syllabuses informed by the very
latest research knowledge
• Teaching from experts and international leaders
in their subject
www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/academiclife
What are learning facilities like?
Cutting-edge technology, buildings and equipment
are being boosted further by our ongoing
multimillion pound investment programme.
What skills will I develop on
my course?
We design all our courses around a set of common
principles known as ‘The Purposes of a Manchester
Undergraduate Education’. This ensures that our
courses equip you with not only academic
knowledge, but also transferable skills and attributes
that will be useful across a diverse range of careers.
These include:
• Critical thinking, reasoning and analysis
Above all, at Manchester our learning experience
aims to foster and develop the independent learners,
creative thinkers and proactive, ambitious students,
graduates and citizens of the future.
“I love that my course is taught mostly
through tutorial and seminar sessions: I feel
as though I get ample opportunity to pick
my tutors’ brains and really gain first-hand
knowledge and exposure to the language I
am learning. I also love the diversity of the
course, in terms of both the content and the
people.”
Caroline Booth, second year student,
MML in French and German
• Advanced written and verbal communication
• Initiative, problem-solving and teamwork
• Civic values and responsibilities as local, regional
and global citizens
Find out more…
www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/
academiclife
• Broadened intellectual and cultural interests
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“The range of electronic resources available
rivals any other institution and the sheer
number of books can be quite daunting
(and that doesn’t include the half-million
e-books they also stock).”
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• Extensive learning and research facilities that
few universities can match
• A long history of excellence in our library and
computing provision
• One of the largest and best-resourced
university libraries in the UK, with more than
four million books
• Electronic library resources unrivalled by any
other UK university
• Dedicated IT provision that is constantly
growing and being updated to satisfy the
rigorous demands of the most computerliterate of students
What’s the university library like?
The John Rylands University Library has so much to
offer. The ground floor of the Main Library underwent
a large-scale refurbishment in 2009, and in 2010 the
new space was unveiled. This has not only improved
access both to the building and to its collections, but
also helped to make the Main Library more customerfriendly and its services more responsive.
Alongside traditional library facilities and services, the
Main Library also provides:
• State-of-the-art group study areas
• 24-hour opening during exam periods
• Library lounge and other social spaces
• In-house thesis binding
• Document supply
• Self-service facilities
• High-demand collections
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Is there just the one library?
Can I get help using library resources?
No – we also have smaller specialist libraries offering
both subject-specific and tailored services. These
include:
Of course – our library staff offer you:
• The larger Joule library at the north end of the
campus
• The Eddie Davies and Precinct libraries in
Manchester Business School
• The John Rylands Library, Deansgate, in the city
centre – a magnificent gothic building that houses
one of the world's finest collections of rare books
and manuscripts, and is also a thriving visitor
attraction with exhibitions and events taking place
throughout the year
"The John Rylands University Library is
simply amazing. It can seem quite daunting
on your first day, because of the vast
collection of books. But soon you find your
way and start to really love it!"
Oliver Rieche, Law with Politics student
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• A full introduction to services, resources and how
to make the most of them for every new student
• Advice, training and help from specialist library
staff whenever you need it
• A dedicated roving support team to ensure there is
always someone close at hand to help you find the
resources you need
• Facilities and help for disabled students and
students with additional access requirements
What about IT facilities where do I start?
When you become a student at Manchester, you’ll
be registered for email, internet access and file
storage.
For essential information you need to get started,
visit:
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/gettingstarted
www.manchester.ac.uk/library www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices
Is it easy to get access to computers?
What about wireless internet?
Computer clusters pepper the campus, many within
individual Schools and halls of residence.
Wireless connectivity to the University network is
available at most key locations.
• Large computer clusters are located in the Main
Library and George Kenyon Building
• Wireless hotspot locations are offered in
ever-increasing numbers
• Some clusters are open 24 hours a day, seven days
a week
• In some areas, the University has partnered a
private provider offering coverage through the
Oxford Road and Wilmslow Road corridor,
including Fallowfield
• Cluster equipment and software are regularly
updated
• All computers have laser printing as standard
• Access to the University network is available from
all study bedrooms in University halls of residence
• More powerful workstations are available to
support specialist research applications
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/roaming
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/pcclusters
Where do I go for IT support?
Consult the IT Service Desk for advice on a wide
range of computing matters and help with any
problem you are having.
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/contacts
Find out more…
www.manchester.ac.uk/library
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices
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study abroad
The Study Abroad programme offers you the exciting
opportunity to experience life in a different country
and culture as part of your degree.
Why should I consider study abroad?
Study abroad broadens your horizons and helps
distinguish you from the crowd when you graduate.
Returning students regularly tell us that studying
abroad has been the highlight of their degree.
• Strength in the quality and calibre of our
partner universities, including some of the top
universities in the world – with no additional
tuition fees
Does my degree include the option
to study abroad?
• Focus on the quality of student experience and
support abroad – we work closely with our
partners to ensure you have a safe and
rewarding experience
• Some courses (especially those with a language
element) include a compulsory year abroad. These
are generally four-year courses
• A dedicated Study Abroad Unit to help you
research your options and organise your
period of study abroad
Where and when you can study abroad depends on
the degree you choose:
• Many other degree courses allow you to opt to
study abroad for one semester, usually in your
second year. The ‘semester abroad’ option allows
you to graduate within the usual three years
“Study abroad has been the experience of a
lifetime – I’d recommend it to anyone.”
Ankit Gupta,
Chemical Engineering student
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www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/studyabroad
Where can I go?
Do I need foreign language skills?
We’re extending our number of international
partnerships each year, which currently include:
Not necessarily – many of our Scandinavian, Dutch
and German partners teach in English, as well as
those in North America, New Zealand, Australia,
Hong Kong and Singapore.
• Around 120 Erasmus partner universities in Europe
• More than 40 partner universities worldwide (such
as the University of Melbourne and the University
of Hong Kong)
Is it expensive?
• You will not pay any additional tuition fees to the
overseas partner university
• You are still entitled to your student loan while you
are abroad
• EU nationals participating in an Erasmus exchange
to Europe normally receive an Erasmus grant
(around €200 per month) to help cover additional
costs
• If participating in a Worldwide Exchange, you need
to budget for flights, visas and health insurance
fees as well as usual day-to-day living expenses
On the other hand, if you already have some
knowledge of a foreign language, studying abroad is
an excellent opportunity to improve your fluency.
The University’s Language Centre offers courses for
all students, which can help you to brush up your
language skills before you go abroad. See:
www.manchester.ac.uk/langcent
Find out more…
For further details on study Abroad, including:
• Lists of exchange partners available
• Which courses include study abroad
• How much it will cost
• How and when to apply
Visit: www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/
studyabroad
tel: +44 (0)161 275 3053
email: goabroad@manchester.ac.uk
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“Employers have rated
Manchester’s careers service
the best at any university.”
careers
I need cash – can you help me to
find a part-time job?
• The UK’s best Careers Service, consistently
topping polls for employer and student
satisfaction
Get money in your pocket as well as valuable skills
that graduate employers want with a part-time job.
Our Careers Service advertises hundreds of vacancies
each year, including many based on campus and
across Manchester.
• One of the most targeted UK universities by
major graduate recruiters
• Access to more than 3,000 employers, who
work with our Careers Service every year to
promote career opportunities
• Careers-related help from the day you arrive,
including finding part-time jobs and work
experience
• Essential advice from trained careers
consultants and industry professionals
• Practical skills-development courses and
workshops to boost your CV
Careers? I don’t know where to start!
Many students come to university with no clear idea
of what career they want to follow. At Manchester,
we offer you unparalleled opportunities to test out
your skills and interests and to explore possible career
plans.
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Can I incorporate careers into
my degree?
Yes – we run accredited course units for
undergraduates in many academic Schools. These
are:
• Career Management Skills – Develop skills such
as self-promotion, teamwork and commercial
awareness. Many lectures are delivered by
employers, so you can find out exactly what skills
they seek.
• Manchester Leadership Programme – Discover
the challenges of 21st century leadership. You
engage with business and community leaders and
academic experts, and work closely with
community groups through volunteering.
www.manchester.ac.uk/careers
What career services do you run?
What about online services?
• Career fairs – These attract more than 700
exhibitors and 20,000 visitors every year, covering
areas such as business, law, IT, finance, science,
engineering and the public and voluntary sectors
Our comprehensive careers website offers you 24/7
access to extensive information and advice, including:
• Online vacancy mailing service – Jobs emailed
directly to your inbox
• Career events – Hundreds of careers talks,
workshops and employer presentations covering
diverse careers and skills
• Career blogs – For the latest careers news and
events
• One-to-one appointments – Our expert careers
professionals can guide you through your options
• Online forums – Ask questions and share your
experiences with other students and graduates on
online discussion boards
Whatever your age, ethnicity, gender, disability,
sexuality – we appreciate that everyone is different
and we treat you as individuals. All our staff are
trained to help you and we have initiatives supporting
careers as diverse as you are:
• Ethnic Diversity Fair – Meet recruiters committed
to developing a diverse workforce
• Disability Toolkits – Our award-winning website
for students with disabilities
• Manchester Gold – Our career mentoring scheme
has specialist streams for diverse student groups
What is career mentoring?
It’s a really useful way of meeting people working in
your chosen field. Students who apply to our
Manchester Gold scheme are matched with mentors
in a wide range of sectors, including engineering, the
media, finance, education, marketing, retail and
science.
• Live web chats– Get advice from employers and
careers experts
Find out more…
www.manchester.ac.uk/careers
www.manchester.ac.uk/mlp
tel +44 (0)161 275 2828
email careers@manchester.ac.uk
“Skills that I have developed and improved
will help me greatly when applying for jobs
after I graduate. Having been involved in a
range of projects will set me apart from
other candidates on paper and also give me
the confidence in interviews that I have
something extra to give.”
Sanjay Mistry, Economics and Social Studies
student on the MLP
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“Sports facilities, which were already firstrate, have improved still further since the city
hosted the Commonwealth Games.”
sport
How can I play organised sport at
the University?
• 46 different Athletic Union sport clubs to join
• The Athletic Union is made up of 46 sport clubs,
catering for all levels, from beginners up to elite
athletes. Most compete on Wednesday afternoons
in the British Universities and Colleges Sport
(BUCS) Leagues against other universities.
• Ranking of 11th in the British Universities and
Colleges Sport League in 2009
• Great facilities: the Manchester Aquatics
Centre, a Commonwealth Games legacy and
the only UK facility to house two 50-metre
swimming pools; two large sports centres on
campus; 120 acres of sports grounds
dedicated to football, rugby, hockey and
lacrosse
• Sport scholarships through MSS and TASS up
to the value of £3,500
• A city of sport – our main campus is just two
miles from SportCity, home of the Manchester
Velodrome, regional tennis centre, national
squash centre and regional athletics centre
• Wide range of activities and programmes for
beginners within campus sport leagues,
health, fitness and wellbeing courses, through
to the Sport Volunteer Scheme
• Campus Sport gives you the opportunity to play
sport with friends in a series of activities designed
with the emphasis on having fun and feeling part
of campus life
Do you have a gym?
Yes, we have two student gym facilities on campus
and a public facility nearby:
• Armitage Sports Centre – Located in the heart of
Fallowfield, moments from Owens Park Hall of
Residence, in a safe, accessible and convenient
location for students; this centre offers an airconditioned fitness suite and sports halls
• Sugden Sports Centre – Located at the north
end of the main University campus, this hosts a
large 100-station fitness suite with the latest
cardiovascular and resistance equipment, plus a
substantial free-weights area
• Manchester Aquatics Centre – This public facility
is less than five minutes’ walk from the Sugden
Sports Centre and is great for swimming
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www.manchester.ac.uk/sport
If I am not very sporty, what else
could I do?
If playing sport is not really your thing, we’ve still got
plenty to offer you.
You can keep fit and healthy through our extensive
health, fitness and wellbeing programme, with dance
classes, boot camp, holistic therapies, campus walks,
jogs and more – there’s something for everyone, so
do join in!
You could also get involved with officiating,
volunteering, or events in sport through Campus
Sport and our Sports Volunteer Scheme – visit our
website for details
“The Armitage Centre is the home of sport
at The University of Manchester. It’s a great
place for students to play sport, work out
and meet friends. It has a welcoming
student clubhouse atmosphere, which
makes playing sport on a Wednesday
afternoon lots of fun.”
Vicky Speed, First Team Hockey Captain
and Pharmacy graduate
Find out more...
For further information on University sport, including:
• Sport facilities
Do you offer sport scholarships?
Yes – we offer three different levels of sport
scholarships, plus a Talent Development Award and
Team Performance Scholarship. Visit our website for
details.
Be aware that:
• You should be competing at regional or
international level in your chosen sport
• Athletic Union sport teams
• Campus Sport
• Sport Volunteer Scheme
• Health, fitness and wellbeing programme
• Sport scholarships
Visit: www.manchester.ac.uk/sport
tel: +44 (0)161 275 4962
• Support can include £500 towards training and
competition costs, annual gym pass, strength and
conditioning, and many other elite sport support
services
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“It is an unadventurous soul who appears at
the foot of UMSU's steps any day in termtime and resists propulsion inside.”
The Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities
students’ union
• The UK’s largest student union, which
organises and funds hundreds of student clubs
and societies
• Three live music venues, which attract the
latest in big name and up-and-coming bands
• A host of advice and support services run by
and for students
• A diverse range of student cafés, bars and
shops
Like the city itself, The University of Manchester
Students’ Union is big, vibrant and cosmopolitan
– yet far from impersonal.
What does the Students’ Union do?
The hub of student life, the SU provides everything
that you need to enjoy your time here to the full,
from live bands to welfare advice, bargain-priced
stationery to active political campaigning, chess
championships to welfare support.
The Union also plays a crucial role in the running and
decision-making of the University itself, representing
you and all other students at the highest level.
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What societies do you run?
A multitude of societies, run by and for students, are
organised within and funded by the Union. Whether
you’re into hiking or Hung Kuen Kung Fu, you’re sure
to find something that appeals to your interests.
The best way to familiarise yourself with the Union
and what it has to offer is by attending the Freshers’
Fair in your first week, which showcases the
numerous student societies and gives you a taste of
what to expect over the next year.
What’s the social scene like?
You can get involved in various social activities, from
open mic nights to a drama festival and the
legendary ‘Pangaea’, Europe’s largest student-run
music festival.
For live music, the famed Manchester Academy, right
next to the Union, has played host to most bands
worth their salt at some stage in their career. Its
intimate sister venues (Academy 2 and 3) in the
Union building are perfect spots to take in more
cutting-edge talent.
www.umsu.manchester.ac.uk
What else can I get involved with?
How else could I boost my CV?
What about student media?
The Students’ Union offers the Certificate in Personal
Development, where students attend ten personal
development seminars. This certificate is accredited
by the University and most employers.
• Student Direct – If you fancy yourself as a
budding news reporter, reviewer, or feature writer,
this – the official weekly student newspaper for all
Manchester universities – could be the springboard
to your ambitions. The newspaper’s standard is
high; however, even if you’re a beginner, your
opinion and writing matters – the newspaper’s
ethos is to welcome contributions from all
students.
• Fuse FM – The University’s radio station,
broadcasts from beneath the Union building. Most
who get involved here end up presenting or
producing their own radio show – the best way of
seeing if you’re cut out for a career in
broadcasting.
• Student TV – You could get involved with this
production crew, whose flagship programme
‘Pangaea TV’ goes backstage at this massive
student music event for exclusive interviews with
the artists.
Alternatively, why not make the news rather than
cover it? In Manchester’s SU, all the major political
parties are represented. Many eminent politicians and
lobbyists come through the ranks of student politics,
and in the last few years the Manchester University
Debating Society has established itself as one of the
most highly rated in the country.
There are many other opportunities for personal
development. For example, Student Action
Manchester provides you with dozens of
opportunities to put something back into the
surrounding area through its links with the local
community.
Find out more…
tel +44 (0)161 275 2930
“Don't forget about the Students' Union –
as well as being home to the Academies for
the world's best gigs, it's got a wealth of
resources in terms of developing special
interests, or gaining new ones, and there
are so many societies to choose from.”
Jane McConnell, Literature and Linguistics
student
Such activities could really help your career prospects
as you develop skills outside your course.
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“It’s easy to find
like-minded friends to
spend your time with;
Manchester’s continuing
success is due in part to
the positive experience
that graduates report.”
international
• A truly diverse institution, welcoming more
than 9,500 international students from around
160 countries worldwide
• A global reputation for excellence, ranked 7th
in Europe and 41st in the world
Are international students
guaranteed accommodation?
• A record for producing graduates who are
highly rated by employers worldwide
If you come to Manchester unaccompanied and pay
the overseas rate of fees, you are guaranteed a place
in University-managed accommodation, with free
internet connection, for the duration of your course.
Your time at university is a great opportunity to
meet new people, experience a new way of life
and view the world from a different perspective.
Whatever you study at Manchester, you will find
a shared approach to learning and classmates
from all corners of the globe.
Why do so many international students
come to Manchester?
Our 230,000-strong community of graduates from
more than 200 countries chose Manchester. Here are
some reasons why:
• Ranked 7th in Europe and 41st globally in the
influential 2009 Academic Ranking of World
Universities survey conducted by Shanghai JiaoTong University, confirming us as a leading
international teaching and research institution
• Massive breadth and diversity of courses
• Welcoming, multicultural campus environment
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• World-class facilities, including one of the UK’s
largest libraries, 3,500 student PCs, extensive WiFi
networking across campus and fully networked
halls of residence
To see the full conditions of this guarantee, visit:
For more details on accommodation, see page 28.
What are my international career
prospects?
Manchester is recognised worldwide for the quality
of its graduates. Our courses are designed to give you
the best possible training, while input from industry
keeps our teaching relevant to the job market.
We are particularly well equipped to provide students
with international careers support for the following
reasons:
• Our Careers Service – the best in the UK – offers
targeted help for international students, including
a dedicated international blog, work experience
for international students, and much more
www.manchester.ac.uk/international
• More employers target Manchester graduates than
any other UK university – including many based
overseas
Society – a non-profit organisation dedicated to
providing a supportive and social network for people
of all nations.
• We have extensive links with companies worldwide
What happens when I arrive?
Do you provide English language
support?
We offer an extensive range of English pre-sessional
programmes and free continuing English support
throughout your studies at the University Language
Centre. For details, visit:
What about other forms of
international support?
• Trained international student advisers – For
confidential advice on a range of issues, such as
immigration, finance and academic issues
We provide a warm welcome to all our students. In
addition to activities organised by the Students’
Union, your School and your hall of residence, the
University offers:
• Orientation programmes for international
students throughout the year
• Free airport collection service from Manchester
Airport during September, to transport you and
your luggage to your accommodation
Find out more…
www.manchester.ac.uk/international
• Diverse dietary requirements – These are
catered for on campus and in halls of residence,
where menu suggestions are always welcomed
• Religion – The campus provides places of worship
for all major faiths
What’s the international social scene like?
A wide variety of student-based clubs and societies
can help you to develop your interests and your
network of friends. This includes the International
“I chose Manchester for many reasons, the first
being its cosmopolitan aspect – I liked the fact
that you could meet people from different
cultural backgrounds while immersing yourself
in the English ‘mode de vie’.”
Amélie Vuillemin, student from France
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“A range of supportive
bursaries will help take the
sting off top-up fees.”
scholarships
and bursaries
What are bursaries and scholarships?
The Manchester Guarantee Bursary
They are awards from the University that do not have
to be repaid. The monies may provide help to pay
your course fees and support your living expenses
during your time at Manchester. This is in addition to
government support packages, which you may also
be entitled to.
The University of Manchester offers a generous
bursary scheme that provides guaranteed financial
support of £1,250 per annum to all UK students from
low-income backgrounds studying undergraduate
degrees.
• Bursaries are awarded on the basis of household
income
The Manchester Success Scholarship
• Scholarships recognise outstanding academic
achievement
Can I get one?
As a leading international centre of research and
learning, we are committed to attracting and
supporting the very best students. If you have the
talent, we want to ensure that you have the
opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial
circumstances.
A scholarship entitlement worth up to £1,250 per
annum for UK students who gain three A grades at
A-level (or an equivalent qualification detailed in our
criteria for excellence), regardless of household
income, who choose to study one of a range of
designated degree courses.
Please note that all grades at A-level or equivalent
must be attained in the same academic year and in
the subjects (excluding General Studies) detailed
within the offer letter.
The Eliahou Dangoor Scholarship
A £1,000 scholarship for the first year of study only
for up to 40 UK undergraduate students from low
income households studying one of a range of
science, technology, engineering or mathematics
programmes who also satisfy specific academic
criteria.
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www.manchester.ac.uk/studentfinance
The Manchester Advantage Scholarship
Faculty and School Scholarships
A £3,000 per annum scholarship entitlement for UK
students from low-income households who gain
three A grades at A-level (or an equivalent
qualification detailed in our criteria for excellence).
Faculties and Schools within the University also offer
their own scholarships for students on particular
degree courses. Details are available in the course
descriptions in this prospectus, or on our website.
Please note that all grades at A-level or equivalent
must be attained in the same academic year and in
the subjects (excluding General Studies) detailed
within the offer letter.
The Manchester Achievement
Scholarship
A £1,750 per annum scholarship entitlement for
students from the Manchester region who have:
• Successfully progressed into the University through
the Manchester Access Programme, or
“The Scholarship has made a massive
difference to me. Thinking back, if I had
gone to another university with no backing,
I may very well have dropped out early. It
has made me confident knowing that I'll
leave university without putting my mum
into debt.”
Jane McConnell,
Literature and Linguistics student
Gained the Manchester Advantage Scholarship
• Successfully progressed from a Greater Manchester
household into the University through an ‘Access
to Higher Education’ programme.
Find out more…
The Manchester Specialist Scholarships
We offer a number of specialist scholarships for
students with outstanding sporting ability (see our
website for details).
For further information on financial support,
including more details on all of the above bursaries
and scholarships:
www.manchester.ac.uk/studentfinance
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courses
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Entry requirements
English language requirement
Please be aware that, due to the
breadth of courses available at
The University of Manchester, we
are unable to publish the full range
of entry requirements accepted.
We have therefore published an
indicative range of entry requirements
for each broad subject area. This is
an indicative, not an exhaustive list,
and does not include all subjectspecific or GCSE requirements that
may also be required in some
instances. For full and up-to-date
entry requirements for all of our
courses, please see the course profile
pages on our website at:
www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate
/courses
You must be proficient in the use of
the English language, the medium of
instruction and examination in the
University. The minimum acceptable
level of proficiency for admission to
most courses is GCSE English
Language (Grade C or above); or an
International English Language
Testing (IELTS) average score of 6.0.
For courses that are more linguistically
demanding (eg Law, Management
and Medicine) requirements are
normally higher. For full and up-todate entry requirements for all of our
courses, please see the course profile
pages on our website at:
www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate
/courses
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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
applied youth
and community
work studies
Applied Youth and Community
Work Studies BA 3yrs
UCAS Code L590
Typical offer
A-level: BCC-CCC
For entry requirements to specific
courses you will need to visit:
www.manchester.ac.uk/ugcourses
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/education
ug-education@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 3463/7307/3287
The BA in Youth and Community
Work is designed for people who
want to study the varied
approaches to informal education
with young people and adults; to
develop the skills, knowledge and
values of a youth and community
work practitioner; and to make a
difference in the community.
Successful graduates achieve the
nationally endorsed professional
qualification in youth and
community work.
Please note: All successful
applicants will be required to
undertake a CRB check,
satisfactory completion of which is
normally a condition of offer.
What you study
Year 1: health issues and
community and youth work
practice; the role of a community
and youth worker in the
development of young people;
values and practice in community
and youth work; enabling
community participation; a black
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perspective in community and
youth work; and using research to
identify community needs.
Year 2: Analysing community and
youth work with groups;
management and organisation in
community and youth work; the
application of counselling
principles; domestic violence issues
and community and youth work
practice; research in community
and youth work; and reflection on
current youth work practice.
Year 3: Community and youth
work policies into practice, and
managing a community project.
You also undertake a dissertation.
As well as the above, optional
course units can be taken from
other courses within the Faculty
of Humanities.
Placements
Fieldwork placements are an
integral part of the course and offer
real workplace experiences and
opportunities to help you develop a
more rounded understanding and
appreciation of the role of a youth
and community worker.
You will develop your
understanding, awareness and
practice through reflection on your
previous and ongoing experience.
During each academic year, you
work 12 hours per week for 21
weeks. This includes 444 hours
working with young people aged
13 to 19. In total, you undertake
888 hours on placement during
your period of study, with 444
hours made up from some of the
units offered on the course.
We have strong relationships with
practitioners within both statutory
and voluntary youth and
community work sectors.
Placements are normally organised
by your placement co-ordinator.
You will receive close guidance on
suitable opportunities.
Placements are usually available
within easy travelling distance of
your term-time address. Please
note that you are responsible for
your travel expenses.
Studying part time
This course is also available to study
part time, over a period between
four and half years to six years. Parttime applicants must apply through
the University, rather than through
UCAS. Contact us for details.
Career opportunities
Career prospects are excellent,
since you gain a vocational
qualification as well as an Honours
degree. You will be able to seek
employment in a wide range of
statutory and voluntary agencies
and institutions.
Our graduates find work in a
range of fields, including: centrebased youth and community work;
detached youth work;
neighbourhood community work;
health education; youth offending
teams; voluntary sector youth and
community work; and education
projects. Other graduates progress
on to postgraduate study.
Typical employers include
Connexions and Millennium
Volunteers.
Manchester
offers you…
• A degree validated by the National
Youth Agency and recognised by
the Joint Negotiating Committee
for Youth and Community Workers
• A course designed for reflection on
ongoing practice
• Extensive practice experience to
prepare you for work in a wide
range of settings and roles
• The option to study part time,
enabling you to fit the course
around your job or other
commitments
accounting
and finance
Accounting BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code N420
Accounting BSc 3/4yrs
UCAS Code N400
Accounting and Economics
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NL41
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NN43
Accounting, Management and
Information Systems BA 3yrs
UCAS Code NG45
Economics and Finance
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LN13
Finance BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code N300
See also Business Studies and
Management page 65, Computer
Science page 86, Economic and
Social Studies page 97
Typical offer
A-level: AAA-AAB
IB: 37-35
Find out more...
BSc Accounting and BA
Accounting, Management
and Information Systems
www.manchester.ac.uk/mbs
ug-mbs@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 306 3425/3401
f +44 (0)161 306 3506/4494
BA (Economic and Social Studies)
www.manchester.ac.uk/socialsci
ences
baecon@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 4470/2291/
1473/4748
f +44 (0)161 275 4751
Accounting and Finance at
Manchester has a first-class
reputation, taught by staff who
are at the forefront of research in
their field, in a department whose
research is recognised as worldleading and internationally
excellent. Our graduates are highly
sought after by UK employers.
Most large and medium-sized
accounting firms have Manchester
offices and some firms (including
KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte,
PricewaterhouseCoopers and
Grant Thornton) work very closely
with us, including sponsoring
events.
Your choice of course will depend
upon whether you want a
professional qualification, or prefer
to locate your study of accounting,
finance, or related disciplines
within a wider social sciences
framework.
BSc Accounting
(with optional internship)
This course will provide you with a
fast track to a career in
accountancy. Run by Manchester
Business School (MBS), it is
designed to integrate study of the
theory and practice of accounting
with the opportunity to gain
relevant work experience. You
A
study accounting theory and
practice together with related
subjects, giving you the edge for
a career in accountancy. A special
feature is the option to undertake
a paid internship in your third year.
Year 1: You study fundamentals
of accounting and finance, plus
foundation units in maths,
statistics, economics and law.
Year 2: You develop your
analytical skills and gain a more
in-depth understanding of
accounting theory and practice,
and related areas.
Internship year (optional):
Successful applicants for the
paid internship spend an academic
year working with a firm of
professional accountants. This
enables you to put theory into
practice, further develop allimportant transferable skills and
gain a real insight into the
accounting profession.
Final year: You consolidate your
practical skills and theoretical
knowledge via a case study unit
that incorporates group and
individual projects. You also gain
further specialised knowledge in
areas such as taxation and
auditing, in order to develop your
knowledge of contemporary issues
in accounting, broaden your
understanding of the wider
business context and enable you
to benefit from substantial
exemptions from professional
accountancy examinations.
BA(Economic and Social
Studies) – specialising in
Accounting and/or Finance
Run jointly by the School of Social
Sciences and MBS, this course
provides opportunities to specialise
in Accounting, Finance,
Accounting and Finance,
Accounting and Economics, or
Economics and Finance, set
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against a broad social sciences
background. A key feature of the
course is its flexibility, as you may
change your specialism during
your first and second years.
The academic and professional
aspects of accounting and finance
are balanced appropriately, which
will provide you with some
examinations, depending on your
choice of options.
See page 97 for more details
on the BA (Economic and
Social Studies).
Year 1: You study accounting,
finance, economics,
maths/statistics and options from
other subject areas, including
government, politics and
sociology.
Year 2: You study accounting and
finance in more depth, while
retaining the possibility to take
other social science and language
courses.
Year 3: You choose a specialist
area from a wide range of options,
from auditing, to international
finance. An important part of your
final year is an independent
research project that brings
together your knowledge and
skills attained during the entire
course.
(AMAIS)
This course aims to provide a
coherent study of information
systems (IS) and the internet:
accounting and finance within a
management degree.
Organisations need managers who
understand the social, technical
and behavioural dimensions
underlying information systems,
and the fast-paced, globalised and
competitive environments within
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which modern organisations
must operate.
Within this degree, many of the
options are fixed in accounting
and finance, developing your
appreciation of information
systems and the internet in the
context of management,
accounting and finance.
What you study
Year 1: You undertake a broad
study of the key areas of
accounting, management and IS
to provide a sound foundation for
future years.
Years 2 and 3: You will gain a
breadth and depth of academic
knowledge, plus professional and
transferrable skills relating to the
fields of accounting, information
systems and management,
allowing you to focus on topics of
interest while gaining a wider
understanding of management
and business through a range of
non-IS options. In your final year,
you undertake a project that
requires you to combine the full
range of skills and knowledge
developed throughout your
degree.
The University of Manchester has
one of the best records of any British
university for placing graduates with
employers and our Careers Service
offers excellent advice and
opportunities to boost your career
prospects. Manchester Business
School has active links with many
employers and you are encouraged
to attend talks and seminars by
employers in the School.
Graduates of the BSc in
Accounting (with/without
internship) are ideally placed for a
career in accountancy, with the
possibility of maximum
examinations.
The accounting and/or finance
specialisms of the BA(Econ) are
distinctive and suitable if you are
considering a career within the
financial and business world.
Many graduates have traditionally
entered the accounting profession,
while others have secured jobs in
the City as analysts, business
managers, consultants and other
varied positions.
The Accounting, Management and
Information Systems course equips
you with the skills and knowledge
required for a career in
accounting, general management
and more technical fields, as well
as a broad range of other
professions.
Recent employers of MBS
graduates include Accenture,
Bloomberg, Deloitte, Ernst &
Young, Goldman Sachs, HBOS,
KPMG, Microsoft, Procter &
Gamble, PricewaterhouseCoopers
and Tesco.
Manchester
offers you…
• Excellent relations between
Manchester Business School (MBS)
and professional and business
communities in the City, many of
whom work closely with us to
inform your learning
• Wide variety of accounting and
finance-related courses based in
both MBS and the School of Social
Sciences, giving you access to
diverse complementary subjects for
a learning experience that is broad,
flexible and up-to-date
• Teaching informed by cutting-edge
research that meets international
standards of excellence
aerospace
engineering
BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code H400
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H402
Aerospace Engineering with
Industrial Experience MEng 5yrs
UCAS Code H406
Aerospace Engineering with
Management MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H4ND
See also Engineering with an
Integrated Foundation Year
page 103
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-ABB
IB: 35-33
Find out more...
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t +44 (0)161 306 9210
One of the pioneers in engineering
education and research, the
Mechanics Institute – the
forerunner to The University of
Manchester – was founded by
Sir William Fairbairn in 1824.
The term ‘Reynolds Number’
recognises the fundamental work
in fluid flow that was undertaken
by our first Professor, Osborne
Reynolds (appointed in 1868).
All engineering degrees at
Manchester have a strong base
of engineering science and build a
solid foundation of practical
design and analysis. Because our
staff are actively involved in
research, our teaching evolves to
reflect state-of-the-art technology,
giving you access to expertise in a
wide range of engineering
disciplines.
The high level of staff contact and
our high quality resources ensure
you a challenging and rewarding
experience of engineering
education. A well-established and
highly effective framework of
student support includes an
extensive tutorial system for
academic support and pastoral
care, student-to-student
mentoring, a dedicated
undergraduate office and
supportive, well-qualified and
co-operative staff.
A
Entrance scholarships
A range of scholarships is available
to UK and international students
who achieve high grades on
entry. For details, see:
www.manchester.ac.uk/mace/
undergraduate/scholarships
What you study
BEng/MEng Aerospace
Engineering:
Year 1: Introduces you to aircraft
flight, spacecraft flight and
aerospace systems, as well as
modelling and simulation. You will
also gain the basic knowledge and
skills that are applicable to all
areas of engineering, such as
mechanics, heat, fluids, design,
management and mathematics.
All subjects are taught in a
challenging and active learning
environment.
Year 2: Starts your detailed
education in key areas of
aerospace engineering. Course
units in aircraft design, aircraft
performance, flight dynamics and
control systems provide the
technical foundations for
aerospace project work. Units in
aerodynamics, propulsion,
structures and dynamics provide
the underlying scientific base. You
also study further mathematics
and management.
Your first year establishes a
strategic overview of the main
areas of aerospace engineering
and introduces the underlying
science and mathematics. Second
and third years develop the key
knowledge and understanding
necessary to enter industry, or
postgraduate study. The fourth
year (for MEng students) provides
specialisation in engineering
and consolidates practical
experience via an advanced
aerospace design project.
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Year 3: Completes the above
process by introducing an
integrated view of vehicles and
systems, with reference to
applicable sciences and
technologies. Exemplified by the
holistic treatment of helicopters,
this is also developed through
topics in aerospace design,
systems, propulsion and structures
and aerodynamics, which develop
your appreciation of
multidisciplinary technology. You
undertake an individual project
during this year, which aims to
foster your competence in
research and development, as well
as in professional communication.
Over the three years, all students
follow the same course and reach
the same level of study. This
provides the grounding for careers
in industry and for postgraduate
study.
Year 4 (MEng students only):
You develop skills and proficiency
in specialist subject areas and
undertake a major group design
project that consolidates all
previous experience and knowhow. This presents a realistic
challenge in terms of novelty,
creativity and innovation in design
and develops a systematic
approach to design optimisation.
Teams operate a typical
development lifecycle and the
one-year-long exercise culminates
in a major design review with
invited observers from industry.
The final year of the MEng course
is intended to develop the
technical skills and self-confidence
necessary for leadership in industry
and research.
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MEng courses
with Management:
If you would like a career as an
engineering project manager, you
may follow this variant of the
MEng course. A greater number of
course units are dedicated to the
study of management issues,
displacing some of the
engineering topics in favour of
marketing, strategy and enterprise
in Year 3, plus project finance and
risk management in Year 4.
with Industrial Experience:
The mainstream MEng course can
be extended with industrial
experience. You spend one year in
the UK aerospace engineering
industry, working on real projects
and gaining invaluable experience
as a practicing engineer.
offer broad insight into
engineering solutions. You can
also opt for careers in high-level
technology, or pursue
opportunities in business,
management and finance.
As a graduate ‘with Management’,
you emerge with an engineering
education and an awareness of
business issues, which will increase
your range of career options to
include commercial and project
management.
As a graduate ‘with Industrial
Experience’, your engineering
education is enhanced by handson engineering, which gives you
additional knowledge and skills
that you can sell to an employer.
You have access to the best
university careers services in the
UK and help is available to you on
all aspects of your career.
Professional accreditation
All of our Aerospace Engineering
Honours degrees are accredited by
the relevant professional
institutions. This means that your
degree will be recognised as
providing the educational base for
Chartered Engineer (for an MEng
degree) or Incorporated Engineer
(for a BEng degree). For details, see:
undergraduate/scholarships
You could enter the global
aerospace and defence industries,
or continue on to postgraduate
study. The enormous range of
career opportunities reflects the
diverse and multidisciplinary
nature of the aerospace sector.
Acquiring high levels of
attainment in transferable skills
such as simulation, problemsolving, design, management and
modelling, enables graduates to
adapt to new challenges and to
Manchester
offers you…
• A long, distinguished history in
engineering education and
research at the first English
university to offer an engineering
degree
• Extensive engineering industry
links enhancing both
undergraduate teaching and
groundbreaking research
• Excellent resources for
information, computation and
experimentation
• Professional accreditation by
relevant UK institutions
archaeology
Ancient History and
Archaeology BA 3yrs
UCAS Code VV14
Archaeology BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V400
Archaeology and Anthropology
BA 3 yrs
UCAS Code VL46
Archaeology and Art History
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code VW43
Typical offer
A-level: ABB-BBB
IB: 33-32
courses you will need to visit
Find out more...
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logy
ug-archae@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 4987
f +44 (0)161 275 3098
Archaeology at Manchester is an
exciting and dynamic subject area
where staff and students engage
in a fascinating journey of
discovery, investigating the
immense wealth of human cultural
diversity and achievement.
In a lively, stimulating
environment, our enthusiastic
team of academics with an
international reputation for
research provides excellent
standards of teaching and
learning.
Worldwide research
and fieldwork
You will join a friendly community
of eleven academics, more than
150 undergraduates and 30
graduate students. Our teaching is
directly informed by our research
throughout the world, including
Britain, Ireland and western
Europe, the Mediterranean,
Polynesia, the Near East, Australia
and Africa. There are also plans to
offer a course unit on Egyptian
archaeology, linked to the superb
Egyptology collection of the
Manchester Museum, which is
based on campus.
Our teaching emphasises both
practical fieldwork skills and the
intellectual frameworks within
which modern archaeology is
practiced. Fieldwork is a central
component of our discipline,
ranging from archaeological digs,
to ethnographic research.
A
What you study
Archaeology
This course explores archaeology
from the Neolithic period to the
recent past. You combine an
understanding of period-based
research with aspects of theory
and practice.
After obtaining a broad-based
understanding of archaeology in
Year 1, you can progress on to
more specialised areas of interest
in Years 2 and 3.
Fieldwork and excavation provide
a core element and you are
involved in a range of exciting field
projects in Britain, Africa, the
Aegean, the South Pacific and the
Near East.
Ancient History
and Archaeology
The joint course combines
the study of the ancient
Mediterranean empires with
a study of the archaeology of
Britain, Western Europe, the
Greek and Roman worlds and
the Near East.
For two years, you study Ancient
History and Archaeology in parallel
and in Year 3 you may specialise in
an area of your interest.
Throughout your degree, you can
choose to follow a pathway that
emphasises either archaeological
fieldwork, or ancient history and
languages.
Up to one-third of our students
continue to postgraduate courses
at Manchester or elsewhere, while
many more find employment in
careers associated with
archaeology.
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Archaeology
and Anthropology
This combination makes a
fascinating degree, offering not
only a comprehensive knowledge
of cultural diversity in the past, but
also a sophisticated understanding
of the social and material
dimensions of human life.
You will develop the range of
analytical and practical skills
needed to understand and
critically assess both past and
present materiality and cultural
life.
The academic and practical skills
you learn enable you to pursue a
career in many different areas of
archaeology, history, museums,
galleries and cultural resource
management.
All our courses also provide a basic
Arts/Humanities degree, which can
be employed in a wide variety of
careers.
In Years 1 and 2, you study
Anthropology and Archaeology in
parallel, with more opportunity for
specialisation during Year 3.
This exciting new course provides
you with a broad and dedicated
knowledge of various aspects of
the visual and material culture of
different regions of the world (eg
Europe, Africa, Pacific), from the
Paleolithic, to the present day.
knowledge in both subjects, you
may choose to pursue both
equally, or specialise in either
archaeology or art history.
Manchester
offers you…
• A diverse, multidisciplinary
environment where archaeologists
can work alongside
anthropologists, visual culture
historians and ancient historians
• On-site resources of the
Manchester Museum and
Whitworth Art Gallery
• Teaching directly informed by
contemporary global research
• Extensive training in
archaeological fieldwork
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architecture
Architecture BA (Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code K100
Typical offer
A-level: AAA
IB: 36
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/architec
ture
sed.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 0969
f +44 (0)161 275 0421
What you study
Architecture education consists of
five years of full-time study divided
between two degrees. These are
the three-year BA(Hons) in
Architecture, followed by the twoyear BArch degree, which carry
exemption from the Architects
Registration Board (ARB) and the
Royal Institute of British Architects
(RIBA) Part 1 and Part 2
examinations respectively.
On graduation from the BA, you
normally undertake a year of
professional experience in an
architectural office under the
direction of the School. This first
experience of practice prepares
you for your architectural
education in BArch.
Year 1: Gives you the opportunity
to develop your architectural
creative process through a series
of studio design projects and skills
workshops. The emphasis is on
helping you begin to develop a
way of thinking, working and
designing as an individual designer
with an understanding of human
nature and spatial experience.
H
Year 2: You will further develop
your design processes and critical
thinking skills. Your skills will be
tested through various projects
using your own design solutions.
You will gain an increased
awareness of architecture within
both rural and urban contexts.
Year 3: You will identify what
contemporary architecture means
to you. You will establish your
theoretical position through a
variety of projects leading to one
major project, where your design
initiative and intuition is needed to
formulate and communicate your
architectural designs.
Graduates go on to work as
architects for leading architectural
and design practices. Alternatively,
opportunities exist for you to
undertake research for further
postgraduate degrees.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the largest Schools of
Architecture in the UK, established
in 1996 as the result of an
innovative collaboration between
The University of Manchester and
the Manchester Metropolitan
University
• Considerable resources and
expertise in teaching and research
that cross both institutions
• An award from both institutions
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art history and
visual studies
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code VW43
History of Art BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V360
20 academic and support staff,
250 undergraduate and 50
graduate students. High standards
of teaching and international
levels of research ensure a lively
and innovative academic
environment. You’ll enjoy excellent
student support from personal
tutors and a student peermentoring system involving the
student-run Art History Society.
What you study
Typical offer
A-level: ABB-BBB
IB: 33-32
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/arts/subj
ectareas/arthistoryvisualstudies
ug-arthist@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 3348
f +44 (0)161 275 3098
While the main emphasis of our
extraordinarily diverse range of
courses is on Europe, there are
possibilities to study North and
South American, Middle Eastern
and South Asian art. Fieldwork is
also a central component of our
discipline.
Art historians and historians of
visual culture work in the same
building as colleagues in
Archaeology and the Centre for
Museology, with our own subject
area library and Visual Resources
Centre. The Special Collections of
the Rylands Library are a valuable
learning resource and we have
very close links with the
University’s on-site Whitworth Art
Gallery and Manchester Museum.
You will be welcomed into a
friendly, active community of some
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History of Art
This wide-ranging and in-depth
course explores a broad range of
areas within art history,
architecture and theory, from
antiquity to the present day. While
the main emphasis is on European
art and visual culture, there are
plenty of opportunities to study
non-Western material. Flexibility
and choice are key: as you
progress to your second and third
years, you can select pathways
and course units to suit your
individual interests.
This exciting new course provides
you with a broad and dedicated
knowledge of different aspects of
the visual and material culture of
different global regions (eg
Europe, Africa, Pacific), from the
Paleolithic, to the present day.
knowledge in both subjects, you
may choose to pursue both
equally, or specialise in either
archaeology or art history.
Art History and a Modern
Language (French, German,
Italian, Portuguese, Russian,
or Spanish)
These courses give you a firm
grounding in both disciplines
before you spend your third year
abroad, immersing yourself in the
language and culture of an
appropriate country. In your fourth
year, you take a combination of
course units that reflects the
development of your interests
throughout your course. You also
have access to the well-equipped
University Language Centre.
Manchester has an outstanding
careers service and an excellent
employment record for our
graduates. There are opportunities
for you to gain work experience in
museums and galleries, or to be
involved in projects in University
outreach and in widening
participation in local schools.
Many graduates work as curators
in art galleries and museums, or as
writers, teachers, researchers,
administrators, journalists and
consultants working in areas
related to visual culture and the art
market. The training and
transferable skills you will gain at
Manchester will also prepare you
for a whole range of careers that
are not necessarily closely related
to your subject of study.
Manchester
offers you…
• A strong tradition within Art
History, established at Manchester
in the 1930s
• An unusually wide range of study
topics, from ancient Greece and
Rome, to contemporary
installation art, film and
photography
• Dedicated resources including
special library collections and a
campus-based museum and art
gallery
• Extensive fieldwork including
opportunities within the UK (Years
1 and 2) and overseas (Year 3)
business
studies and
management
Information Technology
Management for Business with
Industrial Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code GN5C
Management BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code N201
Business Studies BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code N100
Management (Accounting
and Finance) BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code NN24
Business Studies and Economics
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NL11
Management (Human
Resources) BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code N600
Business Studies and Politics
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NL12
Management
(Innovation, Sustainability
and Entrepreneurship) BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code to be confirmed.
Business Studies and Sociology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NL13
International Business, Finance
and Economics BA 3yrs
UCAS Code N0L0
International Management
BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code N247
International Management
with American Business Studies
BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code N2T7
Management for Business
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code GN51
Management (International
Business Economics) BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code N246
Management (International
Studies) BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code N120
Management (Marketing)
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code N2N5
See also Accounting and Finance
page 57, Accounting,
Management and Information
Systems page 58 and Computing
page 90
Typical offer
Business Studies
A-level: ABB
IB: 34
Business and Management
run by MBS
A-level: AAB
IB: 35
B
Find out more...
Management, International
Management, IBFE, ITMB/IE
ug-mbs@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 306 3425/3401
f +44 (0)161 306 3506/4494
Business Studies
ences
t +44 (0)161 275
4470/2291/1473/4748
f +44 (0)161 275 4751
Business and Management at
Manchester provides you with a
comprehensive, contemporary
education that is highly regarded
by employers. By the end of your
studies, you will be able to carry
out independent enquiry in
business, management and their
underlying disciplines, and
demonstrate a wide range of skills
sought by employers.
Our management degrees offer
you an applied approach to
understanding business and
management and the context in
which they operate. They focus on
the study of key disciplines, such
as accounting and finance,
economics, marketing, operations
management, psychology and
mathematics, and include the
possibility of an international
orientation in your second and
final years. All Manchester
Business School students also have
the opportunity to represent the
School at global case competitions
in their final year of study.
Business studies courses also
incorporate this knowledge, but
focus on understanding business
from a social science perspective,
drawing on discipline areas such as
economics, politics and sociology.
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In Manchester Business School
you can choose from a wide range
of three and four-year degree
courses, including three courses
that give you the chance to spend
a year overseas or in industry, and
degrees that give you the
opportunity to specialise in
particular aspects of business and
management. We also offer
specialist courses in accounting
and finance (see page 57).
In the School of Social Sciences
the BA(Econ and Social Studies) is
a multidisciplinary degree designed
to give you maximum flexibility
and choice. Within it, you can
specialise in business studies, or
combine it with other social
science disciplines, such as
economics, politics, or sociology.
While the BA(Econ) Business
Studies courses are run mainly by
the School of Social Sciences,
Manchester Business School does
have an input. See pages 97 and
99 for details.
The following specific degree
courses are run by Manchester
Business School:
International Business,
Finance and Economics (IBFE)
This course appeals to students
interested in contemporary
economic events and delivers a
sophisticated, interdisciplinary
academic understanding of
international business.
It will equip you with the
numerical and literacy skills
required in today’s job market,
while also providing contextual
understanding of globalisation’s
reach, and its social and economic
effects.
IBFE takes an interdisciplinary
approach to the study of
international business, drawing on
academic expertise across
Manchester Business School and
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the School of Social Sciences. You
will be encouraged to think
critically and independently, and to
engage with competing academic
and practitioner perspectives on
international business issues.
What you study
Year 1: A broad introduction to
the study of business, finance and
economics, enabling you to make
an informed choice of areas to
study later. You take course units
in accounting and finance,
economics, mathematics and
statistics, financial and digital
innovations in international
business and business and
management skills.
Year 2: Compulsory course units
in finance, managerial economics
and business strategy. You then
choose options from units in
accounting and finance,
economics and contexts for
international business. You have
the option to learn a language of
your choice and can also apply to
take part in our second-year
foreign exchange programme to
Singapore or Sweden, where
course units are taught in English.
Year 3: As well as compulsory
course units in international
finance, managerial economics
and international business analysis,
there are options in accounting
and finance, contexts for
international business, economics
and modern languages.
Management / Management
(with a Specialism)
The flexible course structure and
wide range of options attract
many of our students to these
courses. Management can be
studied as a general degree or as
one of a number of specialisms:
• Management (Accounting
and Finance) – Ideal if you are
interested in how organisations
finance their activities and how
they keep track of what happens
to their money
• Management (Human
Resources) – Enables you to
concentrate on the broad area of
human resource management,
employment policy and practice,
industrial relations,
organisational psychology and
organisational analysis, at UK
and international level
• Management (Innovation,
Sustainability and
Entrepreneurship) – Ideal if you
are interested in exploring the
area of strategic innovation
management and sustainable
development through real
company case study analysis, as
well as having the opportunity to
study entrepreneurship and small
business development.
• Management (International
Business Economics) – Ideal if
you are interested in the
international dimension of
organisations’ operations,
particularly the economic,
financial and investment aspects
• Management (International
Studies) – Enables you to study
marketing, operations, finance
and investment, or human
resource management with an
international focus
• Management (Marketing) Enables you to participate in
strategic marketing
management, or in aspects of
marketing such as marketing
research, product development,
brand management, integrated
marketing communications and
retailing.
What you study
Year 1: As potential future leaders
of industry, it is important that you
have an understanding of the
disciplines underlying
management. For this reason,
both BSc Management and
Management (with a Specialism)
first-year students take compulsory
units in accounting and finance,
economics, psychology, sociology,
quantitative methods
(mathematics), law and business
and management skills. Most
students also have a limited choice
of optional units.
Since these degrees are almost
identical in your first year, transfer
between them is straightforward,
so you should apply for only one
of them.
Years 2 and 3: These include an
increasingly wide range of choices,
which allow you to develop and
follow your own professional and
intellectual interests. You can
choose from units taken from all
the disciplines relating to
management, including
economics, employment
studies/law, marketing, operations
management, psychology,
sociology and statistics.
You have the option of doing a
dissertation in your final year.
Management (with a Specialism)
students start to specialise in their
chosen area in the second year. At
least one-third of your second-year
options and half of your final-year
options are chosen from core units
in your specialist area, including
the option of doing a final-year
dissertation in your chosen field.
You complement your specialist
studies by selecting your remaining
units from the wide range of
management discipline areas.
For details on course units
available to Management
students, see:
http://courses.humanities.manc
hester.ac.uk/undergraduate/mb
s/modulelist.html?department=
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International
Management degrees
These courses offer you the
opportunity to spend a full
academic year on exchange
studying management (in English)
at one of our partner universities
or business schools.
On the BSc International
Management course, this may be
in Europe, South East Asia,
Australasia, or Central America,
while on the BSc International
Management with American
Business Studies (IMABS), it will be
at a carefully selected university or
business school in the USA or
Canada. The structure of these
two international degrees follows
closely the structure of the threeyear BSc Management course.
What you study
Year 1: A general grounding in
the key disciplines underpinning
management (including
economics, law, mathematics,
psychology, sociology and business
and management.skills.
B
Years 2 and 4: All international
management students take a core
specialist international course in
year 2, plus a range of options
including employment studies,
marketing, operations/technology
management and course units
specialising in international issues.
In your final year at Manchester,
you choose from a wide range of
specialised international options
across all of the key disciplines,
including the opportunity to
undertake a dissertation.
Year 3: You study business
and management at one of our
exchange partners, which are
all leading business schools with
excellent reputations. On the
BSc International Management
course you will be taught in
English in your host institution
alongside home students. A list
of the current partners can be
found online:
www.mbs.ac.uk/undergraduate
/international/partners.aspx
Applying social science disciplines
to real business functions is
fundamental to all degree courses
at Manchester Business School.
The relationship between
academic study and real-life
situations is reinforced through
case studies and guest speakers
from leading blue chip companies.
As such, our graduates are highly
sought after: many gain places on
graduate management training
schemes with blue chip
companies, merchant banks and
leading private/public sector
organisations. Others go on to
study for higher degrees in a wide
range of areas.
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(ITMB) and Information
Technology Management
for Business with Industrial
Experience (ITMBIE)
This degree was designed in
collaboration with major
employers – such as IBM, Deloitte,
Unilever and the BBC – who have
identified a need for graduates
who understand both business
and IT, and who have excellent
project and team-working skills.
Employer involvement is an
integral part of the degree, giving
you early exposure to real business
problems.
The course focuses on four major
skills and knowledge areas
necessary for a successful business
or consultancy career in IT
management – business,
technology, personal and
interpersonal skills, and project
management. Each skill area
contributes equally to your
learning experience. You learn
primarily through team-based
project work, which is also
supported by business mentors.
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What you study
Year 1: You take course units in
business, management and IT and
co-operate in a team project,
based on a real-life business
problem, which brings together
the various first-year components
and provides practice in
interpersonal skills.
Years 2 and 3: Your teamworking, project management,
business, management and IT skills
are all enhanced. ITMBIE students
also take a second-year course
unit in industrial experience
preparation before spending their
third year in industry, returning to
Manchester for their final year.
The specialist material is extended
in your final year, concentrating on
advanced topics in technology and
business applications. One-third of
your final year will comprise a
choice of options and you will also
undertake a project linked to the
core areas of the degree.
Graduates from our IT related
courses have a broad
understanding of management,
together with knowledge of
current and future developments
in IT and how these may impact
on business. You will be well
suited to careers that span
business, management and IT,
such as IT project manager,
business consultant, IT consultant,
systems analyst.
The following degrees are taught
by the School of Social Sciences,
with input from Manchester
Business School:
Business Studies degrees
Business courses within the
BA(Economic and Social Studies)
degree include:
• Business Studies
• Business Studies and Economics
• Business Studies and Politics
• Business Studies and Sociology
Business is not just about a group
of managers making decisions
about an organisation. Politics, the
economy and other social factors
influence businesses and how they
compete, both within a country
and internationally.
The Business Studies streams
within the BA(Econ) degree will
help you understand how
businesses operate within the
broader economic, political and
social environment.
These degrees are modern,
multidisciplinary courses focusing
on relevant topics in economics,
accounting, finance, politics,
sociology, social anthropology and
criminology, as well as standard
business studies topics such as
human resource management,
marketing and information
technology.
This combination of social science
disciplines – unique to the
BA(Econ) – will provide you not
only with the practical knowledge
and skills relevant to a career in
business, but also with an
understanding of the role and
operation of business
organisations in relation to the
broader economic, political and
social environment.
What you study
Year 1: Introduces most of the
transferable and intellectual skills
(informatics, numeracy and study
skills) required as a base for
progressing on the Business
Studies stream.
Subject-based material relating to
different disciplines is also
presented: for example, Economics
is essential in understanding
business, while mathematics,
statistics, computer applications,
accounting and finance provide
basic building blocks for many
course units that follow in your
second and third years.
While such topics are useful for
analysing business performance, a
knowledge of politics is also
required to enable understanding
of the political and institutional
contexts in which business
operates.
Your contextual understanding of
the business environment is
further enhanced by studying one
of the qualitative social sciences,
such as sociology, since
appreciation of the organisational
and behavioural dimension of
business is essential.
Year 2: You may extend your first
year base as required within the
framework of this interdisciplinary
stream. You could, for example,
decide to pursue statistical or
operations research options
(extending numeracy), or
undertake language course units
(further transferable skills).
If you are pursuing one of the joint
specialisations, there many options
to broaden your study in the areas
of politics, economics and
sociology.
B
Due to the large number of
specialist areas on the BA(Econ),
graduates have a wide variety of
career opportunities. Graduates
specialising in business studies
related degrees have pursued
careers in management,
consultancy, the Civil Service,
finance, journalism and teaching.
Year 3: Delivers a greater number
of subject-based options, while
also including further development
of generic skills (interpersonal and
team environment) by the
inclusion of a compulsory business
analysis project. The flexible
structure of the business studies
streams mean that many other
courses, including those in
accounting and/or finance, are
also available to students within
the second and third years of your
degree.
For further information, see the
full details of the BA(Econ) on
page 97.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the leading centres for
business and management studies
in Europe
• A diverse range of generic,
specialist, multidisciplinary and
flexible degree options
• Teaching informed by the latest
thinking, generated by our highly
rated research activities from
leading specialists in their fields
• Close links with industry and
employers that informs our
teaching
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chemical
engineering
Chemical Engineering BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code H800
Chemical Engineering MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H801
Chemical Engineering (Business
Management) MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code HN82
Chemical Engineering with
Biotechnology MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H8C5
Chemistry MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H8F1
Environmental Technology
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H8F8
UCAS Code H803
Study in Europe MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H810
Petroleum Engineering BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code H850
See Earth Sciences page 95
Petroleum Engineering
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H851
See Earth Sciences page 95
See also Aerospace Engineering
page 59, Mechanical Engineering
page 146, Chemistry page 72, Civil
Engineering page 77, Petroleum
Engineering page 95, Electrical and
Electronic Engineering page 100,
Engineering with an Integrated
Foundation Year page 103.
Typical offer
A-level: AAA
IB: 37
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/ceas
ug-chem-eng@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 306 9331
f+44 (0)161 306 9321
In joining our friendly and
stimulating School of 42
academic staff and 580
undergraduate students, you
can expect high quality teaching.
We achieved 22 out of 24 in
the teaching quality assessment
undertaken by HEFCE, one of
the highest scores awarded
for chemical engineering in
the country.
Excellent results in the most
recent Research Assessment
Exercise placed us among the
elite of chemical engineering
departments, while the National
Signposts for Employability survey
found that leading employers in
industry and business would rather
recruit our engineering graduates
than any others.
Our long tradition of innovation
and excellence is unrivalled – this
is the birthplace of the discipline
of chemical engineering where, in
1887, George E Davis first
delivered a series of lectures on
the subject and published the first
ever chemical engineering book.
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What you study
All Chemical Engineering
courses
Chemical engineering concerns
the science, technology and
management involved in making
the materials and products needed
by our society. Whichever course
you choose, you study a range of
core material incorporating the
fundamentals of chemical
engineering, as well as supporting
mathematics and science.
The technical aspects revolve
around managing the behaviour of
materials and chemical reactions –
predicting and manipulating
compositions, flows, temperatures
and pressures of solids, liquids and
gases. You learn about chemical,
physical and biological processes
using mathematical equations, as
well as about the equipment and
techniques used for large-scale
manufacturing and the safety
issues surrounding the industry.
If you choose to study for a MEng
degree, you study further options
in your chosen specialism, as well
as core chemical engineering.
Our courses are very flexible; you
can find out what interests you
and what you are best at before
you choose your specialist
subjects.
Chemical Engineering MEng
Study advanced chemical
engineering options, to give you a
deeper understanding of
fundamental chemical engineering
subjects.
with Biotechnology
Consider the science of living
organisms and systems and how
they are translated into economic
and safe products and processes.
These include the manufacture of
medicines, the use of genetic
engineering to treat illnesses, food
processing, treating industrial and
human waste and finding ways of
using renewable resources.
with Chemistry
Find out how the skills of the
chemical engineer and the chemist
are brought together to design
and manufacture products as
|wide ranging as petrochemicals,
pharmaceutical tablets, inkjet
printing modules, deodorant
|sticks and chocolate. You will gain
an understanding of processes
from the molecular level up to
industrial scale.
Environmental Technology
Explore how chemical engineers
make a difference to the
environment by reducing waste,
creating more efficient
manufacturing processes and
using clean technology.
with Industrial Experience
You spend Year 3 in industry. Your
placement will vary, depending on
the company you are with. We
have excellent industry contacts
and will give you a lot of help
finding a placement. Students
have been placed in companies
such as: AstraZeneca, British
Sugar, BP, ICI Paint, Chevron
Texaco, Kraft Foods, Schlumberger,
Dupont, Syngenta, BNFL and
Exxon Mobil.
You work on a project and learn
about safety, health and
environmental issues in industry
and achieving targets and
objectives. You enhance and
extend your knowledge of
chemical engineering and your
skills relating to project work,
design and industrial applications.
(Business Management)
Many chemical engineers progress
to senior management positions in
process companies. Study subjects
such as business economics,
marketing, financial management,
strategic planning, project
management and quality
management to get a head start.
with Study in Europe
You have language tuition in
French, German, or Spanish during
Year 2. This includes spoken
language, grammar and some
technical vocabulary. During your
year abroad, in France, Germany,
or Spain, you attend lectures and
tutorials, participate in groupwork, write reports and take
examinations in the local
language.
Funding
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If you follow a MEng course, your
specialism can help determine
your career. Specialists in
biotechnology are particularly
sought after in the fields of health
care, nutrition and the
environment. Graduates with
knowledge of chemistry, as well as
chemical engineering, often follow
careers in product development,
while specialists in environmental
technology are in demand to solve
pollution problems and develop
industrial processes that are less
harmful to the environment.
Business management specialists
are well placed for management
roles within the chemical
engineering sector, and also for
careers in finance, consulting and
marketing.
Chemical engineers with a
European language have an
advantage in career opportunities
all over the world.
to both home and international
students. Please contact the
School directly, or visit our
website, for details.
You could pursue a career in
industry as a design engineer,
consultant, or manager; or you
could choose to undertake
research and development of new
products and processes. The fields
open to you are as diverse as food
and drink, chemicals, oil, gas and
petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals,
toiletries, energy generation and
disposal of waste.
You can also consider careers in
non-chemical engineering sectors,
such as business, finance,
marketing, banking, insurance and
IT. Many graduates progress into
senior management.
Manchester
offers you…
• A distinguished history in
Chemical Engineering at the
birthplace of the subject as an
academic discipline
• A reputation as a world leader in
industrially relevant research and
teaching in chemical engineering
and related subjects
• A range of prestigious
scholarships (open to all
nationalities) that reflects the
popularity of our graduates with
industry
• A step towards a career in
chemical engineering – rated as
the third highest paid graduate
job in a poll by ‘The Times’
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chemistry
Typical offer
A-level: ABB
IB: 34-32
Chemistry BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F100
Chemistry MChem 4yrs
UCAS Code F109
Chemistry with Business and
Management MChem 4yrs
UCAS Code F1N2
Chemistry with Forensic and
Analytical Chemistry MChem 4yrs
UCAS Code F1F4
Chemistry with Industrial
Experience MChem 4yrs
UCAS Code F101
Chemistry with Patent Law
MChem 4yrs
UCAS Code F1M2
Chemistry with Study in Europe
MChem 4yrs
UCAS Code F102
Chemistry with Study in North
America MChem 4yrs
UCAS Code F103
Medicinal Chemistry BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F150
Medicinal Chemistry
MChem 4yrs
UCAS Code F152
See also Chemical Engineering
page 70, Science with an
Integrated Foundation Year
page 103
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Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/chemistry
ug-chem@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 306 9271
f +44 (0)161 275 4468
A centre of research excellence,
we employ more than 140
postdoctoral research staff and
220 postgraduates, with a wide
range of undergraduate research
projects that reflects the diversity
of our research. Everything from
enzymatic reactions, single
molecule magnets, plasma cleanup of diesel exhaust, fabrication of
nanoparticles, analysing the
complex chemistry of living
systems, or synthesising natural
products takes place at
Manchester.
Chemistry is a broad and exciting
science that underpins one of the
largest industrial sectors in the UK.
Manchester has made a long and
illustrious contribution to the
subject, and our School of
Chemistry is currently one of the
largest in the UK, with more than
60 members of academic staff and
639 undergraduate students.
Extensive links with industry and
facilities include: the Knowledge
Centre for Materials Chemistry,
funded by the North West
Development Agency; the Centre
for Microporous Materials; the
Centre for Radiochemistry
Research; and the National Service
for EPR Spectroscopy.
We have great strengths in
teaching and research, including a
comprehensive academic
coverage; excellence in all the core
sub-disciplines of chemistry;
outstanding facilities; and an
extensive, healthy range of
collaborations with Life Sciences,
and with other physical and
applied sciences.
We offer BSc and MChem courses
that combine Chemistry with
other areas, such as forensic and
analytical science, medicinal
chemistry, business and
management, and patent law.
to UK students who achieve three
A grades at A-level (excluding
General Studies) in the same year,
or the equivalent in a national
qualification. For details, please
contact the School, or see our
website.
What you study
Chemistry offers you the choice of
a three or four-year course, which
leads to a BSc or MChem degree.
The first two years follow a core
structure, allowing greater
flexibility in your third and fourth
years. Core topics include
thermodynamics, kinetics,
quantum chemistry, organic
reaction mechanisms, natural
product chemistry, stereochemistry
and heterocyclic chemistry,
structure and bonding, s, p, d and
f block chemistry, interfaces,
materials and biological chemistry.
You also attend course units
covering a range of presentational,
quantitative, computer and IT
skills. Finally, there is time for you
to study subsidiary course units in
other subjects.
Eligibility for continuation on the
MChem course is based on your
general performance and your
second-year mark. If you have not
performed to a satisfactory
standard, you will be transferred
to the BSc course.
Chemistry (BSc/MChem)
BSc final year: This is made up of
core units and advanced chemistry
units, as well as units available in
other subjects. Practical work in
your third year takes the form of a
series of mini-projects.
MChem Year 3: You study
chemistry in greater depth and
breadth, including both core
chemistry and advanced options,
and you perform a year-long
group project.
MChem Year 4: You carry out an
extended individual project
associated with one of the
research groups. You can tailor the
final year of your course towards
your own interests by choosing
advanced chemistry options and
other specialist lectures.
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Chemistry with Industrial
Experience (MChem)
Chemistry with Study in
North America (MChem)
The first two and final years’ study
follow the core MChem
programme. In your second year,
you will also gain help in CV
preparation and interview
techniques.
As above, except that you spend
Year 3 studying chemistry in a
North American university – and,
since you don’t need to study a
language, you have the full range
of options available to MChem
Chemistry students. Assessment is
by marks from your host university
and a report on your placement.
Year 3: You undertake a paid
placement within the chemical
industry. You will be assigned an
academic tutor who will visit you
twice during your placement. You
will also study two core chemistry
units by distributed learning, using
materials on a CD-ROM and
online, and will be expected to
write a placement report and give
a presentation on your work.
Chemistry with Study
in Europe (MChem)
The first two years follow the core
structure. You also study your
chosen language throughout your
first and second years.
Year 3: You study chemistry in a
European university, under the
Erasmus programme. We link with
a range of universities in Spain,
Germany, France and Italy. The
course director keeps in touch
with you and you may be visited.
Assessment is by marks from your
host university and a report on
your placement.
Year 4: You carry out your
extended research project and
take advanced courses.
Medicinal Chemistry
(BSc/MChem)
Ideal if you have a strong interest
in the biological aspects of
chemistry. In addition to the core
chemistry units, you take course
units such as foundation biology,
medicinal biochemistry, drug
toxicity, medicinal chemistry,
rational drug design and
chemotherapy, all in the top-rated
School of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Final year BSc: Made up of core
chemistry units, advanced
chemistry units and units from the
School of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences, such as
chemotherapy and rational drug
design. Practical work in the third
year takes the form of a series of
mini-projects.
Final year MChem: You carry out
an extended project in organic
chemistry in association with one
of the School’s research groups,
and study specialist course units in
chemistry and medicinal chemistry,
including the production and
characterisation of commercially
important drugs and advanced
cancer chemotherapy.
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Chemistry with Forensic
and Analytical Chemistry
(MChem)
This degree course introduces you
to a range of forensic and analytical
techniques that complement your
studies in core chemistry.
Years 1 and 2: You follow the core
chemistry structure essential for
your training. In addition, specialist
units in forensic/analytical chemistry
and selected laboratory classes
provide you with a foundation in
forensic and analytical work. You
will undertake a core unit,
Introduction to the English Legal
System.
Year 3: You focus on
forensic/analytical work through
advanced laboratory experiments
and an advanced lecture unit.
Year 4: You carry out an extended
project in the forensic/analytical
area in association with one of the
School's research groups, such as
instrumentation and analytical
science. You also study specialist
course units in pharmaceuticals,
instrumentation and advanced
analytical techniques ranging from
nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
and mass spectrometry, through to
bioanalytical methods.
Chemistry with Business
and Management (MChem)
This course helps you to develop
business skills alongside a
professional training in chemistry.
In addition to traditional chemistry
topics, you take course units such
as business and management,
accounting and finance, marketing
and strategy, and human resource
management in the acclaimed
Manchester Business School.
Year 3: You study chemistry from
core and advanced units. In the
Manchester Business School, you
study marketing and strategy,
human resource management and
organisational behaviour.
Year 4: You carry out an extended
project associated with one of the
School’s research groups and take
advanced chemistry units and
other specialist lectures in the
Our graduates enter a wide range
of careers. You will be numerate,
literate, versatile, creative and
skilled in problem-solving.
Depending on your degree, you
may have additional specialist
knowledge in analytical, medicinal
or forensic chemistry, in business
and management, in patent law,
or a European language. You may
have experience of living and
working abroad, in Europe or
North America.
Around half of our graduates get a
first job directly using their
chemical knowledge; 25% go on
to a further degree; and the
remaining 25% opt for diverse
careers in such areas as finance,
management, computing and IT.
Chemistry with Patent Law
(MChem)
This course offers you knowledge
of law, especially related to
patents and intellectual property
rights, alongside a professional
training in chemistry. As well as
traditional chemistry topics,
including the final-year individual
research project, you take course
units in English, EU, Contract,
Company and Competition Law in
the highly rated School of Law.
You will attend a Patent Law
Seminar Programme led by
practising Patent Attorneys, study
Intellectual Property Law and
perform a Patent Law project,
mentored by an industrial or
private Patent Attorney.
Manchester
offers you…
• External links with industry and
internal multidisciplinary links that
inform and improve our
undergraduate courses
• Internationally renowned research
covering the full spectrum of
chemical activity, ensuring taught
courses based on the latest
knowledge
• A wide portfolio of degrees
including options such as yearlong industrial placements and
study in Europe or North America
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chinese
Chinese Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code T100
Chinese and Linguistics BA 4yrs
UCAS Code TQ11
Chinese and Screen Studies
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code TW16
English Language and Chinese
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QT31
Modern Language and Business
and Management (Chinese)
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code NT11
Chinese may also be studied from
beginners’ level, or post A-level,
with French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or
Spanish further details of these
programmes on page 120. See
also Linguistics and English
Language page 137
Typical offer
A-level: AAA-BBC
IB: 37-30
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/llc
ug-languages@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 3211
f +44 (0)161 275 3031
These four-year degree courses
give you the opportunity either to
build on existing advanced
knowledge of the language
(ie A-level or equivalent), or to
study it as a beginner.
Our courses draw on expertise
in the School of Languages,
Linguistics and Cultures, the
School of Social Sciences, the
School of Arts, Histories and
Cultures, School of Environment
and Development, and the
Manchester Business School –
giving you a firm grounding in
Chinese language and Chinese
cultural studies, as well as in
related fields of history, politics,
sociology, management and
economics.
As you progress, you may draw on
the wide range of research
expertise in Chinese Studies across
the Faculty of Humanities. In this
way, you can increasingly tailor
your course in keeping with the
development of your interests.
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What you study
Chinese Studies
This course aims to provide a firm
grounding in Chinese and
contemporary Chinese culture,
society, economy and politics, as
well as China’s changing relations
with the West.
You study Chinese language
throughout. You will develop
various linguistic skills: speaking
and writing accurately;
understanding and analysing
audio, visual and written material;
using different registers; speaking
to a group with confidence; and
translating with appropriate
sensitivity.
You also choose China-related
topics in politics, history, linguistic
and cultural studies, cinema,
economics, development studies,
business and translation studies,
drawing on the wide range of
research expertise in Chinese
studies.
You should achieve a good
mastery of the Mandarin Chinese
language and develop a sound
knowledge of Chinese culture,
history, society, economy and
politics, particularly in the context
of China's place in the world at a
time of globalisation.
Year 3: Spent at a partner
university in the People’s Republic
of China or Taiwan.
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Chinese and Linguistics
This course combines the study of
Chinese language, literature,
cinema, society and history with
the study of linguistics. You may
take another foreign language at
any appropriate level.
Year 1: The two subjects are given
equal weighting.
Modern Language and
(Chinese)
You study business and
management in European and
global contexts, as well as the
Chinese language and culture.
Chinese and Screen Studies
This course combines the study of
Chinese language, literature,
cinema, society and history, as
offered by Modern Languages,
with the study of screen studies.
In Screen Studies, you study core
course units in understanding film,
its history and pre-history, and its
development across other media
(eg television, DVD, internet
distribution).
Years 2 and 4: You may choose
the relative weighting of your two
subjects; anything up to two-thirds
of your time may be spent on one
or other of the chosen subjects
(subject to certain restrictions for
Chinese ab initio learners).
Core language course units are
complemented by units covering
aspects of Chinese culture, society,
literature, linguistics, history,
migration, thought and cinema.
You also study aspects of
management, economics, finance,
accounting and international
relations.
Year 3: Can be spent in People’s
Republic of China or Taiwan.
Year 1: You study both subjects
equally.
English Language
and Chinese
Years 2 and 4: You can maintain
this balance, or devote more
weight to Chinese.
Years 2 and 4: You may choose
the relative weighting of the two
or other of the chosen subjects
(subject to certain restrictions for
Chinese ab initio learners).
In English language, course units
in the structure, history and
varieties of English are
complemented by units in general
linguistics and sociolinguistics. In
Chinese, the core language units
are complemented by units in
culture, society, literature,
linguistics, history, thought and
cinema.
equally.
Years 2 and 4: You may study
both subjects equally, or devote
more weight to either of the main
discipline areas (subject to certain
restrictions for Chinese ab initio
learners).
equally.
For more information on Modern
Languages, see page 153.
Manchester
offers you…
• Degree courses in Chinese
characterised by their quality,
range and flexibility
• Teaching by a diverse team of
internationally recognised
academic specialists in the field
• State-of-the-art resources in the
John Rylands University Library
and University Language Centre
• Comprehension, translation,
grammar and oral work taught
by native Chinese speakers
• One year spent in residence
in China
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civil
engineering
Civil Engineering BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code H200
Civil Engineering MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H201
Civil Engineering (Enterprise)
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H204
Civil and Structural Engineering
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H220
Civil Engineering with
UCAS Code H207
Civil Engineering with Study in
North America MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H2T7
See also Engineering with a
Foundation Year page 103
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-ABB
IB: 35-33
Find out more...
t +44 (0)161 306 9210
Manchester – was founded by Sir
William Fairbairn in 1824. The
term ‘Reynolds Number’
by our first Professor, Osborne
Manchester have a strong base of
engineering science and build a
solid foundation of practical
design and analysis. Because our
staff are actively involved in
research, our teaching evolves to
reflect state-of-the-art technology,
giving you access to expertise in a
wide range of engineering
disciplines.
supportive, well-qualified and
co-operative staff.
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Relevant, up-to-date
teaching
All our civil engineering courses
fulfill the requirements of the
Engineering Council UK and the
relevant professional institutions as
set out by the Joint Board of
Moderators.
Our staff members undertake
internationally renowned,
fundamental and industrially
focused research across a wide
range of engineering disciplines –
and this leading-edge research
expertise is embedded in our
teaching.
Research interests in Civil
Engineering include: building
aerodynamics; commercial
management; construction
materials science; conservation of
structures; contamination studies;
engineering systems and design;
environmental engineering; fluid
dynamics; fire engineering;
geotechnics; numerical modelling;
project management; risk and
variability of materials; stadia
dynamics and crowd loading; and
tidal and wind energy.
You undertake one major project
in your third year and MEng
students also undertake a group
design project with joint
supervision from industry. These
projects reflect current knowledge
and relevant industrial practice.
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who achieve high grades on entry.
For details, see:
www.manchester.ac.uk/mace/u
ndergraduate/scholarships
What you study
Year 1: A general introduction to
BEng Civil Engineering. You
study subjects such as maths,
mechanics, computation,
construction materials,
introduction to structures and
geotechnics, and introduction to
engineering design and
management.
Year 2: You develop a deeper
understanding of fundamental civil
engineering subjects such as
structural analysis and design,
geotechnics, hydraulics and water
engineering, construction
materials, surveying, civil
engineering design and
management, plus further studies
of maths and computation. You
also attend a residential field
course in the Lake District to
practice surveying and civil
engineering design.
Year 3: You further develop
specialist civil engineering
knowledge and skills in subjects
including structural analysis and
design, geotechnics, hydraulics,
construction materials and
management. You undertake a
year-long individual project that
you choose from a wide range of
subjects within the School. You
undertake a year-long individual
project that you choose from a
wide range of subjects within the
School.
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Year 4 (MEng only): You will aim
to develop your design skills in a
realistic environment through a
group design project that is jointly
supervised by an industrial
collaborator. You may follow your
specialist interest and select from a
range of specialist course units
taught by staff members who
conduct leading-edge research in
their field, so as to prepare you to
become a future leader in the
field.
MEng courses
All our civil engineering degree
courses contain the same core civil
engineering subjects. The different
MEng courses offer you the
opportunity to develop specialised
understanding and skills in an area
of your interest.
Civil Engineering (Enterprise):
Enterprise and business-related
course units replace some noncore engineering material in all
years, to provide valuable and
transferable skills in enterprise and
management. You can become a
world-class engineer who
understands the fundamental
principles underpinning the
science of engineering, but who
can also apply that knowledge
within the broader context of the
modern business environment.
Knowledge of business and
management gives you a greater
appreciation of the wider issues in
the industry, enhancing your
knowledge of the commercial
environment and market.
Civil and Structural
Engineering: Designed for those
wishing to specialise in structural
engineering, such as the design
and construction of bridges and
large buildings. While emphasising
aspects of structural engineering,
the core units cover the same
subjects as the Civil Engineering
degree, thus satisfying academic
requirements for entry to the
Institution of Civil Engineers and
the Institution of Structural
Engineers. In your third and fourth
years, you undertake numerically
demanding research and design
projects relating to a wide range
of structures, gaining expertise
that can be supplemented by a
choice of complementary options.
Civil Engineering with Study in
North America: Designed for
those wishing to pursue a career in
civil engineering with an insight
into North American study and
practice. Your third year is spent at
a university in North America
(Canada or USA). The first two
years of your course are in
common with the first two years
of our other MEng courses. During
your year in North America, you
continue to follow the core areas
of the home MEng courses, along
with options relating to North
American design and construction
practice. On your return, you will
join the home fourth-year students
on the MEng Civil Engineering
course.
Civil Engineering with
Industrial Experience: Our
standard MEng course, plus your
fourth year spent undertaking a
structured placement within the
UK civil, structural engineering, or
construction industry to develop
your experience. As well as local
supervision, you are supported by
the University’s network, plus an
individual tutor who visits you at
your workplace. You work on a
range of real civil and structural
engineering projects, gaining
valuable experience as a practicing
engineer.
• If you are not registered on
MEng Civil Engineering with
Studies in North America, you
may still be considered if you
inform us in your second year
and there is a vacancy
Transferring courses
Should you wish to transfer
courses, you must observe the
following conditions:
All of our Civil Engineering
degrees are professionally
accredited by the Joint Board of
Moderators. For full details, see:
undergraduate/accreditation
• Transfer between BEng and
MEng is decided at the end of
Year 2. At this time, if you are on
the BEng, but achieve the
standard for MEng, you will be
invited to transfer to MEng.
However, if you are registered on
MEng but do not meet the
requirements at the end of your
second or third year, you will be
transferred to BEng. Once
transferred to BEng, you cannot
transfer back to MEng
• If you are registered on MEng,
you can transfer to BEng and
graduate at the end of your third
year
• You can change between MEng
Civil Engineering and MEng Civil
and Structural Engineering in
Year 4, but you must inform us
early on in that year
• If you are registered on MEng
Civil Engineering with Industrial
Experience, you can transfer to
other MEng programmes
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Our graduates also find
employment in diverse areas, such
as computing, law, insurance,
production engineering, the oil
industry, retail management,
environmental work and property
development.
As a graduate ‘with Industrial
Experience’ or on an ‘Enterprise’
course, you emerge with not only
a solid engineering training, but
also a useful insight into the
commercial world, which equips
you for a diverse range of careers,
including general management
and sales, as well as jobs in more
technical fields.
You have access to advice and
development opportunities at the
best university careers services in
the UK, and help is available to
you on all aspects of your career.
Our degree courses provide the
academic basis for a professional
career in the planning, design,
construction and management of
major civil and structural
engineering projects. They also
lead to many other opportunities
and our graduates are in demand
from all sectors of industry,
commerce and public service. The
skills developed give you the ability
to analyse and solve complex
problems by a rigorous approach
and to communicate the results
effectively.
Manchester
offers you…
degree
experimentation
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classics and
ancient history
Ancient History BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V110
Classical Studies BA 3yrs
UCAS Code Q810
Classics BA 3yrs
UCAS Code Q800
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code QV81
Greek BA 3yrs
UCAS Code Q700
Greek and English Literature
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code QQ37
Latin BA 3yrs
UCAS Code Q600
Latin and English Literature
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code QQ36
Latin and Italian BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR63
Latin and Linguistics BA 3yrs
UCAS Code QQ61
Latin and Spanish BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR64
Latin with French BA 4yrs
UCAS Code Q6R1
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Latin with French BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code Q6R1
What you study
See also Ancient History and
Archaeology page 61
The most flexible of our Single
Honours courses, offering a broadbased study of the literature,
culture and history of the Greek
and Roman worlds.
Typical offer
A-level: ABB-BBB
IB: 33-32
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t +44 (0)161 306 1251
f +44 (0)161 275 3098
The civilisations of the ancient
Mediterranean continue to be a
source of new insights and
inspiration to every generation of
students, teachers and researchers.
Manchester offers you the
opportunity to study this
challenging subject by moving
through a vast field of enquiry:
cultural study, anthropology,
language, literature, religion,
myth, history, archaeology,
philosophy, and much more.
Our degrees aim to cater for a
wide range of interests among
potential students and make our
teaching readily accessible to those
who may have had little or no
previous opportunity to study
classical languages or civilisation.
A great variety of degree courses
and individual course units allow
you to pursue your particular
interests in an atmosphere of
enthusiastic questioning and
intellectual rigour.
Classical Studies
You may take either Greek or Latin
(or both) at any level, including
beginners’ courses, although you
can take the degree without
studying language. You also take
specialist course units, which may
include ancient literature, history,
religion, philosophy, art and
archaeology.
Ancient History
A course for students with a
mainly historical interest in the
Greek and Roman worlds. You
may again take either Greek or
Latin (or both) at any level,
including beginners’ courses;
although, as with Classical Studies,
you can take the course without
studying language.
Course units in Greek and Roman
history form the core of this
course, but others from the range
listed under Classical Studies can
also be studied as background.
Units from modern and mediaeval
history are also widely available.
Joint Honours courses
This degree offers you the chance
to combine the study of Greek
and Latin language, literature
and culture with the examination
of important aspects of Greek
and Roman political, social and
intellectual history. You take
either Greek or Latin language
for three years, and may begin this
at university.
The following Joint Honours
courses offer similar opportunities
to study the ancient texts in the
original language:
In addition to core course units in
ancient history and literature, others
from the range outlined above can
be studied as background.
Classics
Latin
Greek
Classics is a course based on
the study of both Greek and Latin
language and literature in each
of the three years of study. The
Latin and Greek courses are similar
in structure; but, as their name
suggests, they focus on one
language and its literature, rather
than on both of them. Either
course can be taken by students
who have not studied the
languages before they begin
at the University (course two),
as well as those who already
have them at AS/A2-level or
equivalent (course one) – see
entry requirements online at
Where appropriate, the texts for
course units in literature and
history are studied in the original
language.
Joint Honours Latin and English
Literature is based on the study
of Latin language and literature in
each of the three years of study,
and Joint Honours Greek and
English Literature similarly on
that of Greek language and
literature. In each case, this is
pursued in parallel with the full
range of English studies (options
include Old and Middle English,
the Renaissance, historical and
contemporary English language,
and cultural theory).
Joint Honours Latin and
Spanish, Latin and Italian, and
Latin with French are based on
the study of the language,
literature and culture of both
societies. Each language is studied
in all three years. These four-year
courses include a year abroad
where possible; this includes
enrolment on classical courses at a
Spanish, Italian or French
university.
Joint Honours Latin and
Linguistics is based on the study
of Latin language and literature in
each of the three years of study,
pursued in parallel to analytical
and theoretical study of language
in general, including the nature
of language and models of
its structure.
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Joint Honours Ancient History
and Archaeology degree offers
the opportunity to combine the
study of ancient history and
archaeology in more ways than
one. You take options in Greek
and Roman history, and from the
broad range of courses available
from Archaeology.
The degree offers alternative
pathways which give you the
choice of learning ancient
languages or developing practical
archaeological skills. For more
details on this degree programme,
see pages 61-62.
All our degrees open many doors
and close virtually none. A classical
degree (especially one including
a language element) is highly
prized by employers, and we see
our graduates take up jobs in the
media, the Civil Service, industry,
banking, accountancy, retail
management and law, as well
as teaching.
Many graduates choose to
continue their studies
by taking a graduate programme
at Manchester, or elsewhere.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the largest concentrations
of classics and ancient history
experts of any university in the
country, and a wide variety of
courses
• Exceptional teaching quality, as
confirmed by our highest possible
rating of 24 in the most recent
subject review
• Scholarship of international
standing, as represented by our
global reputation for research,
which keeps our course content
cutting-edge
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combined
studies
Built and Natural Environment
and Applied English Language
Studies BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code FQ73
and Classical Civilisation and
Art History BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code FV83
and Holocaust Studies BA(Hons)
3yrs
UCAS Code FV71
Classical Civilisation and Art
History and Holocaust Studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VV31
History and Jewish Studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VV1P
History and Linguistics and
English Language BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VQ11
History and Religious Studies
and Comparative Religion
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VV1Q
Film Studies and Literary Studies
and Drama BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code PQW0
Film Studies and Philosophy
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code PV35
Film Studies and Religious
Studies and Comparative
Religion BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code PV36
Film Studies and Sciences and
Psychology BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code PFC0
Film Studies and Social Sciences
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code PL39
Historical Studies and Applied
English Language Studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VQ13
and Jewish Studies BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code FV86
History and Sciences and
UCAS Code VC18
and Linguistics and English
Language BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code FQ81
Film Studies and Applied English
Language Studies BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code PQ33
Historical Studies and Built
and Natural Environment
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code FV81
Film Studies and Built
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code PK32
Historical Studies and Classical
Civilisation and Art History
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VV13
Film Studies and Classical
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code PQV0
Historical Studies and Holocaust
UCAS Code V190
and Religious Studies and
Comparative Religion BA(Hons)
3yrs
UCAS Code FV8P
and Sciences and Psychology
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code FC88
History and Applied English
UCAS Code VQ33
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Film Studies and Historical
UCAS Code PV31
Film Studies and Holocaust
UCAS Code PV3C
Historical Studies and Jewish
UCAS Code VVC6
Historical Studies and
Languages BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code VR1X
Film Studies and Jewish Studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code PVJ6
Linguistics and English
Language BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VQ1C
Film Studies and Languages
BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code PQ31
Philosophy BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VV1M
Film Studies and Linguistics
and English Language
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code PQH1
Historical Studies and Religious
UCAS Code VV26
Historical Studies and Sciences
and Psychology BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VC1V
Languages and Sciences and
Psychology BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code RC98
Historical Studies and Social
Sciences BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VL1X
Languages and Social Sciences
BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code RL99
Holocaust Studies and Applied
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VQ1H
Linguistics and English Language
and Holocaust Studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code QV11
Jewish Studies and Applied
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VQ63
and Jewish Studies BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VQ61
Jewish Studies and Holocaust
UCAS Code VV61
Jewish Studies and Religious
UCAS Code VV66
Jewish Studies and Sciences and
UCAS Code VC68
Languages and Applied English
Language Studies BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code RQ83
Languages and Built and Natural
Environment BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code FR89
Languages and Classical
BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code VR19
Languages and Holocaust Studies
BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code RV81
Languages and Jewish Studies
BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code VR69
Languages and Linguistics and
English Language BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code RQ9C
Languages and Religious Studies
BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code RV96
Language and Religious Studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code QV16
and Sciences and Psychology
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code QC18
Literary Studies and Drama
and Applied English Language
UCAS Code QQ23
Literary Studies and Drama and
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code FW84
History BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VW14
Historical Studies BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VW1K
Holocaust Studies BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code QV21
Jewish Studies BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VW64
Languages BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code RW94
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BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code QW14
Philosophy BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code WV45
and Religious Studies and
Comparative Religion
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code WV46
Sciences and Psychology
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code WC48
Social Sciences BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code LW9K
Philosophy and Applied English
UCAS Code VQ53
Philosophy and Built and Natural
Environment BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code FV85
Philosophy and Classical
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VV15
Philosophy and Holocaust Studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VV51
Philosophy and Jewish Studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VV65
Philosophy and Languages
BA(Hons) 3/4yrs
UCAS Code RV95
Philosophy and Linguistics and
UCAS Code QV15
Philosophy and Religious Studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VV56
Philosophy and Sciences and
UCAS Code VC58
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Religious Studies and
Comparative Religion and
Applied English Language
UCAS Code VQ6H
Social Sciences and Sciences and
UCAS Code LCF0
UCAS Code VV6C
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-ABB
IB: 35-32
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VC6V
Sciences and Psychology and
UCAS Code CQ83
Sciences and Psychology and
UCAS Code CV81
Social Sciences and Applied
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code LQ33
Social Sciences and Built
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code FL89
Social Sciences and Classical
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VL19
Social Sciences and Holocaust
UCAS Code LV91
Social Sciences and Jewish Studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code VL69
Social Sciences and Linguistics and
UCAS Code LQ91
Social Sciences and Philosophy
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code LV95
Social Sciences and Religious
UCAS Code LV96
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www.manchester.ac.uk/combined
studies
ug-combined@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 3001/7394
f +44 (0)161 275 3004
Our Combined Studies Centre
offers no less than 90
undergraduate courses that
combine together two of 14 areas
of study. Your course units are
taught by the relevant Schools
throughout the University, while
your overall course is administered
by the Combined Studies Centre.
A director of Combined Studies
oversees the courses.
What you study
During your first year of study, you
take a course in Academic Skills
specific to Combined Studies. We
have a Combined Studies Society
run by and for our students, which
enables all students to meet
socially. We also run a successful
peer-mentoring scheme, which
links first-year students to second
and final-year students. If studying
languages, you may spend one
year abroad, while all Combined
Studies students can apply to
participate in the University
exchange programmes.
Provides an opportunity for
international students for whom
English is a foreign language to
study English in the same way as
they might study another foreign
language, alongside linguistics and
sub-pathways of TESOL and
Translation Studies.
Built and Natural
Environment
Spans the divide between arts and
sciences, allowing you to develop a
broad, but structured
understanding of the global
environment. You can select course
units from Geography, Planning
and Landscape, and Earth Sciences.
Classical Civilisation
and Art History
You can choose courses from
Classics, Archaeology and Art History,
plus other courses offered by Ancient
History, Theology and Philosophy.
Film Studies
You study core course units in
film theory and the history of
film drawn from Europe, Latin
America and Hollywood. These are
taught through drama, modern
languages and art history. The core
units study a mix of mainstream
and avant-garde film material and
will provide a thorough grounding
in film history, film theory and its
application to questions of style
and form. This course does not
include any practical elements of
filmmaking.
Historical Studies
You can choose course units from
medieval history, modern history
and economic history, in addition
to selected units from history of
science, technology and medicine,
politics and sociology.
Holocaust Studies
The first comprehensive
undergraduate pathway in
Holocaust Studies in the UK. You
can take course units relevant to
Holocaust Studies delivered by
Modern Languages, History,
Religions and Theology and Social
Sciences. This range of units
reflects the high quality of
interdisciplinary work in Holocaust
Studies at Manchester.
Jewish Studies
The University has extensive
expertise in Jewish Studies. You
can study course units from
Middle Eastern Studies and
Religions and Theology.
Languages
You will study one language
progressively over three years. In
general, there is a balance between
studying the language and reading
the literature. You will spend at
least eight weeks between Years 2
and 3 in a country where the
language is widely spoken; or, if
you wish to devote half of your
degree to the language, you will
spend a full year abroad. Specify
the language for which you would
like to be considered in the further
information section on your UCAS
form.
Language
The increasing recognition of the
centrality of linguistics as a model
for other disciplines has made it an
interesting partner for a wide
variety of courses of study.
Choose Literary Studies and you
will be able to study a wide variety
of literature. Most of the course
units are provided by English and
American Studies, but options are
also available from Drama,
Comparative Literary Studies and
Latin/Greek. If you wish to study
drama within this area, you should
indicate this in the further
information section of your UCAS
form. The drama studied within
Combined Studies is theoretical,
not practical.
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would like to be considered for in
the further information section on
your UCAS form. The psychology
studied within Combined Studies
is not practical and successful
completion of the degree does not
accredit you with BPS status.
Social Sciences
Philosophy
The central courses are those
offered in Philosophy and will
provide a foundation for Philosophy
options in Years 2 and 3. You are
strongly encouraged to study
critical thinking as a course unit in
Year 1. By Year 2, you will be able
to choose from a wide range of
course units, including ethics,
philosophy of mind, 20th century
analytic philosophy, philosophy of
science, philosophy of religion,
philosophical logic and ancient
philosophy. In Year 3, there are
further courses on particular
philosophers, metaphysics and
philosophy of language.
Course units in this area fall into
two fairly distinct groupings. One
focus is provided by Comparative
Religion. In the second, you study
religion from the specific angle of
Christianity and other closely related
religions (particularly Judaism).
By including a science in the
Combined Studies course, you can
combine the study of a science
and non-science subject at degree
level – few courses in Britain allow
you this flexibility. As in the
language area, only one science
may be studied and course units
are often grouped in multiples of
two or three. Sciences available
within the degree include the life
sciences, earth sciences,
mathematics and psychology. You
should indicate which science you
You can choose course units from
economics, politics, social
anthropology, sociology and social
science. Courses from geography
are also available.
A degree in Combined Studies
gives you access to numerous
possibilities for further study or
training, and future employment.
Our graduates have become
teachers, translators, journalists
and social workers; they have
joined TV companies and
multinational firms; they have
entered, in fact, all the careers
usually open to arts and social
science graduates. Many go on to
postgraduate study.
In our experience, many employers
look favourably on students who
have demonstrated their abilities
in more than one field.
Manchester
offers you…
• Massive choice of 90
undergraduate courses that allow
you to combine two different
subjects
• Degrees structured around a
range of different disciplines,
drawing on the resources of
diverse Schools, and designed to
provide both coherence and
flexibility
• Depth through concentration in
one discipline area and breadth
through access to a wide variety
of complementary course units
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computer
science
Artificial Intelligence BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code G700
Computer Systems Engineering
BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code HH66
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code GH4P
UCAS Code G702
with Industrial Experience BEng
4yrs
UCAS Code HHQ6
Artificial Intelligence with
UCAS Code G701
Computing for Business
Applications BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code G510
Computer Science BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code G400
Applications with Industrial
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code G511
Artificial Intelligence MEng 4yrs
Computer Science MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code G401
Computer Science and
Mathematics BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code GG14
Computer Science and
Mathematics with Industrial
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code GG41
Computer Science with Business
and Management BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code G4N2
Computer Science with Business
and Management with
UCAS Code GNK1
Computer Science with
UCAS Code G405
Distributed Computing BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code G530
Distributed Computing MEng
4yrs
UCAS Code G491
Distributed Computing with
UCAS Code G531
Internet Computing BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code G450
Internet Computing with
Industrial Experience
UCAS Code G451
Software Engineering BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code GG6K
Software Engineering
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code GG64
Software Engineering with
UCAS Code G603
Typical offer
A-level: A*AA-AAB
IB: 37-35
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ug-compsci@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 6124
f +44 (0)161 275 6236
Computing is transforming our
world – changing the way we
work and play, and redefining
fields of human endeavour as
diverse as healthcare, engineering
and government. Computer
science underpins this revolution,
bringing together an
understanding of the scientific and
technological foundations of
computing, hardware and
software methods, and
information and communication
technologies.
Manchester saw the birth of the
computer and introduced the
computer science undergraduate
degree. Today, our School of
Computer Science remains at the
forefront of the discipline and
offers some of the strongest
undergraduate courses in the UK.
With 80 academic staff, 90
research staff and around 900
undergraduate and postgraduate
students, we are one of the UK’s
largest computer science schools.
This gives us real strength and
depth across the discipline – if it’s
going on anywhere, it’s going on
here.
Flexible, multidisciplinary
courses
Multidisciplinary collaborations
across the University, an
entrepreneurial culture and
extensive industry links inform our
undergraduate degrees and ensure
that what you learn is relevant to
applications in the real world –
and to a broad spectrum of
careers. Our graduates are highly
sought after by a wide range of
employers.
We have one of the UK’s broadest
offerings of computer science
courses, enabling you to specialise
in virtually any aspect of the
discipline. We also aim for
maximum flexibility, allowing you
to tailor your course to your
interests and career aspirations as
your experience of the subject
develops.
Our courses are fully accredited by
the IET and BCS, providing the first
steps towards professional
registration, and were rated
excellent in the most recent
teaching assessment exercise
(HEFCE).
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Student life
What you study
Being a student here is also fun –
the School provides a friendly and
supportive environment for
students of both sexes and from
diverse backgrounds. We have a
thriving student social committee
and students are active in many
aspects of University life, both
inside and outside the School. Our
students keep in touch with us
after graduation and have written
about their experience on our
website:
www.manchester.ac.uk/cs/under
graduate/studentprofiles
All our courses develop high-level
practical and theoretical skills that
can be acquired over a broad
range of computer science topics,
or more focused in a particular
area, either by choosing a
specialist degree course, or by
choosing themes – related
collections of course units that
together provide key skills in a
focused area.
Manchester has an international
reputation as a world leader in
research and teaching across the
full breadth of computing, from
embedded computer systems to
information management, and
from computer architecture to
e-government.
For the complete portfolio of our
computing courses, see page 90.
qualification. Please contact the
School, or see our website, for
details.
You will gain knowledge and
practical experience of current
technologies, and a thorough
grounding in the principles of the
subject. Upon graduation, you will
be well prepared to deal with
future developments in this rapidly
changing area – either in
employment, or in further study.
Almost all of our courses are
offered in a number of variants.
The four-year MEng courses fulfil
the highest professional
requirements and challenge the
ablest of students. In your final
year, you study specialised topics
at an advanced level and broaden
your skills and experience with a
period in industry, enterpriserelated courses, and
industry-focused project work.
If you wish to spend a full year in
industry as part of your course,
you can take one of our four-year
BSc with Industrial Experience
courses. Students with industrial
experience not only tend to
improve their final degree
performance, but also enhance
their employment prospects. You
can also study any of our courses
as a three-year BSc.
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Courses offered
within the School
Computer Science
This flexible course is our most
popular. It aims to provide you
with a thorough grounding in the
principles and practice of
computer science, from hardware
design, through software
development and maintenance, to
a wide range of application areas.
Should you wish to structure your
choice of course units, we provide
a selection of themes to help you
focus your studies and project
work. Themes let you specialise in
areas such as web and distributed
systems, visual computing,
computer architecture, and
information systems in business.
As computer systems become ever
larger and more complex, the
problems of developing and
maintaining them become ever
more significant. This course aims
to provide you with a thorough
grounding in the general theory
and practice of software
development and maintenance,
with particular emphasis on the
development of large or missioncritical systems, and those that are
intended for use in rapidly
changing environments.
You cover topics relating to the
software lifecycle, from finding out
what the system is really supposed
to do, through to the production
of a running system using modern
tools for supporting parts of
this process.
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Artificial Intelligence
Interdisciplinary courses
This course extends the study of the
general principles and practice of
computer systems and software
development, with an opportunity
to examine some of the techniques
of AI. These tackle the problems of
enabling a computer to interpret the
world around it, to learn and reason
about what it perceives, to form
plans to change the world in which
it finds itself, and communicate with
people and other computers about
what the world is like and what it
wants to do.
Our interdisciplinary courses
combine coverage of relevant
computational techniques with
complementary material on
important application areas. They
are taught jointly with business
information system and interactive
systems specialists from
Unlike our other courses, the
Applied Computing courses do
not need A-level Mathematics.
Distributed Computing
The ever-increasing use of the
internet demonstrates the
importance of understanding and
developing ways in which tasks can
be performed by a number of
computers acting in collaboration.
This course offers you a thorough
grounding in the nature of
distributed computer systems and in
the general principles and practice
of software development for such
systems. You gain a background in
the network infrastructure
underpinning such systems, with
the main emphasis on the software
that runs on such systems.
Computer
Systems Engineering
Sophisticated electronic systems
permeate all aspects of life, such
as MP3 players, games consoles,
mobile phones, vehicle control
systems and radar. All of these
are embedded systems, which
typically contain one or more
microprocessors, memory, a
communications capability,
application-specific hardware
and software. A wide range of
knowledge and skills are needed
to support their development,
including digital electronics, software
engineering, computer architecture
and digital signal processing.
Computing
for Business Applications
Modern organisations are heavily
dependent on IT systems, ranging
from applications such as financial
management packages, to
sophisticated decision support and
knowledge management tools.
This course combines the strengths
of the School of Computer Science
and Manchester Business School
to provide you with a thorough
grounding in the general principles
and practice of software
development and maintenance,
with particular emphasis on the
development and deployment of
software systems in organisational
settings.
It examines the way in which IT
systems interact with other parts
of an organisation and develops
the skills to use this knowledge to
design software systems that work
effectively.
Internet Computing
The internet has become central to
a wide range of commercial,
educational and leisure activities.
As a result, it is used directly by a
diverse collection of individuals
and organisations, with different
requirements and priorities. This
course provides knowledge and
understanding of the architecture
and design of web-based systems
and web development tools. It
also provides skills that underpin
the development and evaluation
of collaborative and interactive
websites in commercial settings.
Joint courses
One of our strengths is the variety
of collaborations we have with
other Schools within the
University. The following courses
are run jointly with the School of
Engineering, Manchester Business
School and the School of
Mathematics.
Computer Science with
This course provides you with the
opportunity to explore two
disciplines. It enables you to build
an understanding of the general
principles and practice of computer
systems and software development,
complemented by study in
Manchester Business School to
develop an understanding of the
nature of business and
management roles and practices.
Computer Science
and Mathematics
This course, offered jointly with
the School of Mathematics, gives
you a powerful combination of
mathematical and computer
science skills. In particular, you
gain a high level of practical and
theoretical skills over a broad
range of computer science topics,
and a knowledge and
understanding of mathematical
ideas, including the concepts of
rigorous argument and formal
proof. You may explore the ways
in which the two subjects are
increasingly being used to support
each other.
C
Employers, from large multinational
firms to small local organisations,
actively target our students for
sponsorship, summer placements
and full-time positions after
graduation. They recognise that our
graduates are equipped with the
skills they need: strong technical
ability, plus the ability to work
effectively with others. Now is a
particularly good time to be
studying computer science; all
potential employers of our
graduates are forecasting a serious
shortage of the sort of high quality
graduates that our courses produce.
There are significant employment
opportunities in the traditional
IT industry, but Manchester
Computer Science graduates are
increasingly in demand from a very
broad range of employers as they
come to depend increasingly on
computer-based products, services
and ways of working.
Opportunities exist in fields as
diverse as finance, films and
games, pharmaceuticals,
healthcare, consumer products
and public services – virtually all
areas of business and society.
Increasingly, employers are seeking
graduates with high-level
computing skills, and the ability to
apply them in innovative ways to
solve the problems facing their
organisations.
Manchester
offers you…
Computer Science, dating from
the birth of the world’s first
stored-program computer at the
University
• Multidisciplinary courses involving
major collaborations with Life
Sciences, Medicine, Manchester
Business School, Social Sciences,
and many Schools in Engineering
and Physical Sciences
• An entrepreneurial culture,
enabling close relationships with
industry and a regular stream of
new products and businesses
• The knowledge, principles and
transferable skills necessary for a
career at the forefront of
innovation, in virtually any area of
business or society
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computing
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/cs
www.manchester.ac.uk/eee
www.manchester.ac.uk/ls
One of the defining forces of the
21st century, computing
transforms our world, changing
the way in which we work and
play and redefining fields of
human endeavour as diverse as
healthcare and manufacturing,
engineering and government.
Computing at Manchester is
driven by the challenges presented
by these new areas of application.
Our courses involve finding new
intellectual challenges: how to
represent complex knowledge and
information; how computers can
interact naturally with people;
how to design complex systems;
and how computers can be made
to work in business and
management contexts.
Intelligent problem solving
Computing is about designing
solutions to real problems.
Technology alone does not solve
problems; it is the skill and
ingenuity of the scientist, the
engineer, or the practitioner that is
the real driving force.
The diversity of problems to which
computing is applied is difficult to
comprehend: from designing a
silicon chip containing more than
100 million transistors in an area
no larger than a postage stamp, to
developing an internet shopping
site that recognises your interests
and suggests items you might like
to buy; from using medical
imaging to map tumours, or to
understand how the human brain
works, to using embedded
systems that monitor the
movement of chemicals through
the soil; from working with NASA
to find bugs in the design of the
K9 Martian Rover programme, to
using computer graphics to
combat the pain suffered by
amputees.
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Computing brings together
computer science, electronics,
mathematics, design, psychology,
business and management and
information systems. It unites an
understanding of the scientific and
technological foundations of
computing, hardware and
software methods, and
information and communication
technologies to design
technology-based systems,
information and knowledge
management systems and
business processes.
Why Manchester?
Over the course of its short history,
computing has radically changed
the way people experience the
world and The University of
Manchester has played a long and
distinguished role in this
development.
From the very beginning, when
the first computer in the world to
store its program electronically
was built here, through to today,
when embedded computing
systems are all-pervasive – in our
mobile phones, DVD and MP3
players, in satellite navigation
systems, in medical
instrumentation and diagnostic
equipment – we have been at the
forefront of the development of
both technology and applications.
Manchester offers breadth and
depth in its range of computing
courses. Whatever your area of
interest in computing, we will
almost certainly be able to offer a
programme of study to fit your
needs.
Perhaps you already have a clear
idea of what you want to focus on
in your studies, whether on the
scientific and technological
foundations of computing, on
hardware or software design, or
on the interface between
computing and business.
Alternatively, perhaps you are
interested in studying a
computing-related course, but do
not yet know exactly what will
most attract you. If this sounds like
you, please read the individual
subject area entries to find out
more about the courses we offer,
take a look at the School websites,
or contact us if you feel you need
advice. We are keen to help you
choose the right course for you.
Computing courses
at Manchester
The School of Computer Science
and Manchester Business School –
both world-leading in their own
right – work together to provide a
coherent set of courses. Where
appropriate, courses are offered
jointly, exploiting the strengths of
both Schools.
Courses that concentrate on the
core principles of computing and
its myriad of applications:
Other courses that explore the
relationship between computing
and other disciplines:
Computer Science
Distributed Systems
Artificial Intelligence
See the pages for Computer
Science, 86.
Computer Science
and Mathematics
Science, 86.
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Biological and Computing
Science (Bioinformatics)
See the pages for Life Sciences,
127.
Courses that emphasise the
effective use of information and
communications technology in the
public and private sectors:
Applications
Computer Science
with Business and Management
Internet Computing
(an e-skills course)
Science, 86 and Business Studies
and Management, 65.
Management
See the pages for Accounting 57,
and Business Studies and
Management, 65.
Manchester
offers you…
• A diverse range of computing
courses that will equip you with
the skills to shape the future of
business, engineering, science and
society
• A multidisciplinary approach,
which recognises that computing
needs to take account of people,
culture, processes and
organisations, if technology is to
be used effectively
• The knowledge, principles and
transferable skills necessary for a
career at the forefront of
innovation, for talented and
ambitious students
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dentistry and
oral health
sciences
Dentistry (including Foundation
Year) BDS 6yrs
UCAS Code A204
Dentistry (first-year entry) BDS
5yrs
UCAS Code A206
Oral Health Sciences BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code B840
Typical offer
Due to the detailed nature of entry
requirements for Dentistry and
Oral Health Science courses, we
are unable to include a typical
offer in the prospectus. For
complete and up-to-date
information on our entry
requirements for Dentistry and
Oral Health Science, you will need
to visit our website at
www.dentistry.manchester.ac.uk/
undergraduate
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/dentistry
ug-dentistry@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 306 0231
f +44 (0)161 306 0221
Health screening
The School of Dentistry is mindful
of its overriding duty of care to the
public, with whom you will come
into close contact at an early stage
of your studies. Consequently, if
your application is successful, we
will require you to comply with the
viral screening requested by the
Department of Health to show
that you are not a carrier of
Hepatitis B or C or HIV.
Additionally, you will be asked to
send a completed Pre-Acceptance
Health Questionnaire
countersigned by your general
practitioner to our Student
Occupational Health Department.
General enquiries about the health
screening can be addressed to
Elizabeth Aniteye, Occupational
Health Nurse Adviser,
tel +44 (0)161 275 2862
fax +44 (0)161 275 3137 email
elizabeth.aniteye@manchester.ac.uk
Successful applicants will also be
required to provide satisfactory
Criminal Records Bureau
Disclosure at enhanced level. As
well as any criminal convictions,
applicants must disclose any
cautions, reprimands or final
warnings that they have received.
BDS (Bachelor of Dental
Surgery) in Dental Surgery
What you study
If your A-level (or equivalent)
subjects do not include the
required sciences, you will need to
join our Foundation Year, intended
to provide the scientific knowledge
and skills necessary for you to
progress to the first year of the
five-year BDS course on
satisfactory completion of the endof-year assessment. Please note
that we do not accept applications
from outside the EU for the
Foundation Year.
The subjects taught in all UK
Dental Schools are controlled by
the General Dental Council. Their
document ‘The First Five Years’
gives details on what is covered in
the BDS programme.
The Manchester Dental
Programme has been designed
by students and staff of the
School of Dentistry to provide
an integrated, enquiry-based,
five-year course building on and
incorporating our existing high
quality learning/teaching, our
expertise in problem-based
learning (PBL) and our well
established outreach courses.
A key feature is integration
between theory and practice,
central to which is early
learning/teaching in the clinical
context.
Five themes run vertically through
The Manchester Dental
Programme:
• Human Health and Disease
• The Mouth in Health and Disease
• Clinical Competence
• Scientific Understanding and
Thought
• Team Working, Communication
Skills, ICT, Reflective Practice
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Dedicated teams have designed
these themes and integrated them
into each year of the course,
ensuring that your knowledge and
skills develop in an integrated
fashion as the focus moves from
basic building blocks in Year 1, to
professional competence in your
fifth and final year.
How you learn
The emphasis on integration of
theory and practice throughout
the Manchester Dental Programme
lends itself to enquiry-based
learning (EBL), which covers a
spectrum of approaches:
• Exploration of a scenario or
problem drives the whole
learning experience (PBL)
• Small-scale investigations (eg
field work or case studies)
• Projects and research activity
Through EBL, you will participate
in a wide range of different
learning activities, including smallgroup seminars, themed theatre
events, case-based activities,
computer-assisted learning and
the use of web-based resources.
Our emphasis on EBL means that
traditional lectures and tutorials
will not form a major part of your
learning experience, but carefully
integrated, appropriate early
clinical experience will.
Years 3 to 5: A significant part of
the clinical teaching in these years
takes place in outreach community
clinics in different areas of Greater
Manchester. The use of outreach
teaching was pioneered in
Manchester with our first
paediatric outreach teaching in
1975. We now have eleven
outreach clinics to which students
can be assigned.
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As a BDS graduate, you can work
in general practice (normally after
completing a year of mandatory
vocational dental practice), the
community dental service, hospital
practice, university teaching and
research, various individual
organisations and the armed
forces. Sometimes you may need
further training and specialisation.
As a graduate in Oral Health
Sciences, you can work in all
sectors of dentistry as a dental
hygienist or dental therapist. This
role incorporates the skills of both
dental hygienists and dental
therapists and reflects the
philosophy outlined in the General
Dental Council document
‘Developing the Dental Team’ –
see: www.gdc-uk.org
Your qualification is recognised
throughout the European Union
and in many other countries.
Oral Health Sciences
What you study
This course covers a wide variety
of subjects including basic
sciences, human diseases,
periodontology, dental caries,
restorative dentistry, dental
radiography, behavioural science,
orthodontics, and general and oral
health promotion.
How you learn
Year 1: Most of the teaching takes
place in lectures, seminars and
tutorials. You will begin to develop
your clinical skills on patient
simulators progressing to your first
adult patients.
Year 2: Non-clinical and clinical
subjects are integrated as you
begin to treat child and adult
patients.
Year 3: You provide dental care
for patients in a variety of settings,
both within the School of
Dentistry and at outreach
community clinics.
Manchester
offers you…
• A long-established, distinguished
reputation in dentistry since 1884
• Choice of the BDS, allowing you
to practise as a dentist, or the BSc,
allowing you to practise as a
dental hygienist or dental
therapist
• Extensive experience in outreach
community clinics, allowing you to
treat patients regularly and
experience clinical dentistry in a
‘real world’ environment
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drama
Drama BA 3yrs
UCAS Code W400
Drama and English Literature
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code WQ4H
Drama and Screen Studies BA
3yrs
UCAS Code WW46
See also Music and Drama page 154
Typical offer
requirements for Drama courses,
we are unable to include a typical
requirements for these courses,
you will need to visit our website at
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/drama
ug-drama@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 3348
f +44 (0)161 275 3098
Exchange Theatre and Contact
Theatre, a professional company
based on campus and dedicated to
performance for young people.
Some of our students’ own
productions are staged in their
newly refurbished theatre.
Our new £6 million premises
incorporates the purpose-built
Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, the
John Thaw Studio Theatre, the
Lenagan Library, audio/visual
facilities and improved performance,
workshop and practice spaces.
Each year, at least one John Thaw
Fellow is appointed to teach and
work with students. This year’s
appointments are the artistic director
of Waters Edge Theatre, Janine
Waters, and the choreographer,
actor and specialist in physical
performance, Susan Swanton.
Drama
You study drama as a cultural process
and artistic discourse, via the
intellectual consideration of
theoretical and dramatic texts,
performance venues and theatre,
cinema and television events. You
also study drama as practice, which
forms an integral part of your study.
Drama and English Literature
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Drama and Screen Studies
This course takes advantage of the
opportunities offered on the Drama
course, but focuses on the study of
film and other screen media. You
take course units on theatre or film
history and contextualisation, as
well as undertaking individual
research for a dissertation in Year 3
that can be practice-based.
Throughout your course, you can
choose film options from the
variety of studies offered and take
courses in video-making.
What you study
We teach drama as the product of
varied practical artistic and craft
skills. We do not offer professional
theatre training, nor skill-oriented
programmes. Our practical work
will increase your understanding of
how production and performance
express cultural values, and what
means are needed for that
expression, rather than learning
the skills as ends in themselves.
We have close ties with the Royal
Drama and one-third English
Literature; one-third Drama and
two-thirds English Literature, or
half Drama and half English
Literature). Various options allow
emphasis that is more theoretical
than practical. You can consult
with tutors to help you determine
your route through the course.
If you wish to study literary forms
other than drama, this course
allows you to choose a number of
pathways drawn from Drama and
English Literature (eg two-thirds
A wide variety of career
opportunities are open to you.
Recent graduates have successful
careers in theatre, film and
television, applied theatre (theatre
and education, theatre in prisons),
journalism and publishing,
teaching and research, community
arts and arts administration.
Manchester
offers you…
• Established tradition at one of the
first UK universities to teach drama
• £6 million investment in brandnew premises and resources
• Wide-ranging teaching covering
the history, theory, criticism and
practice of drama and its
performance
• A unique disciplinary focus on the
way in which drama functions
within its cultural context
earth sciences
Earth Sciences MEarthSci 4yrs
UCAS Code F640
Environmental and Resource
Geology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F630
Geochemistry BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F670
Geography and Geology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code FF68
Geology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F600
Geology with Planetary Science
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F6F5
Geology with Planetary Science
MEarthSci 4 yrs
UCAS Code F6FM
UCAS Code H850
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H851
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-BBB
IB: 35-32
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/seaes
ug-earth-sci@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 0776
f +44 (0)161 306 9361
Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences is the study of the
composition, behaviour and history
of the Earth and other planets. It
integrates and applies different
scientific disciplines to problems such
as the formation and composition of
the Earth, causes of earthquake and
volcanic activity, causes of Ice Ages
and the origin and evolution of life.
Earth Sciences is an immensely
practical subject and geologists study
many phenomena that affect our
daily lives. This includes the study of
natural hazards, such as
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
landslides and floods, and how to
predict their occurrence; the search
for new energy and mineral
resources and their safe exploitation;
maintaining quality water supplies;
the disposal of domestic, industrial
and nuclear waste; and the study of
short and long-term climatic change.
Geoscientists find employment in
oil, mining, engineering, water and
environmental fields as well as in
teaching, at universities and in
government geological surveys.
What you study
Geology BSc
Covers all the major aspects of
geoscience - ideal if you want to
keep your options open. It is
accredited by the Geological
Society of London.
• Wide choice of Year 3 options
• Full fieldwork programme,
including independent mapping
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impact of their extraction, along
with the safe disposal of any waste
products. It is accredited by the
Geological Society of London.
• You could study hydrogeology,
mineral deposits, engineering
geology and energy resources
• You may take units shared with
environmental scientists
Geochemistry BSc
Ideal if you have a good
background in physical sciences
and are particularly interested in
the chemistry of natural systems
and their evolution through time.
It is accredited by the Geological
Society of London.
• Applies geochemical methods to
such diverse problems as the
origin of the solar system and
polluted groundwater
• You could study biogeochemical
cycles, organic systems, isotope
geochemistry and analytical
techniques
Earth Sciences (MEarthSci)
This four-year undergraduate
‘integrated masters’ course is
particularly suitable if you want a
research career. You may switch to
it from any other geoscience
course within Years 1 and 2. It is
accredited by the Geological
Society of London.
• You can follow a geology,
environmental and resource
geology, or geochemistry
pathway in the early course years
• Research project in Year 4
Environmental and
Resource Geology BSc
• A few specialist units shared with
postgraduate students
Focuses on exploration for earth
resources and the environmental
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Geology with Planetary
Science BSc
Geology with Planetary
Science MEarthSci
Planetary Science is an
interdisciplinary subject and a
unique course that brings together
geologists, astronomers, physicists,
chemists and biologists to study
the origin and evolution of the
solar system.
• Around two-thirds geology, onethird planetary science
• Available in three or four-year
format, the latter giving you the
chance to undertake a research
project in planetary science
• You could study comparative
planetology, extra-terrestrial
materials, isotope geochemistry
and origin of the solar system
Geography and Geology BSc
Ideal if you have a strong interest
in physical geography and geology
and wish to focus on natural
processes at the Earth's surface.
• Joint degree between the School
of Earth, Atmospheric and
Environmental Sciences and the
School of Environment and
Development
• Opportunity to attend field
courses run by both Schools
• Wide choice of units
• Dissertation typically in physical
geography or sedimentary
geology, often field-based
Petroleum engineering
Availability and exploitation of oil and
gas resources underpins the world's
economy. Today, new hydrocarbon
resources are increasingly difficult to
find, while demand for oil is
increasing rapidly. This has resulted in
rising oil prices, so oil companies are
placing more emphasis on efficient
recovery to maintain production and
meet increasing demands.
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Petroleum engineers work at the
interface between geology and
engineering and are pivotal in the
efficient exploitation and long-term
recovery of hydrocarbons. Our
courses equip you with the
knowledge and skills required by
the petroleum industry. Several
course units are led by industry
professionals and the project work
simulates real industry problems.
What you study
BEng and MEng
Producing oil and gas from reserves
effectively and safely is of immense
economic importance, and requires
a broad spectrum of knowledge
and skills. These courses aim to
equip you with the skills and
knowledge to manage and operate
oil fields effectively.
• Joint course between the School
of Earth, Atmospheric and
Environmental Sciences and
School of Chemical Engineering
and Analytical Sciences
• Industry input on courses
• Dedicated laboratory space with
industry-standard software
• Design projects each year enable
you to put theory into practice
For a full list of course units
relating to all our courses, visit:
www.manchester.ac.uk/seaes/
undergraduate/courses/modules
/index.html
You have opportunities to gain
industrial experience in areas from
oil exploration to site investigation
of contaminated land.
Career development
University mentoring schemes
allow you to gain experience of a
particular industry of your choice.
Many students progress onto a
postgraduate degree as a route to
a specialist career. Being only one
year full-time, masters courses offer
you a chance to react to changes in
the job market.
Scholarships
All new UK students who enrol on
one of our degree courses and who
achieve three A grades at A-level
(excluding General Studies), or the
equivalent qualification, will gain a
scholarship of £1,250 per year. Our
School also currently has
scholarships provided by Shell and
BP. For details, contact the School.
“I know anyone coming to
study geology here at The
University of Manchester is
going to have an incredible
experience. From the city's
huge diversity to the fantastic
field trips available there's
definitely plenty of fun
to be had here!”
Hannah Beattie
BSc Geology
Fieldwork and placements
An integral part of your degree,
fieldwork allows you to apply skills
learnt in lectures and laboratories to
real settings. You develop observation
and interpretation skills and
techniques for investigating specific
problems. All tutor-led courses run by
the School are heavily subsidised.
Students undertaking independent
fieldwork (eg geologists) will need to
contribute towards travel and
accommodation costs.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the UK’s largest centres for
earth and environmental teaching
• Diverse exciting fieldwork
opportunities, funded by the
University, as part of your course
• Opportunities to gain industrial
experience via work placements
economic and
social studies
UCAS Code N420
Accounting and Economics
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NL41
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NN43
UCAS Code N100
Business Studies and Economics
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NL11
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NL12
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NL13
Criminology BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code M900
Development Studies
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code L900
Development Studies and
Economics BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LL91
Development Studies
and Politics BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LL92
Social Anthropology
and Sociology BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LL63
Development Studies
and Sociology BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LL93
Sociology BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code L302
Economic and Social History
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code V350
UCAS Code L100
Economics and Criminology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LM19
Economics, and Economic and
Social History BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LVC3
Economics and Finance
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LN13
Economics and Politics
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LL12
Economics and Sociology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LL13
UCAS Code N300
Politics BA(Econ) 3yrs
E
Sociology and Criminology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LM39
See also Accounting and Finance
page 57, Business Studies and
Management page 65, Economics
page 99, Politics and International
Relations page 169, Social
Anthropology page 175,
Sociology page 177
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-ABB
IB: 35-34
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UCAS Code L244
Politics and Criminology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LM29
Politics, and Economic and
UCAS Code LV23
Politics and Sociology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LL23
Social Anthropology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code L602
Social Anthropology and
UCAS Code LM69
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The BA Economic and Social
Studies (BA Econ) at Manchester
offers you the chance to specialise
in:
• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Criminology
You may also choose combinations
that are not listed here. There is
almost complete freedom of
movement, except that you
cannot specialise in Accounting,
Finance, or Business Studies, either
as a single area or in combination
with other areas, unless you use
the appropriate course code.
• Finance
• Economic and Social History
• Economic Studies
• Politics
• Social Anthropology
• Sociology
• Development Studies
More information on each of
these subjects can be found in the
relevant pages of this prospectus.
Extensive choice
You can study a single subject or a
combination of subjects within the
same degree course. Not everyone
knows which areas they want to
focus on, so we’ve structured the
course so that you do not have to
decide when you apply which
subject or subjects you will study
in most depth. You can therefore
take the crucial decisions about
your area or areas of study as you
progress through the three years
of the course.
You can choose from ten single
subject areas and 19 joint subject
areas (listed on the previous page).
When you apply, you must use
one of the course codes, but this
does not restrict your eventual
choice of area. For example, a
student who originally applied for
Economics may eventually
combine Government or Sociology
with Economics, or specialise in
Development Studies.
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What you study
Year 1: You follow a broad
programme of study that includes
economics, politics, the social
sciences, and either quantitative
methods, or social research
methods, depending on your
intended area of specialisation.
You also take a course unit in
computer applications and can
choose to take units in computer
applications and study skills.
You will have a wide variety of
career opportunities in both the
private and the public sectors,
because of the number of
pathways through the degree.
Recent graduates have pursued
careers in management,
accounting, consultancy, the Civil
Service, the Bank of England,
journalism and the media, social
work, teaching and law.
The aim is to provide a broad
introduction to the social sciences.
This will provide some of the basic
transferable skills you will need as
a student and in later life.
Furthermore, it will enable you to
make an informed choice of the
subject areas you will study in the
second and third year.
Year 2: You can take most of your
course units in a single area, but
many students choose to work
within two, sometimes three,
areas.
Year 3: You specialise in one area,
or combine two areas of study.
In total, more than 260 course
units are available, giving you
remarkable choice and the
opportunity to put together a
programme of study that suits
your particular interests.
Manchester
offers you…
• Maximum flexibility and choice in
your preferred areas of study, with
more than 260 course units
available to chose from
• Specialist subject areas that all
achieved the maximum possible
score in the most recent teaching
quality assessment
economics
at the forefront of UK teaching
and research in economics, with
an academic staff of 42.
Economics BEconSc 3yrs
UCAS Code L102
What you study
UCAS Code L100
The Bachelor of Economic Science is
a small specialist Economics degree
designed to provide specialist
training and knowledge for students
who are strongly committed to the
study of economics. There is a
strong quantitative (mathematics
and statistics) core to the degree;
we demand at least a grade B at
A-level Mathematics or equivalent
(although most students exceed this
requirement).
See also BA(Econ),Economic and
Social Studies page 97, Economic
History and Economics page 113,
Modern History with Economics
page 113
Typical offer
Economics BEconSc, L102
A-level: AAB (inc Maths)
IB: 35-34
Economics BA(Econ), L100
A-level: ABB
IB: 35-34
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BEconSc
ences/disciplines/economics/und
ergraduate
The study of economics is crucial
to understanding the world
around us, as a glance at the news
reveals that many important issues
facing societies across the globe
have a substantial economic
dimension. Many famous names in
economics have worked and
studied at Manchester, including
two Nobel laureates. Today, we are
Economics BEconSc(Hons)
The course covers the core elements
of micro and macro-economics and
requires you to develop the
mathematical and related
quantitative skills necessary for
further study in economics, or for
a career as a professional economist
in the private or public sector.
Half of the course units cover
compulsory material. You can choose
your remaining units from a wide
range of options, including finance
and mathematics, allowing you to
pursue your own additional interests.
Year 1: Core components include
Economics, Mathematics and
Statistics. You can develop your
personal transferable skills,
including IT skills, and enhance
your quantitative and economic
understanding. Free choice course
units include languages,
philosophy, other social sciences,
or options in mathematics.
Year 2: Core components are
Economics, Econometrics and
Mathematical Economics. You may
take other options in Economics
and/or enroll on The Manchester
Leadership Programme.
Year 3: The core component of
Economics allows you to specialise
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in particular sub-disciplines. We
encourage this process by grouping
the third-year units into areas of
study, which include Econometrics
and Mathematical Economics,
Finance, International and Monetary
Economics, and Business Economics
and Applied Microeconomics.
Economics BA(Econ)
Studying economics on this School
of Social Science degree, the
BA(Economic and Social Studies),
enables you to take a broad
variety of subjects across the
social sciences, including
economics in your first year. You
can then specialise in economics,
or combine it with other social
science subjects. Details on the
BA(Econ) are on pages 97-98.
Career opportunities for trained
economists are extremely good.
A recent survey showed that
economics graduates had the
second highest average salary a
decade after graduation (topped
only by clinical dentists).
Our graduates have pursued careers
both in the public and private
sectors, in a wide range of national
and international organisations.
A high proportion of BEconSc
graduates take advantage of their
specialised knowledge by going on
to further postgraduate study in
economics and related areas.
Manchester
offers you…
Economics, with a Chair in
Political Economy founded at
Manchester in 1854
• An extensive choice of course
units, thanks to the significant
diversity of interests of our staff
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electrical and
electronic
engineering
Engineering MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H605
Engineering with Industrial
Experience MEng 5yrs
UCAS Code H601
Electronic Engineering
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H614
MEng 5yrs
UCAS Code H615
Mechatronic Engineering
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code HHH6
Mechatronic Engineering with
UCAS Code HHP3
Engineering BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code H600
Experience BEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H606
BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code H610
Electronic Engineering with
Industrial Experience BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code H613
BEng3yrs
UCAS Code HH36
BEng 4yrs
UCAS Code HH63
Typical offer
A-level: AAB with Maths and
either Physics, Electronics, or
Further Maths
IB: 35 points overall including 6
points in Maths and Physics at
Higher Level
BTEC: National Diploma DDM in
Electrical/Electronic Engineering,
including a Distinction in Further
Maths for Technicians at level 3
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The School of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering has more
than 60 academic staff and a
student population in excess of
780, over half of which are
undergraduate students.
Superb teaching facilities include
laboratories with clean rooms, a
state-of-the-art facility for
molecular beam epitaxy, one of
the UK’s highest specification high
voltage laboratories, and an
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Intelligent Electrical Power
Networks Evaluation Facility.
The Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET) – the professional
body for this subject – has
accredited all of our undergraduate
courses, giving special
commendation to our tutorial
scheme, our Microcontroller and
Embedded Systems projects, an
industrial placements scheme, the
fourth-year team project and the
design of our course units.
Our courses of study produce
graduates prized by industry, thanks
to the guidance of our Industrial
Advisory Group – a forum where
industry tells the School of its vision
for the future, and advises on the
knowledge and skills that industry
will expect of the best graduates in
three or four years’ time.
High quality research
The great breadth and depth of
our research ensures a high
standard of lecture courses and
provides excellent opportunities
for you in the form of challenging
and stimulating projects.
Two of the major challenges facing
the world today are food security
and energy, in the context of climate
change and finite resources. These
are key research themes for our
School, which influence our
teaching, particularly in project work.
Our excellent research ranking –
second in the UK for “research
quality” – will also influence
potential employers when judging
the quality of your degree.
A range of scholarships are
available to UK students who
achieve three A grades at A-level
(excluding General Studies) in the
same year, or the equivalent in a
national qualification. Please
website, for further details.
Our students also receive awards
from companies and
organisations, including: BP,
National Instruments, the IET,
Vodafone Greece, Siemens and
The Worshipful Company of
Scientific Instrument Makers.
Power Academy
The School is a founder member
of the Power Academy, which
offers support and finance to
successful applicants for the
duration of their undergraduate
degree, and has the following
vision:
“The Power Academy aims to
deliver world-class graduate
engineers to design, develop,
implement and maintain the
power industry of tomorrow. The
emphasis of the Academy will be
on developing exciting, rewarding
and challenging careers for those
involved and for meeting the
changing demands of a dynamic
and progressive industry.”
The package provides an annual
seminar, contribution to tuition
fees, a book allowance and an
annual bursary (currently £2,200),
plus a summer placement with
your sponsoring company. For
details, visit the website:
www.theiet.org/poweracademy
What you study
Some of the course units that you
could be studying include: Circuit
Analysis; Communication Systems;
Measurements; Digital Systems
Design; Electromagnetic Fields;
Electronic Circuit Design;
Electronic Materials and Devices;
Energy Transport and Conversion;
Engineering Mathematics;
Embedded Systems; Java
Programming; Control Systems;
Software Engineering; Digital
Signal Processing; Mobile and
Wireless Communications;
Robotics; Electric Vehicle Systems;
and Non-linear and Adaptive
Control Systems.
This is an evolving subject, so the
actual subjects that you study
depend on the latest technology
developments.
Our courses have a strong practical
element, using practical laboratory
sessions to bring theory to life. In
Year 1 you will also build a
microcontroller development system
– an essential technology in this
subject. You will then use this as the
basis for developing applications
such as a games console, a robot
controller, a wireless communications
system, or a smart metering system.
Flexible degrees
You can choose between MEng or
BEng level degree courses and
each can be combined with an
assessed year in industry.
The first three semesters of our
courses are common, allowing you
to switch between them at any
time up to the end of the first
semester in Year 2.
Year in industry
All of our degree courses can be
taken with a year in industry. Our
Industrial Placement Courses
Manager will help you find a
suitable placement.
A year in industry will develop
your business, team-working and
other transferable skills, all of
which are sought after by
graduate employers. It can also be
accredited by the IET towards the
training required for attaining
Chartered Engineer status.
Industrial experience will increase
your awareness of the broad range
of careers on offer and guide your
choice of option subjects.
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Engineering (MEng/BEng)
The use of electricity is a normal,
everyday part of our lives. It has to
be generated, as efficiently and
cleanly as possible, and distributed
safely to homes and industry.
Our homes require electrical power
for lighting, cooking, laundry
machines, refrigerators and
freezers. The domestic mains
voltage needs to be converted to a
much lower voltage in other
household equipment, such as hi-fi,
televisions, DVD recorders, PCs and
peripherals, all of which contain
sophisticated electronic circuitry.
Industry needs power at a higher
level for use in heavy machinery,
which must be controlled and
monitored by sophisticated
electronic systems.
In transport, electrical systems are
increasingly being used in electric
vehicles (road and rail), hybrid
drives (part electric motor part
internal-combustion), engine
management electronics, climate
control, on-board entertainment
and navigation systems.
Graduates of this course will
be able to contribute fully in
the fields of:
Power systems analysis and
protection; efficient and clean
power generation; smart grids;
renewable energy schemes; power
electronics; sophisticated control
systems; communications; and
embedded computer systems.
(MEng/BEng)
Today, and in the future, we look
to electronics to provide answers
for more and more complicated
problems. Take the mobile phone:
a very sophisticated computer and
communications system that links
to a worldwide network of
antennas to allow it to connect to
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any other mobile or landline. Or
the digital camera, at the heart of
which is a sophisticated electronic
device containing millions of
individual light level detectors.
Modern electronics requires an
understanding of basic analogue
and digital circuits to enable the
design of simple elements, which
can be connected together to
make small systems, which can be
connected together to make
bigger systems, and so on.
When the systems become
complicated, we require techniques
to allow us to design and use
them, such as digital signal
processing – for images and audio
signals, concurrent processing – to
allow the manipulation of the
massive amounts of data, data
networking and digital
communication systems for local
distribution and across the internet.
be able to contribute fully
in the fields of:
Microelectronics; mobile and wireless
communications; smart grids; digital
signal processing; systems
engineering; software design;
concurrent systems; embedded
computer systems; networking; and
analogue circuits and systems.
(MEng/BEng)
Mechatronics is the marriage of
mechanical engineering with
smart electronics and is vital to
industrial automation and robotics.
To interact with an object, a system
must know where the object is, be
able to move the object and place
it in the required new position. The
electronics therefore requires
information from sensors that can
detect position, orientation, and
visual or audio signals. The
electrical inputs from the sensors
have to be interpreted and the
appropriate signals sent out to the
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actuators to perform the required
operation. This process relies on
sophisticated software and
hardware capable of translating
low-voltage, low-current signals
into power signals of sufficient
current to drive the actuators.
A good understanding of control is
also required to be able to make
changes in the system from one
steady position to another without
oscillations or unpredictable
movements.
You will learn the techniques
necessary for the design and
implementation of such
mechatronic systems in this course.
be able to contribute fully in
the fields of:
Robotics; actuators; sensors and
instrumentation; power
electronics; mechatronic analysis
and design; control; embedded
computer systems; and production
engineering.
Experience (MEng/BEng)
(MEng/BEng)
(MEng/BEng)
All courses as described above, but
with a year in industry.
Are you interested in enabling
aeroplanes to fly, developing
sustainable energy networks
enabling improved crop yields,
producing a winning Formula One
racing car, improving medical
diagnostic equipment, making
computer games more exciting,
advancing mobile communication
systems, reducing the emissions
responsible for global warming,
making life more rewarding and
sustainable? If so, then our degree
courses are for you.
In addition to subject-specific skills
and knowledge, you will acquire
skills such as logical thinking,
team-working, report writing,
analysis, presentations,
programming and a high level of
numeracy, providing you with a
wide range of career opportunities.
Our graduates have moved
into a vast range of careers,
including: Java and C/C++
programming; digital systems
design; consumer electronics;
avionics; banking and commerce;
embedded systems; silicon chip
design; biomedical electronics;
audio signal processing; optoelectronics; IT consultancy;
mobile computing; satellite
communications; RF circuits;
wireless networks; cryptography;
internet technology; fly-by-wire;
wireless networks; security and
surveillance; sustainable energy;
power distribution; automotive
electronics; power electronics;
process engineering; flexible
manufacturing systems;
robotics; electric vehicles; and
postgraduate study.
Manchester
offers you…
• Accreditation by the Institution of
Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Strong links with industry that
inform our course content and
make you more employable
• Cutting-edge degrees informed by
excellent research – we are ranked
second in the UK for our research
quality
• Excellent teaching facilities with
modern lecture theatres, dedicated
computer suites and wellequipped teaching laboratories
engineering
and science
with an
integrated
foundation
year
Foundation Year 4/5yrs
UCAS Code H108
Science with an Integrated
Foundation Year 4/5yrs
UCAS Code F008
Typical offer
Students are accepted from a wide
range of backgrounds. Each
application is considered
individually.
These courses are designed to
prepare you for study on degree
courses in engineering and
associated disciplines, or sciencerelated disciplines within the
Faculty of Engineering and
Physical Sciences.
You study the mathematics, physics
and chemistry (where appropriate)
essential for success in the targeted
degree courses. In addition, the
study of communication skills and
information and communications
technology (ICT) develops
transferable skills necessary for
successful undergraduate study.
You also undertake a project in the
discipline of your choice.
Successful completion of the
Foundation Year course
guarantees progression onto the
first year of an appropriate degree
course chosen from:
• Aerospace Engineering
You may discuss the different
courses, or your suitability for
them, with the Foundation Studies
Office, or the relevant admissions
tutor. Further advice will also be
given during the Integrated
Foundation Year.
to UK students who achieve three A
grades at A-level (excluding General
Studies) in the same year, or the
equivalent in a national qualification.
For further details, contact the
School, or see our website.
What you study
You take course units in
mathematics, physics and chemistry
(where appropriate), as well as units
in communication skills and
information and communications
technology (ICT). Finally, you
undertake a project that is specific
to your anticipated degree course.
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
• Materials Science
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• Mechanical Engineering
Science with an Integrated
Foundation Year course
guarantees progression onto the
first year of an appropriate degree
course chosen from:
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth Sciences
• Environmental Science
• Mathematics
Successful completion of either of
the foundation year courses allows
you to progress to a wide range of
degree courses within Engineering
and the Physical Sciences – and a
very wide range of career options
on graduation.
Manchester
offers you…
• Teaching carried out on the
University campus by University
staff with considerable experience
of delivering a curriculum
designed for a foundation year
purpose
• Textile Technology
• Courses designed to maximise
your achievement and fully
prepare you for degree study in
engineering or science
Find out more about these subject
areas in the relevant pages of this
prospectus.
engineering and science education
and research
• Physics and Astronomy
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english
literature
and american
studies
American Studies BA 3yrs
UCAS Code T701
English Literature BA 3yrs
UCAS Code Q320
English Literature and
UCAS Code QT37
History and American Studies
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code VT17
See also Drama and English
Literature page 94, English
Literature and Linguistics page 137,
Greek and English Literature page
80, Latin and English Literature
page 80, Modern Languages page
153
Typical offer
requirements for English Literature
and American Studies courses, we
are unable to include a typical offer
in the prospectus. For complete
and up-to-date information on our
entry requirements for these
courses, please visit our website at
What you study
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You sample diverse literature and
cultural theories in Year 1 and
develop a solid basis of knowledge
and skills, which you build on in
Years 2 and 3. All course units are
compulsory in Year 1, while in
Years 2 and 3 you choose from
options that might include: early
modern identities; the historical
novel; gender and sexuality;
culture and conflict; creative
writing.
Our students enjoy masterclasses
taught by global leaders in their
fields, on subjectsfrom
Shakespeare to contemporary
fiction, as well as talks by worldfamous writers at the Centre for
New Writing, such as Martin Amis
(our Professor of Creative Writing),
Andrew O’Hagan, Neil Gaiman,
Jenny Diski and Hilary Mantel.
The John Rylands University Library
includes among its extensive
holdings renowned collections in
the medieval, Victorian and
American literary fields, as well as
the archive material of the
Manchester Poetry Centre. Several
major research databases are
dedicated to topics such as the
African American Experience, the
19th century US press and
American religion. The English and
American Studies film library is
another substantial resource.
Our lively, student-run English
Literature and American Studies
societies offer social and
intellectual entertainment through
readings, talks, parties, theatre
visits and plays.
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English Literature
You have access to the full range
of English Studies. Alongside the
traditional range of English
literature – from the Anglo-Saxon
period to the present day – you
may study American, Irish and
post-colonial literatures, as well as
cultural theory, creative writing,
gender studies, and film.
There is a compulsory long essay in
your final year.
American Studies
This interdisciplinary degree offers
you the opportunity to study the
history, literature, film, politics and
popular culture of America.
Year 1: Gives a solid grounding in
debates about the character,
nature and purpose of America
and offers a broad introduction to
American history and culture.
Year 2: You could study at a North
American university: our exchange
partners span the continent, from
the University of California, to the
University of Massachusetts. You
also take From Jamestown to
James Brown, an innovative
interdisciplinary course unit on the
African-American experience, and
choose other units in American
literature, film and history.
American Studies Joint
Honours degrees with
English or with History
These degrees follow similar
patterns to the American Studies
course, except that half of your
degree is in English Literature or
in History.
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Our graduates take up careers in
journalism, accountancy, law,
banking, advertising, business
management, education,
computing, the media, and the
civil service.
Compulsory introductory courses
in Year 1, the opportunity to study
in North America in Year 2, and
various interdisciplinary courses in
Year 3 complement many of the
options and patterns of study
outlined above. In Years 2 and 3,
you may also opt to take more
credits in one part of the degree,
adopting a major/minor profile to
reflect your interests.
Year 3: A compulsory long essay
and choice of five units that reflect
the research expertise of the
American Studies staff. These may
include units on: California,
slavery, the civil rights and black
power movements, southern
literature, conspiracy culture, film
and politics, American
masculinities, African-American
writing, hip-hop and Hollywood.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the UK’s largest
communities of English and
American Studies scholars, with an
outstanding research record
• Direct access to internationally
famous writers and researchers
• An excellent, comprehensive range
of relevant library resources
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environmental
science/studies
Environmental Science BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F850
Environmental Studies BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F859
Typical offer
A-level: BBB
IB: 32
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Our Environmental Science and
Studies degrees provide you with the
basis for employment opportunities
in the commercial, industrial,
government and educational
sectors, as well as the foundation
required for further postgraduate
study in environmental science and
science-based environmental studies.
Environmental Sciences/Studies are
the study of how physical and
biological processes maintain life
and how humans affect nature. In
addition to the natural sciences,
social sciences provide insights into
why people behave as they do and
how our social, political and
economic institutions impact on
environmental quality.
Our environmental courses are
based in the School of Earth,
Atmospheric and Environmental
Sciences, but also draw on
important contributions from
other Schools, particularly Life
Sciences, and Environment and
Development.
A science-based understanding of
our environment is vital to ensure
that human needs are met in a
sustainable way so that everyone
will have access to clean water,
clean air, and the earth resources
required for agriculture and
industrial activity.
These courses set out to produce
good scientists with an awareness
of environmental problems and
solutions who can communicate
with others.
Why study at Manchester?
• Core of compulsory units and a
choice of options in each year,
allowing you to specialise in
areas that interest you most
• Dissertation gives you
opportunity to review an
environmental problem of your
choice in detail
Environmental Studies students
may also take Humanities courses
in areas such as planning and
economics, where environmental
concerns are of increasing
importance.
For a full list of course units
relating to all our courses, visit:
www.manchester.ac.uk/seaes/
undergraduate/courses/modules
/index.html
For information on fieldwork,
scholarships, work placements and
career development, see Earth
Sciences on page 95.
“I chose to study
Environmental Science
because I enjoyed all of my
A-levels and this course
allowed me to combine the
best aspects of them all. I feel
the broad scope of this degree
is one of its main advantages,
as it gives you a general
understanding of the key
issues involved and the
interdisciplinary nature of
studying the environment.”
Jessica Hart
BSc Environmental Science
• Strong science base
• Subsidised field programme,
including a dedicated
environmental field course in
each of three years
• Opportunity to interact with
students from other disciplines
on University-wide courses, such
as sustainability
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the largest centres for
earth and environmental teaching
in the UK
• Diverse exciting fieldwork
opportunities, subsidised by the
University, as part of your course
• Cutting-edge research that
informs our taught courses
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european
studies
European Studies and a
Modern Language (French)
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code RR19
Modern Language (German)
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code RR29
Modern Language (Italian)
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code RR39
Modern Language (Portuguese)
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code RR59
Modern Language (Russian)
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code RR97
Modern Language (Spanish)
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code RR49
E
Typical offer
A-level: ABB-BBC
IB: 33-30
complemented by a wide range of
other subjects, including:
• The culture, society, literature,
linguistics, history, art and
cinema of your main language
• World and European politics
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For candidates with appropriate
qualifications, Manchester's course
in European Studies and a Modern
Language offers an alternative
approach to language studies at
undergraduate level.
• Economics
• International relations
• Economic, social, or political
history
• An additional language – Dutch,
French (post-GCSE only),
German, Italian, Portuguese,
Russian, or Spanish
It encourages you to develop a
problem-solving approach to the
real world, recognising that
contemporary European problems
and issues cannot be broken down
into neat academic disciplines.
What you study
This course combines the central
elements of a Single Honours
language course with core course
units in politics, focusing on the
politics of Europe and the process
of European integration. You also
have a free choice of course units
in economics, history, or
international relations.
You will develop your knowledge
of Europe and, in particular, of
your chosen language and culture.
The course has been designed to
equip you with:
• Strong analytical skills
Manchester
offers you…
• The chance to place your language
studies within the greater context
of Europe and general politics
• An informed understanding of
contemporary European
developments
• A diverse choice of subjects
complementary to your language
studies, from literature to political
history
• Written and oral competence in
one major European language to
graduate level
• Year 3 spent abroad in a country
where your chosen language is
spoken
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french
English Language and French
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR31
English Literature and a
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RQ13
French and Linguistics BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RQ11
See page 137
French and Screen Studies
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RW16
French Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code R110
History and French BA 4yrs
UCAS Code VR11
History of Art and a Modern
Language (French) BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RV13
and Management (French)
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code NR11
French may also be studied at
Honours level with another
modern language (Arabic, Chinese,
German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese,
Persian, Portuguese, Russian,
Spanish and Turkish), with Life
Sciences subjects, Latin,
Mathematics and within European
and Combined Studies.
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-ABC
IB: 35-32
Find out more...
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The University of Manchester is
firmly committed to high quality
language teaching and we are
fortunate to benefit from many
native speakers of French among
our staff; individuals who, as part
of a dedicated language teaching
team, will enable you to practise,
extend and refine your French
language skills.
Courses are mostly delivered
through a mixture of lectures,
seminars and online materials. By
engaging in discussions and
delivering regular presentations in
seminars, you will improve your
communication skills.
The core language teaching
enables you to develop various
linguistic skills: speaking and
writing accurate French;
audio-visual and written material;
to a group with confidence;
translating with appropriate
sensitivity; and mastering the
techniques of argument in written
French.
Years 1 and 2: Core language
courses include intensive small
group teaching supported by
independent language learning
tasks, in which you can reinforce
your skills of linguistic acquisition
and independent learning.
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Year 4: You further develop your
awareness of correct idiomatic and
grammatical usage in written and
spoken French, and practise skills
of mediation between French and
English in regular translation
exercises.
Alongside the language course units,
you may study material over a very
wide range and explore new areas,
or pursue your existing interests. You
can, for example, study units in
aspects of medieval and renaissance
society and culture; the evolution of
literary and visual texts; theatre and
performance; French and
Francophone cinema and
photography; art; music; linguistics
and translation studies, history and
thought; gender and sexuality;
political and social aspects of
Francophonie; post-colonialism; and
multiculturalism, among other areas.
Teaching and learning is supported
by the outstanding resources of
the University Language Centre
and the extensive printed and
electronic holdings of the John
Rylands University Library.
A lively student-run French Society
organises social events throughout
the year, including trips to France.
French Studies also enjoys a close
relationship with the Manchester
branch of the Alliance Française.
What you study
French Studies
Gives a thorough grounding in the
language, society and culture of
the French-speaking world. Core
language course units – including
comprehension, translation,
grammar and oral work with native
speakers – are complemented by
an unusually wide range of
subjects, including French culture,
society, literature, linguistics,
history, thought, art, photography,
cinema and performance.
In Year 1, there is an opportunity
to develop your own research
project. In subsequent years, you
can develop these independent
research skills further in a guided
context according to your chosen
topics of study.
You spend around 12 hours a
week in classes (lectures, seminars,
language/oral classes). This
includes, in your first two years,
one or two course units in another
subject (free-choice options)
chosen from a very wide range
within the Faculty of Humanities.
Core French language course units
are complemented by a very wide
range of other subjects, including
areas of English language, cultural
theory, and literature, and of
French and Francophone culture,
history, thought, art, and cinema.
Some French units are taught in
French.
You study both subjects equally in
Year 1; in later years, you can
maintain this equal weighting, or
devote more weight to one
subject. You spend around 12
hours a week in classes (lectures,
seminars, language/oral work).
Language (French)
Gives a comprehensive grounding
in both the history of art and
language and culture in the
French-speaking world. Core
French language course units are
complemented by numerous other
units, covering aspects of art from
around the world, and art-related
thought, from Ancient Greece to
the present; and French and
Francophone culture, society,
literature, linguistics, history, art,
thought, and cinema.
F
You study both subjects equally; in
Year 1 in later years, you can
maintain this balance, or devote
more weight to one subject. You
spend around 12 hours a week in
classes (lectures, seminars,
language/oral work).
Year 1; in subsequent years, you
can maintain this balance, or
hours a week in classes (lectures,
seminars, language/oral work).
Modern Language and
(French)
French and Screen Studies
In French, core language course
units are complemented by units
covering aspects of French and
photography and cinema. You also
study aspects of management,
economics, finance, accounting
and European and international
issues in business.
Year 1; in later years, you can
more weight to French. You spend
around 12 hours a week in classes
(lectures, seminars, language/oral
work).
Combines the study of French
language and French and
thought and art, as offered by
Modern Languages, with the study
of screen studies.
In Screen Studies, you study core
distribution).
Year 1; in Years 2 and 4, you may
choose the relative weighting of
the two subjects; up to two-thirds
subject.
English Language and French
In English Language, course units
linguistics and sociolinguistics.
In French, core language units are
complemented by units in French
and Francophone culture, society,
thought, art and cinema.
History and French
Core French language course units
are complemented by other units on
diverse subjects, including aspects of
cultural, political, social, economic,
and military history, from ancient
times to the current century; and
French and Francophone culture,
society, literature, linguistics, history,
and cinema.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the largest and oldest
centres in the UK for French and
Francophone studies
• An exceptionally wide range of
course units, ranging from the
medieval to the contemporary
period
• Renowned expertise in visual
cultures of the French-speaking
world
• Teaching by international and
national specialists whose
outstanding scholarship and
research activities are wellrecognised
• Year 3 spent abroad in a Frenchspeaking country
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geography
Geography BA 3yrs
UCAS Code L700
Geography BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F802
Geography with International
Study BA 4yrs
UCAS Code LF78
Geography with International
Study BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code FL78
See also Environmental
Science / Studies page 106,
Geography and Geology
page 95
offers teaching and research
interests that cover most aspects
of geography. You have access to
a wide range of facilities, such as
map and book libraries, audiovisual equipment, a suite of
laboratories, and computer
clusters with networked PCs and
internet access.
Each course has its own induction
programme to help you settle in; for
example, Single Honours students
begin their degree with a three-day
field course in the Lake District. You
also get to know your fellow
students better through social
events organised by the Manchester
University Geography Society.
What you study
Typical offer
Four-year courses
A-level: AAA
IB: 36
Three-year courses
A-level: AAB
IB: 35-34
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/geography
t +44 (0)161 275 0969
f +44 (0)161 275 0421
Geography (BA and BSc)
We offer both a BA (Hons) and
BSc (Hons) in Geography. The
entry requirements, curriculum
and career opportunities
associated with each are the same.
You begin with course units in three
main subject areas: Human
Geography, People and Environment,
and Physical Geography. You have
increasing flexibility as you progress,
so that by the final year you will
choose three from about 12 options.
Course units cover a wide range of
interests and issues in geography,
including: economic, cultural,
political, medical, urban and
historical geography; ecology;
hydrology; palaeoenvironments;
geoarchaeology; glaciology;
climatology; geomorphology; remote
sensing; and geographical
information systems and science.
Geography with
International Study BA
(Hons) and BSc (Hons)
You may study abroad for a year
at a partner university in various
European countries, or in
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Australia, New Zealand, Canada,
Hong Kong, Singapore, or the
USA. Students who opt to study
abroad graduate in our Geography
with International Study course,
which runs over four years; Year 3
is spent abroad and dissertation
work is usually related to this
period of study. Further details on
this course are available from the
School's admissions office.
Surveys show that geography
graduates are very employable.
You will be able to offer a range of
analytical techniques, which
include literacy, numeracy and ICT
ability, as well as more general
skills in presentation, problemsolving and communication.
Some of our graduates use their
geographical skills directly in their
careers, such as in environmental
work, regeneration, planning, or
education. Many others follow a less
specialist path, using their degree
and excellent skills base in areas
such as management, advertising,
the media, social services, finance
and the legal profession.
You could also go on to
postgraduate study, or vocational
training.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the best-equipped
universities at which to study
geography in Europe
• A course that is unique in the degree
of flexibility it offers you to structure
your own programme of study
• Several field courses across all
fields of study enable you to learn
and meet with staff and students
in an informal atmosphere
• Option to study abroad for one year,
with associated dissertation work
german
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code RQ23
English Language and German
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code QR32
German may also be studied with
Life Sciences and Mathematics and
within European and Combined
Studies. It is also possible to study
German from beginners’ level or
post A-level with Arabic, Chinese,
French, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese,
Spanish or Turkish.
German Studies BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code R210
Typical offer
A-level: AAA-BBC
IB: 37-30
History and German
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code VR12
History of Art and
a Modern Language (German)
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code RV23
and Management (German)
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code NR12
German and Screen Studies
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code RW26
German and Linguistics
BA(Hons) 4yrs
UCAS Code RQ21
See page 137
European Studies and German
BA(Hons) 4 yrs
UCAS Code RR29
See page 107
Find out more...
t +44 (0)161 275 3211
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Manchester’s working partnership
with the DAAD (German
Academic Exchange Service) and
the Austrian Cultural Institute
means that you are in regular
contact with German native
speakers from the start of your
course. We have rich resources:
the holdings of the John Rylands
University Library are outstanding
in all areas of German Studies,
while Manchester University Press
publishes a well-known series of
German Texts.
As well as helping you to develop
your oral and written skills
(including German for business
purposes), our native speakers
keep you abreast of political, social
and cultural affairs in the Germanspeaking countries. We have
Erasmus exchanges with the
universities of Basel, Berlin,
Freiburg, Hamburg, Heidelberg,
Innsbruck and Leipzig, and
sponsor students to work as
G
English language assistants in
schools during the time that is
spent in a German-speaking
country.
We maintain a lively research
culture through regular research
seminars and academic
conferences. Fresh interdisciplinary
research clusters focus on cultural
identities, linguistics, migrations
and diaspora.
Our social calendar is lively and
varied too, with guest lectures,
parties and theatre trips, the
highlight being the annual
German play at the Contact
Theatre. A recent Brecht
production was taken to the
Edinburgh Festival.
What you study
German Studies
Gives a thorough grounding in
German language and culture.
Core language course units –
including oral work,
comprehension, translation and
grammar with native speakers –
are complemented by diverse
subjects, such as German culture,
history, art and cinema. Language
teaching takes place in German.
language/oral work). This includes,
in Years 1 and 2, one or two
courses in another subject (freechoice options), which can include
a second language.
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Combines core German language
course units and German units in
linguistics, history, art and cinema,
with the study of a broadly
chronological journey of literature,
from the Anglo Saxon period,
through to the present day.
In Year 1, you study both subjects
equally; in later years, you can
maintain this equal weighting, or
devote more weight to one subject.
Year 3 is spent in a Germanspeaking country.
Language (German)
Core German language course
units are complemented by
numerous other units covering
aspects of European and North
American art, and art-related
the present; and German culture,
history, art, and cinema.
Modern Language and
(German)
Core language course units in
German are complemented by
units covering aspects of German
linguistics, history, art, and cinema.
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accounting and international
issues in business.
more weight to German. You
English Language
and German
Core language units in German
are complemented by courses in
German culture, society, literature,
linguistics, history, art and cinema.
German and Screen Studies
Combines the study of German
language, culture, society,
thought and art, as offered by
Modern Languages, with the study
of Screen Studies. In Screen
Studies, you study core course
units in understanding film, its
history and pre-history, and its
distribution).
up to two-thirds of your time to
one subject.
more weight to one subject.
History and German
Core German language course
units are complemented by other
units on very diverse subjects,
including aspects of cultural,
political, social, economic, and
military history, from ancient times
to the 20th century; and German
linguistics, history, and cinema.
more weight to German. You
Manchester
offers you…
• A national and international
reputation as one of Britain's
leading centres for German
Studies, balancing both tradition
and innovation
• A broad range of expertise –
including history, politics, film
and cultural studies, as well as
linguistics and literature
• An exceptional range of courses
mirroring the vitality and diversity
of German culture down the age
• An on-campus branch of the
Goethe-Institut, whose
qualifications we are accredited
to offer
• Exceptional freedom and flexibility
to choose course units that
interest you
history
Economic History and
Economics BA 3yrs
UCAS Code LV13
History BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V100
History and Sociology BA 3yrs
UCAS Code VL13
Medieval Studies BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V130
Modern History with Economics
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V136
Politics and Modern History
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code VL12
See also Ancient History page 80,
Ancient History and Archaeology
page 61, History and a Modern
Language page 153
Typical offer
requirements for History courses,
we are unable to include a typical
requirements for these courses,
please visit our website at
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/history
ug-hist@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 306 1251
f +44 (0)161 275 3098
History at Manchester is taught by
staff at the very cutting edge of
their subjects, who write many of
the books and articles that you will
read.
Our courses are designed to take
maximum advantage of the range
and breadth of this expertise,
offering history from 800 BC to
the late 20th century. As well as
offering courses on this broad
chronological range, from ancient,
through medieval to modern
history, we also offer courses in
many different kinds of history,
including political, social,
economic, cultural and gender
history. This allows you either to
study many diverse types of history
or, if you prefer, to specialise in
particular chosen fields.
Our learning environment is an
exciting one, designed to foster a
wide range of study skills and
research techniques. You are
supported by personal tutors,
student mentors and a helpful and
highly efficient administrative staff,
and will also benefit from
exceptional computing facilities.
H
What you study
History
Our most popular and flexible
course allows you to choose
course units from across the whole
of history in each year, as well as
from the history of science,
technology and medicine. You can
study many diverse types of
history, or specialise in particular
areas of history, or follow courses
in a range of different areas.
Final-year units offer in-depth
studies, chosen from particular
topics in British, European,
American, African and Asian
history, in one of which you write
a dissertation involving
independent research. You may
also spend part of your degree
studying abroad.
History with
Integrated Masters
Currently unique amongst English
universities, the Manchester MHist
offers a four-year advanced degree
programme in History.
Students undertake a three-year
History Honours programme and,
in the fourth year, receive specialist
research training whilst
undertaking enhanced masterslevel course units to the value of
30 credits each.
The high entry requirement for this
degree reflects the expectation
that students of high calibre will
compete for entry to achieve
a masters-level degree within
the existing undergraduate
entry system.
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Medieval Studies
History and Sociology
You study medieval European
civilisation from AD 400 to 1500 in
its related artistic, historical,
linguistic and literary aspects.
Specialist medieval staff from
several disciplines cooperate to
provide a challenging, varied and
truly multidisciplinary course that
leads to an in-depth
understanding of the medieval
world.
You cover past and present
societies from both historical and
sociological perspectives,
comparing and contrasting these
different ways of studying
humanity. This highly flexible
course offers topics relating to a
wide historical and geographical
range of societies and cultures,
with more than 100 course units
on offer.
Modern History
with Economics
Politics and Modern History
The skills you acquire as an
historian are particularly desirable
to employers. You could find work
in areas related to your particular
degree, or you could consider a
wide range of professions and
careers for which an Honours
degree, rather than a specific
subject, is required. Your ability to
manage and analyse diverse data
and your literacy and
communication skills will be
valued very highly in the job
market.
You concentrate on the economic,
political and social development of
societies since 1500. Key subjects
are the political history of Europe,
the impact of industrialisation,
social change and the rise of
globalisation. Your final-year
dissertation is a major study
involving independent research. As
part of this degree, you take one
course in economics in each year.
Economic History
and Economics
You receive a comprehensive
introduction to modern British,
European and international
economic history, plus a grounding
in economic theory. Alongside
these, you take course units in
quantitative methods and
computer skills, social science and
political history. In your third year,
you take more specialised units in
economics and history, which
provide the background for your
choice of a dissertation topic.
One of the best-established
courses of its kind in the country.
You study the historical
development of the modern
world, its political machinery and
its political thought. Years 1 and 2
involve broad course units in
history, government institutions
and political thought. In Year 3,
you choose specialised course
units and write a dissertation.
You also have the opportunity to
learn or improve your knowledge
of a foreign language.
Many graduates choose to
continue their studies by taking a
graduate programme at
Manchester, or elsewhere.
Recent history graduates have
entered careers in: law;
accountancy; banking; popular
music; journalism and
broadcasting; the Civil Service;
management; property
development; trade unions and
professional associations; social
work; teaching and voluntary
organisations; the armed services;
and the police.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the largest concentrations
of history experts in the country,
and a wide variety of courses
• Scholarship of international
standing, as represented by our
global reputation for research,
which keeps our course content
cutting-edge
• Library facilities among the very
best in the country
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human
communication
Audiology BSc 4yrs*
UCAS Code B610
Speech and Language Therapy
BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code B620
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-BBB
IB: 33-30
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/psychsci
email
ug-audiology@manchester.ac.uk /
ug-slt@manchester.ac.uk
tel +44 (0)161 275 3389
The Human Communication and
Deafness (HCD) Group was
founded in 1919 as the
Department for Education of the
Deaf. Now part of School of
Psychological Sciences, our
Division of Human
Communication and Deafness
focuses on the study of audiology
and deafness, speech and
language therapy, and human
communication.
H
and evaluate a wide range of
appropriate clinical experience
within audiology. You acquire
transferable skills that promote a
commitment to professional
development and lifelong learning.
*Audiology - Please note that, as
part of the Department of Health’s
Modernising Scientific Careers
programme, there are likely to be
changes to the training routes for
all health care scientist professions.
Year 1: You study relevant areas
of biological sciences; psychology
relevant to human development
and communication; acoustics and
hearing aids; audiological
assessment and remediation of
hearing loss; theories specific to
rehabilitation; British Sign
Language and social constructions
of deafness; and professional
issues in healthcare science. You
undertake supervised practical
classes and a two-week clinic
placement.
These changes are likely to affect
both the structure of, and the
nature of the funding for the BSc
(Hons) Audiology courses in the
UK (including at The University of
Manchester). The exact nature of
these changes has yet to be
finalised, but are likely to affect
students entering in September
2011. Because it is currently
unclear as to how these changes
will affect the structure of the
degree course, the details given
here are for September 2010
entry. Further information will be
made available on our website
www.manchester.ac.uk/psychsci/undergraduate/audiology
Year 2: You study paediatric
audiology; hearing science;
hearing aid fitting; verification and
evaluation procedures; goalsetting and the use of outcome
measures in rehabilitation; hearing
aid signal processing strategies;
assessment and rehabilitation of
adults with hearing loss, balance
disorders and/or tinnitus; NHS
codes of practice and ethics and
the legislative framework for
hearing disability; the key quality
assurance and service guidelines in
audiology and services supporting
clients with hearing loss; research
methods and hearing aids in the
private sector.
What you study
You develop interpersonal and
communication skills and
undertake a supervised two-week
clinic placement.
Audiology
Our Audiology* degree is
designed to meet the training
needs of audiologists in the NHS,
education and private healthcare
services. Audiology provides you
with a broad understanding of
audiological principles, theory
and knowledge.
We aim to give you knowledge
that can be translated into
thoughtful, reflective and quality
practice. We also offer, monitor
Year 3: You undertake a full-time
work placement within an NHS
audiology clinical team, including
placements in specialist fields,
such as cochlear implants. NHSfunded students receive a
training-grade salary. You also
study statistics and professional
issues.
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Year 4: You study client-centred
(re)habilitation; calibration; clinical
effectiveness; professional issues,
including preparation for
educational roles within the NHS;
and advanced topics in audiology.
You also design and present a
piece of independent research,
and undertake an extended
supervised clinic placement within
an NHS audiology clinical team,
with additional placements in the
private sector and educational
settings where appropriate.
Our Audiology degree prepares
you to work in the NHS and health
care sector. Job prospects are
excellent, thanks to recent
initiatives in modernising hearing
aid services and the introduction
of newborn hearing screening,
which has led to a shortage of
audiologists. Successful graduates
will also be able to apply for
registration to work in the private
sector.
Speech and Language
Therapy
What you study
Speech and language therapists
identify, assess and support the
needs of people who have
communication and swallowing
disorders, for example: children
who have failed to develop some
aspect of their communication
ability; adults who have acquired
disorders through stroke; adults
with learning difficulties; people
with voice problems; or people
who have a stammer. The aim is
often to help the individual to
develop the most effective form of
communication within their social
environment.
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You will develop the core
theoretical knowledge and
specialist clinical skills required to
support the needs of adults and
children with communication and
swallowing difficulties. All four
years of the course involve
academic and practical work,
including considerable clinical
experience.
Year 1: You study subjects
essential for an understanding of
typical speech, language and
swallowing, including: anatomy
and physiology; audiology;
linguistics; lifespan development;
and psychology.
Years 2, 3 and 4: Most of your
time is spent studying specific
difficulties by client group, and
gaining clinical experience. You
also study clinical linguistics,
statistics and research design.
Funding
All UK and EU students have their
tuition fees paid in full by the NHS.
Unfortunately, due to funding
issues, we are only able to accept
applications from EU citizens. UK
NHS-commissioned students may
also apply for a means-tested
bursary; should you receive this,
you are entitled to claim excess
travel expenses.
Speech and language therapists
are mainly employed by NHS Trusts
and work in various health,
education and social care settings.
While most of our graduates
become speech and language
therapists, some have taken
research posts.
Placements
In your first year, you go out on
local clinical ‘taster’ sessions. In
your second, third and fourth
years, you go out on block clinical
placements of between four and
eight weeks.
Placements settings can vary
(eg hospitals, schools, clinics,
community-based home visits).
You’ll gain experience of working
in a professional team, with clients
of all ages who have a range of
disorders, developmental and
acquired. Clinical placements and
the associated supervisory support
are organised in partnership with
speech and language therapy
service providers in the North
West. Placements may be
anywhere within this region,
therefore you may have to take up
temporary accommodation for the
duration of your placement.
Manchester
offers you…
Human Communication, dating
back to 1919
• Extensive clinical experience
alongside academic and practical
work, resulting in courses that
prepare you fully for your future
career
• NHS-funded courses, meaning no
tuition fees for UK and EU
students, with further meanstested bursaries available
italian
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-BCC
IB: 35-28
Italian Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code R300
English Literature and a Modern
Language (Italian) BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RQ33
English Language and Italian
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR33
History and Italian BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RV31
Language (Italian) BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RV33
and Management (Italian)
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code NR13
Italian and Screen Studies
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RW36
Italian and Linguistics BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RQ31
See page 137
Italian may also be studied with
Latin, Life Sciences and within
European and Combined Studies.
It is also possible to study Italian
from beginners’ or post A-level,
with Arabic, Chinese, French,
German, Hebrew, Japanese,
Spanish or Turkish.
Find out more...
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Since the Italian discipline was
founded at Manchester in 1919, Italy
itself has undergone massive
transformation and witnessed radical
social and political change against a
backdrop of enduring Catholicism.
While its cultural heritage and its
classical tradition place it at the
centre of histories of Western
civilisation, Italy’s frontiers have
always been permeable, its
languages numerous and its identity
as a political and linguistic entity
uncertain.
Issues that set the paremeters of our
undergraduate syllabus include:
factional struggles that saw Dante
exiled from Florence in 1302; the socalled ‘years of lead’ (anni di
piombo) in the 1970s, culminating
in the murder of the country's Prime
Minister Aldo Moro; Italy’s trading
relations with the Ottoman Empire
and the East during the
Renaissance; its colonial expansion
into Africa under Fascism; the
artistic patronage of the Popes; the
media-managed politics of
Berlusconi.
This syllabus reflects the research
interests of our academic staff,
combining literary, historical and
cinematic approaches to the study
of Italian cultural production, from
the medieval to the modern period.
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Italian also offers a linguistic
pathway through its degree
course, which explores the
structures and styles of modern
Italian and introduces you to the
fascinating variety of dialects and
languages that are spoken in Italy.
The Manchester approach
Two-thirds of our students study the
language from scratch under the
careful guidance of our mothertongue Italian speaking staff. Our
cultural courses are delivered in
both English and Italian and taught
and assessed using a range of
innovative teaching techniques that
seek to build your competence in
transferable skills and e-learning.
Our Italian society organises a
series of events throughout the
year, to which our community of
more than 200 Italian students at
Manchester contributes.
Language work is an important
element. Since most students have
no previous knowledge of the
language, Year 1 contains a
carefully structured total immersion
course, with different classes for
beginners and for those with an
A-level or equivalent.
Subsequent study focuses on
building strength and competency
over all applied language skills,
from speaking and writing, to aural
and translation work across a
range of registers and media. You
can also benefit from the TANDEM
programme, which matches you
with native Italian speakers, and
from our status as the sole UK
examination centre for the PLIDA
language qualification validated by
the Italian government.
For the year abroad, various
destinations are available through
the Erasmus exchange scheme, plus
work placements and teaching
schemes. Our web-based facility,
ITALRETE, enables students
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preparing for and studying during
the year abroad to contact us, keep
in touch with each other and share
news through online noticeboards,
chat rooms and discussion groups.
What you study
Italian Studies
The fullest immersion and most
comprehensive study of Italian
language and culture. Core
language units are complemented
by culture units, which range over a
broad chronological and subject
spectrum. Language units involve
applied language skills, including
comprehension, translation,
grammar, and oral work with
native speakers. Other units include
Italian culture, society, literature,
linguistics, history, art, and cinema.
language/oral work). This includes,
in Years 1 and 2, one or two units
in another subject (free-choice
options). Year 3 is spent abroad.
Modern Language (Italian)
Core Italian language units are
complemented by diverse other
subjects, including areas of English
language, cultural theory, and
literature, and of Italian culture,
history, art, and cinema.
equally; in later years you can
classes (lectures, seminars, language/
oral work). Year 3 is spent abroad.
Greece to the present; Italian
language/ oral work). Year 3 is
spent abroad.
Modern Language and
(Italian)
Core language units in Italian are
aspects of Italian culture, society,
literature, linguistics, history, art
and cinema. You also study aspects
of management, economics,
finance, accounting and
international issues in business.
English Language and Italian
In English language, units in the
structure, history and varieties of
English are complemented by units
in general linguistics and
sociolinguistics. Core language units
in Italian are complemented by units
in Italian culture, society, literature,
more weight to one subject. Year
3 is spent abroad.
Language (Italian)
History and Italian
Core Italian language units are
complemented by numerous other
units covering aspects of European
and North American art, and artrelated thought, from Ancient
Core Italian-language units are
complemented by other units on
diverse subjects, including aspects
of cultural, political, social,
economic, and military history,
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from ancient times to the 20th
century; and Italian culture,
history, and cinema.
Italian and Screen Studies
Combines the study of Italian
language, culture, society, literature,
linguistics, history, and art, with
Screen Studies. In Screen Studies,
you study core course units in
understanding film, its history and
pre-history, and its development
across other media (eg television,
DVD, internet distribution).
up to two-thirds of your time to
one subject. Year 3 is spent abroad.
Manchester
offers you…
• A distinguished history at one of the
UK’s founding Italian departments
• An international research reputation
in Italian languages and cultures
• The largest available selection of
combined BA degrees with Italian,
from standard joint combinations,
to Italian and Chinese and Italian
and Business and Management
• The sole Italian department nationally
to offer a four-year Masters in
Modern Languages (MML)
• World-class holdings of the John
Rylands Library in Italian Studies,
including the largest collection of
early Italian printed books in the
world and an impressive Italian
manuscript collection
japanese
English Language and Japanese
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QT32
Japanese and Screen Studies
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code TW26
Japanese Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code T200
Linguistics and Japanese
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QT12
See page 115
and Management (Japanese)
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code TN92
Japanese may also be studied from
beginners’ or post AS-level
alongside Chinese, French,
German, Italian, Portuguese,
Russian or Spanish. See page 120.
Typical offer
A-level: AAA-BBC
IB: 37-30
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Japan’s importance as a global
economic and cultural power has
long been recognised. Manchester
enables you to understand
contemporary Japan through its
language, culture and history. You
spend Year 3 at a university in
Japan to improve your language
skills while gaining first-hand
knowledge of daily life in Japan.
What you study
Japanese Studies
You study Japanese language
throughout. Core language units
enable you to develop linguistic
skills: speaking and writing;
audio, video and written material;
to a group with confidence; and
translating with sensitivity. You can
also study Japan-related topics in
subjects such as society, popular
culture and religions, drawing on
the wide range of research
expertise available at Manchester.
Year 3 is spent studying in Japan.
English Language
and Japanese
In English language, units in the
English are complemented by units
in general linguistics and
sociolinguistics. In Japanese, core
language units are complemented
by units in areas such as Japanese
history, society, popular culture and
religions. In Year 4, you study core
language units in Japanese and
specialised units in English
Language. You may also choose
from various optional units. Your
degree is awarded as a single class,
based on marks in both areas. Year
3 is spent studying in Japan.
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Modern Language and
(Japanese)
You study Japanese language and
culture, and business and
management in global contexts.
aspects of management, finance,
economics, accounting and
international issues in business.
equally; later, you can maintain
this balance, or devote more
weight to Japanese. You spend
around 12 hours a week or more
in classes (lectures, seminars,
language/ oral work). Your degree
is awarded as a single class, based
on marks in both areas. Year 3 is
spent studying in Japan.
Japanese and Screen Studies
Combines Japanese language and
culture with Screen Studies. In
Screen Studies, you study core
distribution).
equally; later, you can maintain
this balance, or devote up to twothirds of your time on either
subject. Year 3 is spent studying in
Japan.
Manchester
offers you…
• A wide range of degree courses
• A firm grounding in the language,
contemporary culture and society
of Japan, with a historically
contextualised understanding of
Japan's place in the world
• Courses that cater for different
needs and levels; language study
from beginner or advanced levels
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joint language
courses
Chinese and Japanese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code TT12
Chinese and Japanese MML 4yrs
UCAS Code TT1F
French and Chinese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT11
French and Chinese MML 4yrs
UCAS Code TR11
French and German BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR12
French and German MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RRC2
French and Italian BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR13
French and Italian MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RRC3
French and Japanese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT12
French and Japanese MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RT1F
French and Portuguese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR15
French and Russian BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR17
French and Russian MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RRC7
French and Spanish BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR14
French and Spanish MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RRC4
German and Chinese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT21
German and Chinese MML 4yrs
UCAS Code TR12
German and Italian BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR23
German and Italian MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RRF3
German and Japanese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT22
German and Japanese
MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RT2F
German and Portuguese
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR25
Portuguese and Chinese
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT51
Russian and Chinese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT71
Russian and Chinese MML 4yrs
UCAS Code TR17
Russian and Japanese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT72
Russian and Japanese MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RT7F
Russian and Portuguese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR57
Russian and Spanish BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR7
German and Russian BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR27
Russian and Spanish MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RR47
German and Russian MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RRF7
Spanish and Chinese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT41
German and Spanish BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR24
Spanish and Chinese MML 4yrs
UCAS Code TR14
German and Spanish MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RRF4
Spanish and Japanese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT42
Italian and Chinese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT31
Spanish and Japanese MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RT4F
Italian and Chinese MML 4yrs
UCAS Code TR13
Spanish and Portuguese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RRK5
Italian and Japanese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RT32
Italian and Japanese MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RT3F
Italian and Portuguese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR35
Italian and Russian BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR37
Italian and Russian MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RRH7
Italian and Spanish BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RR34
Italian and Spanish MML 4yrs
UCAS Code RRH4
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Japanese and Portuguese
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code TR25
Typical offer
A-level: AAA-BBC
IB: 35-30
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What you study
BA(Hons) in Modern
Languages
Duration: Four years
You study two languages. If one is
French, you will need an A-level in
French. Chinese, German, Italian,
Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or
Spanish may be studied at
beginners' level, in combination
with another post A-level
language.
Degrees are awarded as a single
classification based on your marks
in both languages.
Year 1: You study each language
equally.
Years 2 and 3: You may choose to
devote up to two-thirds of your
available credits to either
language.
Year 3: Spent abroad. You have
considerable freedom to tailor this
year: you may opt to spend up to
32 weeks in one country, with
eight weeks in a country where
the other language is spoken; you
may divide your time equally
between countries where either
language is spoken, or choose
from a range of options in
between.
You complete a ‘Learning Log’
whilst abroad to develop
understanding of the areas where
you are staying and keep you in
touch with Manchester. Some
courses require additional work
that contributes to your degree
classification. (NB If you began a
language ab-initio (no previous
knowledge required) in Year 1, you
will be expected to spend at least
16 weeks in a country where that
language is spoken.)
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Master of Modern
Languages (MML)
Find more information on Modern
Languages, on page 153.
Duration: Four, five or six years
Please also see the following
pages for more information on
each of the following languages:
These challenging, enhanced-level
undergraduate courses enable you
to reach an outstanding level of
expertise in any two of the
following languages: Chinese,
French, German, Italian, Russian
and Spanish. You must have an Alevel in both languages.
Years 1 and 2: You study each
language equally. Core language
courses are complemented by an
unusually wide range of other
subjects, including culture, society,
and cinema relevant to your
chosen languages.
Chinese page 75
French page 108
German page 111
Italian page 117
Japanese page 119
Portuguese page 179
Russian page 173
Spanish page 179
Years 3 and 4: Your third year
studying in Manchester focuses
more on one of the languages and
your fourth year in Manchester
will focus more on the other. Both
years include some masters-level
study. Your period of residence
abroad occurs after your second
and third year at Manchester.
Four-year pathway: You spend at
least two months during the
summer vacation before Years 3
and 4 in countries where the
language is spoken, under
approved conditions.
Five-year pathway: You spend a
two-month summer placement in
a country where one of your
languages of study is spoken, plus
a full year abroad. The year can be
wholly in a country where one
language is spoken, or split
between two countries where
each language is spoken.
Six-year pathway: Both periods
of residence abroad are for 32
weeks in countries where each
language is spoken.
Manchester
offers you…
• Modern language provision that is
among the largest and most
diverse in the UK, with varied,
flexible courses
• Training in the modern spoken and
written language, through oral
classes with native speakers and a
range of other activities, such as
comprehension and grammar
work
• Language study complemented by
the study of linguistics, cultures,
literature, or histories of countries
where those languages are spoken
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You also undertake a dissertation
on any topic that falls within the
three degree disciplines, offering
you the chance to carry out indepth study in a favoured area.
language,
literacy and
communication
Literacy: Examines literacy in
schools and in society, at home and
abroad. It looks at how we learn the
skills of reading and writing, how
we use them to communicate
thought, and what prevents people
from being literate.
Language, Literacy and
Communication BA 3yrs
UCAS Code Q1X3
Communication: Includes
interpersonal and intercultural
communication and focuses on
communication in its various forms:
verbal and non-verbal, computermediated, group communication
and the mass media.
This degree provides you with
knowledge and skills useful to
support any career or profession.
Our graduates go in to a range of
careers, including: teaching,
management, personnel, media,
publishing, counselling, interpreting,
charity and development work.
Typical offer
A-level: BBB-BCC
IB: 30-28
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Language, Literacy and
Communication is unique in
bringing together three
interrelated areas that are of major
significance in the 21st century.
Language: Leads to an
understanding of the complex
nature of language as a form of
human communication. This
includes the psychological and
sociological aspects of language
and its structure and acquisition.
What you study
Year 1: Aspects of language;
aspects of literacy; aspects of
communication; phonetics;
grammar; reading processes;
effective group work; inter-cultural
and computer-mediated
communication; and research
methods. You can also register for
20-credit options that can be
selected from a wide range
throughout the University.
Year 2: Words and context, literacy
and social development, mass
media, a career management unit
and a fieldwork project. Through
fieldwork, you may develop selfreliance and gain experience of
planning and conducting research
on a chosen topic. It can take place
in a European university as an EUfunded Erasmus exchange student;
in a place of work or study in the
north-west; or in other work or
study settings, either in Britain or
abroad.
Year 3: You choose from a range
of course units across each of the
three strands, including: bilingual
language development; problems
in learning to read; participatory
photography; analysing spoken
discourse; adult literacy; TEFL;
special educational needs;
metaphor; classroom
communication; reading film; and
workplace communication.
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The fieldwork project and
dissertation allow you to tailor
your study to suit your future
career aspirations. Former students
have progressed to careers in the
charity sector, human resources
and print journalism after opting
for second-year placements in
relevant companies.
Since we are based within the
University’s School of Education,
the degree also provides a solid
foundation for a primary PGCE,
work with second-language
learners and adult literacy.
The areas of study relating to special
needs will also support careers
within those charities that serve
children and adults with disabilities.
Manchester
offers you…
• A study placement in Year 2 that
provides opportunities to travel
abroad or gain experience in a
work setting
• A unique way to study the
emerging field of Literacy
alongside the more established
areas of English Language
and Communication
• Small year group with a maximum
of 35 students, offering a positive
learning environment, and the
chance to develop close relations
with fellow students and tutors
law
Law LLB 3yrs
UCAS Code M100
Law with Criminology LLB 3yrs
UCAS Code M1M9
English Law with French Law
LLB 4yrs
UCAS Code M121
Law with Politics BA 3yrs
UCAS Code M1L2
Criminology BA 3yrs
UCAS Code M901
Typical offer
LLB
A-level: AAA
IB: 37
Law with Politics
A-Level: AAB
IB: 35
Criminology
A-level: ABB
IB: 33
Find out more...
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Manchester School of Law is held
in high esteem by the legal
profession. Many serving judges
are Manchester graduates or
former academics (one is the first
female Law Lord, a judge of the
highest of all English courts), and
many leading solicitors’ firms
provide us with sponsorship.
What you study
In the last HEFCE teaching
assessment exercise, the School
was rated “excellent” for teaching
and we regularly achieve top
ratings in national rankings of
university law schools. You will be
exposed to a breadth of
scholarship at Manchester,
reflected in the wide range of
courses on offer.
LLB
Every Manchester Law graduate
with a Lower Second class
Honours degree or above is
guaranteed a place at one of the
branches of the College of Law
and BPP, to study on the Legal
Practice Course.
We have a full-time staff of
around 68 academics, whose areas
of interest encompass diverse
subjects and approaches, including
private law, public law, European
and international law, criminal law
and justice, law and economics,
environmental law, legal theory,
human rights, health care law and
philosophy.
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For detailed information on all our
courses, including further
information on course unit
content, visit the School of Law
website:
www.manchester.ac.uk/law/und
ergraduate
Our largest undergraduate degree
course covers the core subjects of
legal study and provides you with
an extensive range of optional
subjects to suit particular interests
and career plans. It is a Qualifying
Law Degree and thus provides
exemption from the Common
Professional Examination (CPE),
which is otherwise required if you
wish to become a barrister or
solicitor.
Year 1: Six course units, three in
each semester: legal method,
contract, public law i, public law ii,
criminal law, and tort.
Year 2: Six course units across the
two semesters: four compulsory
(equity and trusts, land law,
european community law, and
jurisprudence), plus two options of
your choice.
Year 3: Six units chosen from a
comprehensive list of options. You
may submit a dissertation in place
of one of these subjects.
Although most of our students
enter with three good A-levels, we
are equally interested in mature
students with alternative entry
qualifications, or who have shown
evidence of recent academic
achievement on top of their work
experience.
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LLB Law with Criminology
This Joint Honours degree course
admitted its first students in 2006.
The degree builds on the many
links between law and
criminology. Many of our staff
take a socio-legal approach to
their research and teaching, which
is well suited to this course.
An advantage of taking law and
criminology in one interdisciplinary
School, as compared to taking a
course run jointly by two different
Schools, is that you enjoy an
integrated course that allows
many topics to be approached
from the viewpoint of both
disciplines. We aim not to merely
give sections of other degrees
under a new title, but to provide a
coherent degree course. Some
subjects are taught by lawyers and
criminologists working together.
Some teaching staff research on
topics such as sentencing and the
treatment of victims of crime,
which require an understanding of
both disciplines.
Track 1: You will major in ‘core’
law subjects and graduate with a
qualifying law degree.
Track 2: You will specialise
increasingly in criminology or
specialist law subjects of your
choice.
LLB English Law
with French Law
During this four-year course you
will spend your third year at a
university in France. Manchester
offers a degree in English Law and
French Law: this means that the
course gives a grounding in the
laws of both England and France,
rather than merely giving an
English legal education combined
with advanced linguistic language
training.
You will develop a good
understanding of French law and
the French legal system, as well as
adding a strong comparative
element to the standard LLB
degree through spending a year
studying a range of French law
course units at a French university.
Like our other LLB courses, this
course enables graduates to
obtain a ‘Qualifying Law Degree’.
Years 1 and 2: You study various
basic English law subjects and
receive linguistic and legal
preparation for your year in
France.
Year 3: Spent in France. At the
University of Burgundy in Dijon,
you study a selection of the
subjects taught by the Faculté de
Droit to French law students, and
may also study for the Certificat
des Relations Internationales. At
the University of Lyon, you also
receive a grounding in French legal
study through a range of courses
offered and will have the
opportunity to obtain the Diplome
des Etudes Universitaires
Francaises.
Year 4: You study a choice
of course units within the
School of Law and the Faculty
of Humanities.
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BA Law with Politics
This Joint Honours degree course
builds on the many links between
politics and law. This University’s
expertise makes it an especially
good place to study in this
increasingly important field.
The law part of the course aims to
provide you with a solid and
comprehensive grounding in key
legal principles, as well as enabling
you to specialise in particular areas
of interest in later years.
In politics, we aim to introduce
you to leading approaches in areas
such as international relations and
European politics, as well as core
theoretical concepts. Building on
this foundation, you may follow
your particular interests within the
field of politics in your second and
third years.
You may choose whether or not
you wish to obtain a qualifying
law degree (QLD) as part of this
degree course. You will need to
choose at the start of your
second year.
BA Criminology
Criminology is an exciting and
rapidly developing area of study.
Solidly based in the disciplines of
sociology, psychology and law, our
BA Criminology offers you an
excellent opportunity to study
crime and the criminal justice
system. The course is taught by a
team of criminologists with
extensive research experience.
This course will help you to
understand why crime has become
a pressing social problem, how
criminal behaviour is related to
other social issues and how the
challenges facing the criminal
justice system are researched.
It will provide you with the
necessary skills to interpret
complex data and policy debates
within the field of criminology. You
will develop skills relevant to
various key professions in criminal
justice and crime reduction,
including the police, prisons,
offender management, youth
justice, community safety and
legal practice.
Law
If you want to practise as a
solicitor or barrister, LLB (Hons)
Law covers all the core subjects
required to qualify for exemptions
at the next stage in your training.
Our School of Law has strong links
with the legal professions and
public services, and our graduates
have a good record of securing
employment in the legal
profession and in other
professional environments. Careers
advice is available from a
dedicated careers advisor.
The School of Law and the
University’s Careers Service have
developed a careers education
programme: GILP (Getting into the
Legal Profession). Our director of
external relations and the Bar
liaison officer provide further
information about the legal
profession. Major law firms
contribute to these sessions.
Advice is also given on non-law
careers as an extension of this
programme.
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Criminology
The intellectual rigour of this
course will provide you with the
depth of knowledge and skills
required both for developing a
relevant career in the field of
criminal justice and for pursuing
further study and research. You
may attend skills training courses
that have units aimed at
employment in general and more
specialist careers, including
criminal justice and crime
reduction.
The BA in Criminology provides
you with a strong academic base if
you are considering a career in a
range of criminal justice-related
professions, such as the police,
security services, private security
sector, probation service, courts
services, prison service and local
authority community safety
departments.
Manchester
offers you…
• A long-standing reputation as a
distinguished centre of research,
dating from 1872
• A research-led teaching centre
with staff from high profile
academic and professional
backgrounds, including lawyers,
criminologists and ethicists
• Two industry-funded Legal Advice
Centres, offering you hands-on
experience in pro bono legal work
• A rigorous grounding in the law
and its techniques, plus a sound
appreciation of its theoretical and
policy implications, and of the
links between law and society
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learning
disability
studies
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code B760
typical offer
A-level: BBC-BCC
IB: 30-28
Find out more...
ug-learning-dis@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 3463
f +44 (0)161 275 3528
encourages you to think critically
about disability and difference and
to examine how and why services
for people with learning difficulties
have developed as they have. It also
aims to critically evaluate current
developments in the field of learning
disability in order to prepare you for
various work roles in the areas of
social care and/or education.
Our degree course is based upon
inclusion and the social model of
disability. In partnership with other
institutions and organisations, our
academic staff are involved in
analysing and monitoring the
implementation of Government
recommendations in the field of
learning disabilities.
Please note: Participation on this
course is subject to the University
receiving a satisfactory Criminal
Records Bureau Disclosure. If the
University does not receive what it
considers to be a satisfactory
outcome from the Criminal Records
Bureau, you will be withdrawn
from the course.
What you study
Year 1: You study eight course
units. These embrace a wide range
of subject areas, such as
communication skills, facilitating
learning, social policy and
disability, sociology, and ethics and
professional practice. You also
undertake a 40-day placement,
allowing you to practise your skills
and contribute to a service.
Year 2: You study six units
covering subjects such as
personalisation, personal
relationships and sexuality, social
role valorisation and advocacies,
and disability studies and the law.
You also undertake another 40day practical placement.
Year 3: You study the
management of learning disability
services, research in partnership
with people who have learning
difficulties, and the ethics and
politics of learning disability
services. Subjects within these units
include: policy and practice,
education and community care,
ethical issues and the development
of services, and critical perspectives
on contemporary social policies.
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Placements
Placements are geared towards
your personal interests and can be
undertaken in a learning disability
service of your choosing, so long
as it is within a reasonable
travelling distance of the
University. Every effort will be
made to accommodate you.
This degree is designed to prepare
you for work in a range of
learning disability services,
particularly in social care and
education. This includes statutory
services run by Local Authorities
and the rapidly developing
voluntary and private sectors.
It is anticipated that some
graduates will become managers
of services, team leaders, or
lecturers in further education
colleges, teaching students who
have learning difficulties.
Others will find employment in
more specialised settings, such as
supported employment projects,
advocacy projects, transition
support, mentoring and leisure
and outdoor pursuits.
Manchester
offers you…
• A course that aims to bring about
real change in the lives of people
who have learning difficulties by
working in partnership with them
• Placements geared towards your
personal interests undertaken in a
regional learning disability service
of your choice
life sciences
Biology with Business and
Management BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code CN12
Three-year degrees and
degrees with a Year in
Industry:
Biology with Business
and Management with
Industrial/Professional
Experience BSc 4 yrs
UCAS Code C1N2
Anatomical Sciences BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code B110
Anatomical Sciences with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code B111
Biochemistry BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C700
Biochemistry with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C701
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code CG14
with Industrial/Professional
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code CGC4
Biology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C100
Biology with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C101
Biology with Science
and Society BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C1V3
and Society with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C1L3
Biomedical Sciences BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code B940
Biomedical Sciences with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code B941
Biotechnology (Enterprise)
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C560
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C561
Cell Biology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C130
Cell Biology with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C131
Development Biology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C141
Development Biology with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C143
Genetics BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C400
Genetics with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C401
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Life Sciences BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C102
Life Sciences with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C105
Medical Biochemistry BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C724
Medical Biochemistry with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C741
Microbiology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C500
Microbiology with Industrial/
Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C501
Molecular Biology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C720
Molecular Biology with
Industrial/ Professional
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C702
Neuroscience BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code B140
Neuroscience with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code B143
Pharmacology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code B210
Pharmacology with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code B211
Pharmacology and Physiology
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code BB12
Pharmacology and Physiology
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code BBC2
Physiology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code B120
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Physiology with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code B121
Plant Science BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C200
Plant Science with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C202
Zoology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C300
Zoology with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C301
Degrees with
a Modern Language:
Anatomical Sciences with a
Modern Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code B114
Biochemistry with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C705
Biology with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C106
Biomedical Sciences with a
UCAS Code B9R9
Cell Biology with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C132
Development Biology with a
UCAS Code C1R9
Genetics with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C402
Life Sciences with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C103
Microbiology with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C502
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Molecular Biology with a
UCAS Code C722
Neuroscience with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code B144
Pharmacology with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code B212
Physiology with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code B122
Plant Science with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C201
Zoology with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code C303
Cognitive Neuroscience
and MNeuroSci degrees:
Cognitive Neuroscience and
Psychology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code BC18
Cognitive Neuroscience and
Psychology with
Experience BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code BCC8
Neuroscience MNeuroSci 4yrs
UCAS Code B141
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-BBB
IB: 35-32
Interviews
All applicants who meet, or are
considered likely to meet, our
entry requirements and who live in
the EU will be interviewed.
Find out more...
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t +44(0)161 2755032
f +44(0)161 2755456
Life Sciences includes the most
dynamic and groundbreaking
sciences. With the human genome
project completed, we can start to
look at our own function and
development as never before.
Sequencing of the genomes of
humans and other organisms and
advances in genetic manipulation
are creating an enormous range of
opportunities, from understanding
evolutionary processes to drug
development and biotechnology.
Our Faculty of Life Sciences offers
you a broad range of courses and
a flexible approach, allowing you
to follow your interests while
developing your knowledge of
new and exciting topics. You
could, for example, undertake a
field course in Africa or Central
America, a placement in an
institution almost anywhere in the
world, and hear world-leading
philosophers’ views on current
advances in life sciences.
Research
Our Faculty of Life Sciences has
been rated as one of the leading
centres for life sciences research in
the UK. Extensive facilities include
state-of-the-art equipment and
expertise in many areas of life
sciences, ranging from molecules
to cells, plants to animals, and
biomedical to population studies.
We are ranked second in the UK
for “research power” and 95% of
our research is classified as being
of “international significance”.
Why is our research
relevant to you?
Life Sciences is an exciting and
fast-moving area, so it is important
that you undertake your first
degree in an interdisciplinary,
active research environment. You
will be taught by academic
researchers at the cutting edge of
the science and have the
opportunity to carry out a research
project in the laboratories of these
leading scientists in your final year.
We have more than 1,000 people
involved in research activities and
we hold more than £100 million in
research grants and contracts. Our
state-of-the-art research facilities
encompass a staggering 28,000m2
of research space, including:
• AV Hill building: a £39 million
research facility for neuroscience
and immunology
• Michael Smith Building: a £62
million research facility for
molecular cell biology
• £39 million Manchester
Interdisciplinary Biocentre:
focusing on research at the
interface between biology and
the physical sciences
• £27 million Core Technology
Facility: where young businesses
work alongside University
research groups
Teaching
Our teaching was rated as
“excellent” in the most recent
independent review. The Faculty is
an innovator in teaching methods,
pioneering the use of computerbased eLearning, and in student
support (eg the student-led Peer
Assisted Study Scheme). As well as
traditional lectures, much teaching
is conducted in informal tutorials,
seminars and laboratory sessions,
giving you many opportunities to
interact with staff and other
students.
We admit 750 undergraduate
students each year and have 270
academic staff. Because of the
favourable ratio of staff to
students, there is a friendly and
informal atmosphere in which you
are encouraged to play an active
role. All of this has resulted in a
student satisfaction rate of 92%
from our 2009 graduates in the
National Student Survey, with
several of our courses ranked first
in the country for overall
satisfaction.
Your views on your course will be
sought at all stages. There are
student representatives on the
Education Boards, which advise on
the organisation and content of
each course unit and degree
course, and the student-staff
liaison committee ensures that
your views about the courses are
discussed regularly and that
suggestions can be acted upon.
For more details on our extensive
activities, contact us and ask for
our Faculty brochure, or visit our
website. If you would like to come
and look round our facilities,
contact our Recruitment and
Admissions Office staff, who will
be delighted to organise a
personal tour for you with a
student ambassador at a mutually
convenient time.
What you study
and how you learn
Your timetable will be demanding.
You will have up to 20 hours of
formally timetabled lectures,
tutorials and practicals each week,
and you are expected to spend at
least as much time in independent
study.
As well as the lecture and practical
units, important features of all
three years are the small-group
seminars and tutorial teaching on
topics relevant to your degree
subject area, which develop your
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oral and written communication,
IT, team working and problemsolving skills. A key transferable
skill required of a life scientist is
the ability to work with others, so
teamwork is an important and
integral part of all courses from
the outset.
Flexible study
Contemporary biology spans many
disciplines. Since some aspects
may be unfamiliar to you, a key
feature in the design of our
courses is flexibility. All the life
sciences require a common core of
knowledge, so most first-year
courses introduce the fundamental
concepts of molecular biology,
biochemistry and genetics.
• You may transfer between most
degree courses at the end of
your first year, and in some cases
later
• You have an optional placement
year
• Our Biology, Biomedical Sciences
and Life Sciences courses allow
you to select subject
combinations not already
covered by the more specific
degree courses
• You may study units from
outside your specialist area
Year 1: You cover a range of
topics, most of which are arranged
in units of 22 lectures. Lecture
units have an element of electronic
learning (eLearning), in which
interactive computer packages
present material that is supportive
of, or additional to, lecture
content. They also provide
feedback on your work as you
learn, to improve your
understanding.
Laboratory and analytical skills are
taught in stand-alone practical
units in each semester and, for
some courses, in residential field
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courses (held during vacations).
Field courses – also available in the
second year of some of our
degrees – cover a range of
different environments and are
currently held in Europe, Africa
and Central America. For further
information on field courses, visit:
www.manchester.ac.uk/ls/under
graduate/courses/modules/field
courses/
First-year teaching is supported by
the Peer-Assisted Study Scheme
(PASS), in which more senior
undergraduates host open
discussions about lecture material,
facilitate group work on problem
sets and provide advice on pastoral
issues.
Year 2: You start to specialise in
your second year, selecting 12
units from more than 40, all of
which can be used toward a range
of our related degree courses.
Most break new ground, others
extend topics from your first year.
You will also prepare for
independent research, either in the
form of laboratory skills training,
or in-depth experience of primary
and grey literature/media
interpretation and searching,
depending on your interests. This
training builds on skills developed
in your first year and provides the
generic techniques and coursespecific expertise required to allow
you to embark on a research
placement, or your final-year
research project.
Final year: You focus on the
research activities of the Faculty
and take advanced units from a
very generous choice of options
(currently more than 60 in Life
Sciences). Some courses specify
most of the units you will take,
while others allow you to
concentrate on your preferred
speciality, or select a more varied
programme of units. These
advanced course units comprise
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lectures, seminars and directed
reading.
Your project is a major element of
your final year. This may involve
extensive supervised practical work
in a research laboratory, or you
may choose to work on eLearning,
educational or enterprise topics.
The project brings you into close
contact with postgraduates and
other research workers in the
Faculty, and gives you first-hand
experience of the demands and
rewards of original research.
Placements
(UK and overseas)
Four-year courses are available in
most degrees. There are two
types: ‘with Industrial/Professional
Experience’ and ‘with a Modern
Language.’
As well as improving your
language skills, and/or
experiencing a different culture if
you have a placement overseas,
benefits from undertaking a
placement year include:
• Gaining an advantage in today's
competitive jobs market
• Seeing how your subject is
applied in the world of work
• Clarifying your own career
objectives
Year 3 ‘with Industrial/
Professional Experience’: You
undertake a research placement,
usually in an industrial or
international research
organisation. We help you find a
placement appropriate to your
degree course and in line with
your interests and currently offer
placements in North America,
Africa, Asia, Australia and many
European countries, as well as
throughout the UK.
Year 3 ‘with Language’: You
undertake research at a university
in a country where your chosen
language of study is spoken
(French, Spanish, German,
Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin
Chinese, or Japanese). Please note:
the ‘with Language’ courses have
specific language entry
requirements – see:
Most courses also offer
opportunities for you to study
abroad in another university in
Europe, the USA, Canada, Hong
Kong, Singapore, or Australia for a
semester in your second year.
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After investing three or more years
at university, you’ll want to know
that you can compete for the very
best jobs. Life science employment
prospects are excellent. In the last
few years, those companies and
organisations that regularly recruit
large numbers of graduates have
rated Manchester students
amongst the most employable in
the country.
On graduation, about 50% of our
students choose to pursue a career
closely related to their Life
Sciences degree. Many progress
on to study for further
qualifications, such as an MSc,
MRes, or PhD. Other recent
graduates have found work in the
pharmaceutical or agrochemical
industries and medical technology,
for research institutes and
government agencies.
The remaining 50% of graduates
are highly sought after by the
large multinational organisations
and use their well-developed
transferable skills to enter careers
in management, accountancy,
marketing, law, publishing, and
more.
Contact us for our careers
brochure, or visit our website for
more information:
www.manchester.ac.uk/ls/under
graduate/careers
What you study
Anatomical Sciences
Anatomical Sciences
with a Modern Language
Anatomical Sciences with
Experience
These courses are for you if you
are interested in modern aspects
of biology relevant to human
structure and function. They cover
structure from the whole
individual to the sub-cellular level,
and relate structure to function in
the adult and during embryonic
development. The emphasis is on
the study of human anatomy, but
other mammals are studied where
appropriate.
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry with
Experience
Experience
These courses consider the
chemistry of the substances and
processes occurring in living cells
and tissues. Biochemistry forms
the basis of virtually all life science
and many exciting discoveries
made in this subject have
contributed to our understanding
of life, the solving of medical
problems, and to the discovery
and production of safe and
effective drugs.
This unique course, run jointly
with the School of Computer
Science, is designed to address
the expanding crossover disciplines
that have been generated
between life science and
computing (sometimes referred
to as bioinformatics).
Biology
Biology
Biology with
Experience
These courses are for you if you
want a broad biological course
where early specialisation is
avoided. A wide spectrum of
training in the biological sciences
is offered by staff who are
specialists in their chosen
subject areas.
Field courses offer the opportunity
for practical experience of
different environments and
organisations. These take place in
locations in the UK or abroad,
chosen for the richness and
interest of their flora and fauna.
You are free to choose to take one
or more field courses.
Given the skills shortage in this
discipline, both within the UK and
internationally, there is a need for
graduates who are capable of
solving molecular biological
problems using computers. This
course gives you comprehensive
IT skills, as well as an in-depth
understanding of the biological
systems and data to which these
skills may be applied.
and Management
and Management with
Experience
This is an undergraduate degree
in biology, with business and
management components taught
by Manchester Business School
(MBS).
Approximately one-quarter of the
course is delivered by MBS. The
biology component offers a broad
course in which early specialisation
is avoided.
It offers a wide spectrum of
training in the life sciences from
staff who are specialists in their
chosen subject areas.
In MBS, you will attend units
covering a range of transferable
skills, including problem-solving,
presentation, and IT skills. You will
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also study marketing, technology
strategy and innovation, business
management, and human
resource management.
Graduates will have a solid
grounding in biology,
complemented by a range of
relevant business and
management skills. In your final
year, you will take advanced
courses in Biology and
Management, together with a
project in either discipline.
and Society
and Society with
Experience
Do you want to see the life
sciences as part of society? This
course is designed for students
who want a broad biological
course, but who also wish to set
the biosciences in their
contemporary social context. It
offers a wide range of training
from staff at the world-renowned
Centre for the History of Science,
Technology and Medicine.
Specialist areas of staff include the
critical history and social
implications of genetics,
evolutionary theory, biomedical
sciences and modern medical
practice.
You will explore the changing
social, ethical and political
dimension of life sciences, while
also developing research, writing
and communication skills. If you
like science, but you also like
humanities and social studies, this
is the course for you.
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Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Experience
Biomedical Sciences
Improvements in health care
continue to be driven by dramatic
advances in life sciences. This
course gives you broad, up-to-date
training in a wide range of
medically related disciplines. Its
flexibility and the strong practical
component provide a sound basis
for a career at the forefront of
medical research. Other attractive
careers exist in the pharmaceutical
industry, in laboratories and
organisations linked with the
health services, and in journalism.
Above all, Biomedical Sciences is
aimed at people who want to make
a fundamental contribution to the
current revolution in medical science.
Experience
These courses blend our science
and technology provision. They are
complemented by units
incorporating aspects of business
management, industrial technology
and entrepreneurial skills.
The commercial exploitation of
biological systems has had a major
impact commercially over the last
decade and will continue to grow
in the post-genomic era, in areas
ranging from drug discovery to
stem cell research and genetic
engineering.
These courses are designed to
produce graduates who have a
solid understanding of science,
technology, and business
management, along with the
entrepreneurial skills required to
exploit technological advances
within a competitive environment
that will be invaluable to future
employers.
Cell Biology
Cell Biology
Cell Biology with
Experience
These courses are concerned with
how cells function, both individually
and within organisms. Cell biology
integrates other life sciences, such
as biochemistry and molecular
biology, to explain the structure and
function of cells. You also consider
how cell diversity arises and how
cells cooperate and communicate
with each other in normal tissues
and in developing embryos.
Cell biology is one of the major
growth areas of life sciences in the
‘post-genomic’ era and uses new
technologies, including cell culture,
manipulation of genes, monoclonal
antibodies and advanced light and
electron microscopy. These
developments support the existing
and future needs of society in many
areas of medicine, including cancer
research, the control of
autoimmune disease, and the study
of birth defects; and in other fields,
such as plant biotechnology and
environmental monitoring.
and Psychology
and Psychology with
Experience
One of the most challenging
problems in modern biology is to
understand the brains and
behaviours of humans and other
animals. Approaches to this are
diverse, varying from the study of
biological systems at the molecular
level, to analysis of human
performance.
This interdisciplinary course
combines studies of major topics in
experimental psychology and
neuroscience in order to provide
you with a broad background in
this fast-moving and exciting field.
It draws on resources from
psychological sciences and life
sciences. units cover topics such as
how humans and animals think
(cognitive processes), how the
world is sensed (perception),
computational modelling,
development and psychopathology.
Developmental Biology
Experience
Developmental biology is
concerned with understanding
how a single cell (eg the fertilised
egg) forms an embryo and then
becomes a fully formed adult
organism in species as varied as
plants, insects and mammals.
This knowledge is making a
significant impact on our
understanding of evolution and
modern medicine, including birth
defects and cancer. In particular
the revolutionary potential of
stem cell manipulation, with the
purpose of forming replacement
cells or organs, represents the
future of medicine.
Developmental biology is a
multidisciplinary field that uses the
most up-to-date technologies.
Through the course, you will gain
research-driven knowledge and
experience in a broad range of
biological subjects, ranging from
the molecular functions of
individual genes and proteins,
through to the structure and
function of whole organs.
Developmental biology integrates
subjects such as genetics,
molecular biology, biochemistry,
cell biology, anatomy, physiology
and computer modelling.
Genetics
Genetics with
a Modern Language
Genetics with
Experience
Genetics is fundamentally
important to all branches of
modern biology, from evolutionary
biology to medicine, and extends
into many practical areas, such as
biotechnology and agriculture.
You will discover the principles of
heredity and evolution and learn
how we can map genes and
understand their function.
You will consider how the
development of multicellular
organisms can progress from a
single cell through regulated
courses of gene expression, and
learn the detailed mechanisms by
which genes can be switched on
and off. You will understand how
model organisms, such as the fruit
fly and the mouse, are of enormous
biomedical importance, and learn
how our genetic make-up can
predispose us to different diseases.
The human genome project has
provided us with the sequence of
the entire human genome and
identified around 25,000 human
genes. The challenge now is to
understand the function of all
these genes and how they
cooperate to make us who we are,
and to learn how we can best use
this knowledge to improve human
society. Genetics will continue to
play a key role in this quest.
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Life Sciences
Life Sciences with
a Modern Language
Life Sciences with
Experience
These courses fulfill two roles.
Firstly, if you are committed to Life
Sciences but have not yet decided
on the area in which you want to
specialise, they will help you to
make that decision from a position
of greater knowledge at the end of
your first year. The combination of
units taken in the first year enables
you to transfer to most of the other
degree courses within the Faculty.
Secondly, while most students opt
to transfer from Life Sciences at
the end of the first year, the
course allows you to remain within
Life Sciences and to graduate with
an Honours degree in Life Sciences
by combining any two of the
single degree courses offered by
the Faculty.
This allows you considerable
freedom in the selection of
options. Your individual study
programme is carefully planned
with advice from tutors.
Medical Biochemistry
Medical Biochemistry
Experience
These courses are aimed at
biochemists who are considering
a career in research into the
biochemical basis of disease and
therapeutic medicine. This area
offers great career prospects,
because pharmaceutical and
healthcare companies need welltrained medical biochemists.
You could become key to the
efforts of such companies to
develop new drugs targeted
against specific enzymes, hormone
receptors, or other biologically
important molecules.
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Microbiology
Microbiology
Microbiology with
Experience
Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology with a
Modern Language
Molecular Biology with
Experience
Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Neuroscience MNeuroSci
Microbiology is a broad discipline
that involves the study of the
biology of bacteria, viruses,
protozoa and fungi.
Molecular biology underpins much
of today’s biological research. It
overlaps with biochemistry,
genetics and cell biology and the
structure of our degree course
reflects this.
Neuroscience is the study of the
nervous system and how it works
to generate behaviour, perception,
movement, thought, memory and
other key functions. This study
calls on a wide range of
knowledge and experimental
techniques and recently there have
been significant advances in our
understanding of the function of
the nervous system, from the
molecular level, through to the
biology of higher brain function.
You will cover much of this during
the degree course, with frequent
reference to how different
disorders of the nervous system
affect normal brain function.
The main focus of our course is
the pathogenic potential of the
organisms that cause disease in
man; aspects of the biochemistry,
physiology and genetics of
microorganisms are also covered.
Recently, our knowledge of how
microbes function has expanded
enormously, both in the disease
process and at molecular level.
Genetic engineers are using
bacteria and viruses to clone
eukaryotic genes to study and
treat human genetic disorders.
Vaccines are being developed for
diseases such as AIDS,
Legionnaire’s disease and
listeriosis. In the areas of
biotechnology, agriculture and
food production, microbes are
continually exploited for the
benefit of man.
Over the last decade, recombinant
DNA technology has allowed
molecular biologists to make
enormous advances in our
understanding of how
fundamental biological processes
operate, by analysing,
manipulating and controlling
genes and proteins.
This has culminated in the
completion of several large
genome projects that are changing
the face of modern biology,
especially in areas of medicine,
agriculture and biotechnology. We
are starting to understand the
molecular basis of illnesses such as
cancer and inherited diseases, and
in some cases, they can be treated
using genetic tools.
Genetic manipulation in
biotechnology enables the
manufacture of such valuable
products as blood clotting factors,
insulin and vaccines. This course
gives you an understanding of
these areas and practical
experience in experimental
approaches used in the laboratory.
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The MNeuroSci course has an
extra year in which a major
research project is undertaken,
culminating in the award of an
undergraduate masters
qualification.
Pharmacology
Pharmacology with
a Modern Language
Pharmacology with
Experience
Pharmacology is the study of drug
actions on living systems. It applies
biological techniques to
understanding the actions of
current drugs and to the
development of new drugs.
Throughout, you are taught the
theoretical aspects against an
extensive background of
laboratory work, using a wide
variety of methods.
Physiology
Physiology
Physiology with
Experience
Plant Science
Plant Science
Plant Science with
Experience
Physiology is the study of function
in animals and humans. A major
challenge to physiologists in the
post-genomic era is to determine
the function of the many
uncharacterised proteins encoded
by the human genome. This will
involve understanding how these
proteins influence the activity of
cells, tissues and the whole
organism in health and disease.
While it is obvious that plants
support the continued existence of
life on Earth, you deal with far
more than photosynthetic energy
capture in these courses.
Our physiology research and
teaching ranges from examining
molecular mechanisms in single
cells, to studying functional
changes in human tissues in
disease states.
Pharmacology
and Physiology
Pharmacology
and Physiology with
Experience
This course provides you with an
opportunity to study these two
closely related disciplines. It will
equip you for careers in either
field, or in areas in which
knowledge of both subjects is
valuable.
The fascinating reproductive
processes and global importance
of non-flowering plants, and the
role of plants in biotechnology, are
just two of a broad range of
topics. You also consider the
significance of plants in global
ecosystems, and as providers of
food and raw materials for
industry.
Field studies form an attractive part
of the courses, and you attend a
course in the Mediterranean island
of Majorca during Easter of your
first year, when the orchids are in
bloom. A further summer field
course in Ecuador or the UK builds
upon this in the second year, and
you will attend this if you are not
starting a placement early, eg to fit
with field seasons.
Zoology
Zoology
Zoology with
Experience
Zoology covers the whole range of
animal life, from genes and
development, through to animal
behaviour, population dynamics
and evolution.
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We place particular emphasis on
the mechanisms and evolution of
animal behaviour, including
courses on behavioural
neurobiology, reproduction and
hormones, behavioural rhythms,
and pheromones and olfaction. At
each stage, we study the
interaction of animals with other
individuals and with whole
populations.
Building on the international
research strengths of the Faculty,
our Zoology degree highlights
some of the most exciting and
thought-provoking aspects of 21st
century life sciences. We also
ensure that you gain direct
experience of studying animals:
there are two field courses, one on
Marine Biology (Year 1) which
introduces you to research
methods, the other on
Evolutionary Biology and
Behaviour (Year 2), during which
you design and carry out a
research project.
Manchester
offers you…
• Innovative teaching techniques,
state-of-the-art facilities and tutors
who are leading experts from
across the breadth of the life
sciences
• The opportunity to join a dynamic
community of scientists working at
the cutting edge of research
• One of the best life science
faculties in the country for both
teaching and research quality
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life sciences
with a
foundation
year
Life Sciences with a Foundation
Year BSc 4/5yrs
UCAS Code C900
See also Life Sciences page 127
Typical offer
Students are accepted from a wide
range of backgrounds. Each
application is considered individually.
Find out more...
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To progress onto your preferred
course, you will need strengths in
the relevant subject area. Some
degrees can require higher marks
in certain subjects than others
(eg cognitive neuroscience and
psychology, optometry).
What you study
Xaverian College: most of this
course is taught by the experienced
staff of this college, located in
Victoria Park, about 1km south of
the University. It was graded
outstanding in its most recent
Ofsted inspection and awarded
Beacon College status in 2009.
The Foundation Year consists of
120 academic credits. You study a
common core of units in biology,
chemistry and mathematics.
The University campus: we run
complementary tutorials, seminars
and laboratory exercises on our
campus.
Biology
As a Foundation Year student, you
are a full member of The University
of Manchester and guaranteed a
place in a hall of residence. You
have full access to all the University’s
facilities, including the library,
computer and learning resource
centres, and our wide range of
sporting and social activities.
Biology forms approximately half
the core content, including:
• Lectures on a range of topics,
including cell biology,
biochemistry, genetics,
biotechnology, microbes and
disease, ecology and physiology
• Regular laboratory work, which
reinforces the subject material
and helps you to develop
practical skills
• Opportunities for fieldwork
Chemistry
This course is for you if you want to
enter one of the degree courses
offered by the Faculty of Life
Sciences, but do not have the
appropriate entry qualifications.
The Foundation Year provides the
necessary academic background in
biology, chemistry and mathematics
to prepare you for study on any of
our BSc(Hons) degree courses.
Foundation Year allows you direct
entry into these degrees, many of
which are available as four-year
courses. The extra year can be
made up of a year of industrial or
professional training, or a year
abroad for a degree with a modern
language. See Life Sciences on
page 127 to find out more about
all these degree courses.
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Where you study
Chemistry forms around a third of
the core content, including:
• Lectures on a range of topics,
including atomic structure,
bonding, rates of reaction,
inorganic and physical chemistry,
organic and medicinal chemistry
• Laboratory practicals that
support the lectures
Mathematics
Mathematics units focus on the
mathematical skills required by life
scientists, including:
• Accurate manipulation and
analysis of experimental data
• Use of statistical and
mathematical techniques in a
biological context
How you are supported
You will receive academic and
pastoral support from your
personal tutor at Xaverian College.
Faculty staff provide additional
academic support.
How to apply
All applications should be made
through UCAS.
Manchester
offers you…
• Courses designed to maximise
your achievement and fully
prepare you for degree study in
the life sciences
• Innovative teaching techniques,
state-of-the-art facilities and tutors
who are leading experts from
across the breadth of the life
sciences
• One of the best life science
faculties in the country for both
teaching and research quality
linguistics
and english
language
UCAS Code TQ11
Linguistics and Portuguese
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR15
Linguistics and Russian BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR17
Linguistics and Social
Anthropology BA 3yrs
UCAS Code QL16
English Language BA 3yrs
UCAS Code Q1Q3
Linguistics and Sociology
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code QL13
English Language and a Middle
Eastern Language BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QT36
Linguistics and Spanish BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR14
English Language and Screen
Studies BA 3yrs
UCAS Code QW36
Linguistics and Screen Studies
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code QW16
English Literature and
Linguistics BA 3yrs
UCAS Code QQ13
UCAS Code RQ11
German and Linguistics BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RQ21
UCAS Code RQ31
Linguistics BA 3yrs
UCAS Code Q100
Linguistics and a Middle Eastern
Language BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QT16
Linguistics and Japanese
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QT12
See also Chinese and Linguistics
page 75, Modern Languages page
153, Latin and Linguistics page 80,
English Literature and American
Studies page 104 and Language,
Literacy and Communication
page 122
Typical offer
A-level: AAA-BBC
IB: 37-30
Find out more...
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f +44 (0)161 275 3031
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Linguistics is about language and
how it works. A linguist looks at
the many languages of the world
and the many ways in which we
use language, and asks such
questions as: how do languages
resemble one another, and how do
they differ? How do the rich and
varied forms that language adopts
reflect the enormous variety of
uses to which it is put? How does
a young child first learn to use
language? How does a language
such as English change over time?
The questions we ask, and the
theories and methods we use in
looking for answers, are not only
close to aspects of philosophy,
psychology and sociology, but are
also relevant for the study of
foreign languages and for
understanding literature.
Our students come from a wide
variety of backgrounds. There are
school-leavers and mature
students, from Britain and from
overseas, involved in many other
academic disciplines, at
undergraduate and postgraduate
level, making for a lively social mix.
What you study
English Language
Focuses on the study of the English
language; its structure, history,
varieties and dialects, and how we
acquire and use it. In Year 1, you
study background material on the
development of English, and learn
the basic skills that are required in
order to understand and describe
the main components of language:
sounds, grammar and semantics,
plus basic study and research skills.
In Years 1, 2 and 3, you choose
from a wide range of optional
course units offered within
Linguistics and English Language.
You can also take free-choice
options in other subjects, including
a foreign language.
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English Language and
a Modern Language
Combines the study of English
Language with one of Chinese,
Japanese, French, Spanish,
German, Italian, Russian, or
Portuguese (see the list of courses
for UCAS course codes in the
Modern Languages section on
pages 131-147).
Core course units in the structure,
history and varieties of English are
linguistics and sociolinguistics. You
also take core language course
units in your modern language,
with optional units covering
aspects of politics, literature,
linguistics, society, economics,
translation studies, cinema, history
and culture (NB optional choice
areas may vary according to the
language studied; see our website
for details).
In Year 1, the two subject areas are
studied equally; in later years you
devote more weight to one subject.
Year 3 is spent abroad under
approved conditions. For up-todate information on your
residence abroad options, see:
www.manchester.ac.uk/llc/undergr
aduate/residence-abroad
In Year 1, both subjects are
studied equally; in later years you
hours a week in classes.
English Language
and Screen Studies
language with screen studies. Core
courses in the structure, history,
and varieties of English are
complemented by courses in
general linguistics and
sociolinguistics.
In the Screen Studies area of
specialisation, you study core
distribution).
You may choose between two
patterns of study after your first
year: an even split between the
two subjects, or a weighting
towards English Language.
English Language and a
Middle Eastern Language
English Literature
and Linguistics
Provides a comprehensive
grounding in both English
language and a modern Middle
Eastern language (Arabic, Hebrew,
Persian, or Turkish).
literature, as offered by English
and American Studies, with the
study of linguistics.
Core courses in the structure,
history, and varieties of English are
complemented by courses in
general linguistics and
sociolinguistics.
You also take core courses in your
Middle Eastern language, and
courses about this language's
historical and cultural context.
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In Linguistics, you may focus either
on the English language, its
structure, history, varieties and
sociolinguistics, or on general
linguistics, or a combination of both.
In English Literature, you will
follow a broadly chronological
journey of literature from the
Anglo Saxon period through to the
present day.
In Year 1, the two subjects are
given equal weighting. In your
second and final years, you may
the two subjects; anything up to
two-thirds of your time may be
spent on one or other of the
chosen subjects.
Linguistics
Focuses on the study of language,
and ways of understanding and
describing the structure, history
and social aspects of languages.
In Year 1, you are introduced to
the basic analytical skills for the
main components of language:
sounds, grammar, and semantics,
plus basic study and research skills.
You may also choose from a wide
range of course units offered
within Linguistics and English
Language, including specialisation
in various areas of linguistics (such
as phonetics, syntax,
sociolinguistics, typology,
psycholinguistics), linguistic theory,
and individual language families.
You may also take free-choice
options from across the Faculty,
including a foreign language.
Linguistics
and a Modern Language
Combines the study of linguistics
with one of Chinese, Japanese,
French, Spanish, German, Italian,
Russian, or Portuguese (see the list
of courses for UCAS course
codes). You combine the study of
the language, literature, culture,
society, economics, cinema and
history of your chosen language
with the study of linguistics.
chosen subjects.
In your second and final years, you
may choose to study an additional
language at an appropriate level.
Linguistics and a Middle
Eastern Language
Combines the study of linguistics
with the study of a selected
Middle Eastern language of
specialisation (Arabic, Hebrew,
Turkish, Persian) and aspects of
Middle Eastern culture and history.
In Year 1, the two subjects are given
equal weighting.
In your second and final years, you
may choose the relative weighting
of the two subjects; anything up to
spent on one or other of the chosen
subjects. In these years, you can
also take another foreign language
at an appropriate level.
Linguistics and
Social Anthropology
Combines the study of society,
culture and social interaction,
based in Social Anthropology, with
the study of linguistics.
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Linguistics and Sociology
Combines the study of society and
its organisation and structure, as
offered by Sociology, with the
study of linguistics.
Our graduates have followed a
diverse range of career paths. The
communication skills developed
during our courses are valued by a
huge range of employers.
chosen subjects.
You may, in Years 2 and 3, choose
to study a foreign language.
Our alumni have secured work in a
range of sectors, including include
marketing, advertising,
broadcasting, legal profession,
media and publishing. Related
career paths include teaching,
curriculum design, speech therapy
and speech recognition
technologies.
Linguistics
and Screen Studies
Combines the study of linguistics,
including analysing the sounds,
meanings and structures of
language, with screen studies.
In Screen Studies, you will study
core course units in understanding
film, its history and pre-history,
and its development across other
media (eg television, DVD, internet
distribution).
chosen subjects.
Manchester
offers you…
• A distinguished record of research
that informs our course content,
with expert staff covering the
major areas of linguistics
In Year 1, the two subjects are given
equal weighting. In your second
and final years, you may choose the
relative weighting of the two
or other of the chosen subjects.
• Excellent resources, including a
phonetics laboratory with
computing facilities for speech
analysis, and extensive library
collections of linguistics books
and periodicals
You may, in Years 2 and 3, choose
to study a foreign language.
• A friendly and diverse place
to study
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management
and leisure
Management and Leisure
BA(Hons) 3yrs
UCAS Code LN32
See also Business Studies and
Management page 57
Typical offer
A-level: BBB
IB: 30-32
Find out more...
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on
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The leisure industry is one of the
fastest growing and most dynamic
sectors of the economy. Our
Management and Leisure degree
covers the history and development
of the sector and the social, legal,
economic, managerial, financial
and psychological factors that
influence the management of
leisure.
What you study
You follow a common core
programme covering
management, marketing, law,
finance, historical and
contemporary aspects of leisure,
and research methods.
As the course progresses, you may
take some additional specialist
options from within the course
and the Faculty of Humanities; you
can also specialise in your choice
of research work.
The course is supported by the
three applied study periods
undertaken in different sectors of
leisure industries, which provide
you with an opportunity to extend
and apply knowledge and skills
from the course in gaining
experience relevant to your career
choice.
Year 1: Drawing upon the
disciplines that underpin
management within the leisure
sector, you gain an introduction to
the nature and scope of the leisure
sector. This is the basis for a more
detailed study of management
within the leisure sector in your
second and final years.
At the start of your first year, we
run a residential field trip to North
Wales, where you get to know
other students and staff, as well as
learn about management issues in
the rural economy.
Subjects include sociology,
psychology, research methods,
economics, history of leisure,
corporate histories, leisure law and
introduction to management
theory.
Year 2: You study financial
management, human resource
management, research methods,
marketing and law. optional
subjects are in international
leisure, business of football and
corporate responsibility.
You also take a course unit in
career management, to develop
work-based skills.
Year 3: In your final year, you
continue with management,
research and marketing and more
detailed study takes place through
the choice of specialised subjects:
running your own business,
tourism management, events and
entertainment management, and
sports management.
The extended applied study
project, a research project and the
presentation of a placement report
complete your final-year work.
A broad range of career
opportunities exist within the
leisure sector, including the arts,
sports and recreation, travel and
tourism. The broad base of the
course also lays a foundation for
employment in other areas such as
events management.
Manchester
offers you…
• A combination of academic study
and practical experience, designed
to give you a head start and
flexibility of choice in your career
• A focus on management and
management skills within the
context of the leisure industry
• The chance to specialise in a
subject area of your choice for
independent research work
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materials
science
Biomedical Materials Science
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code J2BV
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code BJ82
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code J2B8
Materials Science and
Engineering BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code J500
Engineering MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code J501
Experience MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code J503
See also Engineering with an
Integrated Foundation Year page
103
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-ABC
IB: 35-32
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/materials
ug-materials@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 306 5942
f +44 (0)161 306 3578
Materials Science is an exciting
and rapidly expanding field, with
excellent employment prospects in
a wide range of careers.
At Manchester you will benefit
from internationally renowned
teaching conducted by experts in
the field, plus well-equipped
laboratories and outstanding
teaching facilities, all backed by
strong industry links.
We pride ourselves on our friendly
atmosphere and high level of staffstudent contact through our
mentoring and tutorial system.
The student-run Materials Society
(MatSoc) provides a focus for
social and sporting activities within
the School of Materials, including
the annual MatSoc dinner.
qualification. For further details,
website.
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What you study
Materials Science
and Engineering (BSc)
Materials science is a synthesis of
physics, chemistry, and engineering.
Advances in this area drive the
technology developments in all
major industrial sectors, from
aerospace and power generation, to
electronics and telecommunications.
Materials scientists have unique
combinations of skills and are
highly sought after. Since they are
trained in a unique combination of
subjects, they are versatile and
ideally suited to manage the
multidiscipline research teams
usually found in industrial research
and development.
Years 1 and 2: Provide a thorough
grounding in the principles
governing the physical, chemical,
and mechanical properties of all
solid materials. You develop an
understanding of how material
structure, from the nano- to the
macroscale, governs behaviour
and learn the techniques used to
characterise structure and
properties. You also gain practical
experience of designing and
selecting materials to solve
engineering challenges.
Year 3: Includes lectures on
advanced topics such as functional
ceramics, advanced processing and
cellular materials. An important
element is the individual research
project, which constitutes onethird of the year. Working as part
of a research team, you will use
your initiative and imagination to
work on fascinating problems in
materials science. You will also
develop essential practical and
analytical skills, which are highly
sought after by employers.
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Engineering (MEng)
Years 1 to 3: Follows the pattern
of the three-year BSc degree
above – but you are introduced
to research methodology and
practice in Year 3, to aid your
extended (half-year) research
project in Year 4.
Year 4: You choose from a variety
of higher-level lecture course units
covering cutting-edge topics such
as functional ceramics and
polymers, advanced engineering
alloys and nanomaterials. You also
have the opportunity to become
familiar with state-of-the-art
analysis techniques, like electron
microscopy and synchrotron and
neutron diffraction, through
lectures and practical work in
laboratories.
An important element is your
individual research project, which
constitutes one-quarter of the
year. Working as part of a research
team, you will use your initiative
and imagination to work on
fascinating problems. You also
analytical skills, which are in
demand by employers.
Alongside superior research skills,
our MEng graduates boast an
enhanced understanding of the
principles of business
management and administration.
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Experience (MEng)
Year 3: Spent working at a
company selected by you, during
which you will be responsible for
one or more substantial industrial
projects under the joint supervision
of a lecturer and a scientist or
engineer at the host organisation.
A year in industry gives you the
opportunity to find out what it is
like to work in industrial research
in development, develop intrapersonal and management skills
and gain the direct experience that
prospective employers look for.
Materials Science and Engineering
graduates are highly sought after
and all of our graduates find
employment in industry, or go on
to higher-level study. Careers
include research and development,
management positions, production
and technical roles in companies
such as Rolls Royce, Airbus,
Unilever, 3M and Jaguar.
Biomedical Materials
Science (BSc)
This subject is concerned with the
use of materials in biomedical
applications, principally for the
treatment of a wide range of
diseases and/or disabilities. It
covers many areas of biology,
biochemistry, anatomy, cytology
and materials science.
During this course, you will gain
an understanding of the
interactions that occur between
differing classes of material and
the many tissues of the human
body. Such knowledge is the key
to the development of new
materials for implants and
prosthetics, scaffolds in tissue
engineering, stem cell
differentiation, drug delivery, and
many other biomedical
applications.
Year 1: You learn what controls the
properties of materials, providing
you with a strong foundation for
the study of biomaterials. You are
also introduced to the
fundamentals of biomedicine, with
lecture course units on anatomy
and physiology, biochemistry and
cell biology. As you progress, you
learn the implications of applying
synthetic materials for clinical
applications in detail.
Year 2: Includes lecture course
units on oral and craniofacial
biomaterials science, biomechanics
and tissue interactions and
biocompatibility. You also continue
to develop as a materials scientist
and engineer via units on materials
processing and materials
degradation, alongside teambased engineering design projects.
Year 3: Introduces more advanced
topics, such as tissue engineering
and advanced biopolymers and
colloids and nanobiomaterials. An
individual research project
constitutes one-third of the year.
Working as part of a research
team, you will use your initiative
and imagination to work on
cutting-edge problems in
biomedical materials science.
During your project, you will
analytical skills, which are in
demand after by employers.
Science (MEng)
Years 1 to 3: Follow the pattern
of the three-year BSc degree, but
you are introduced to research
methodology and practice in Year
3 to aid the extended (half-year)
research project, undertaken in
Year 4.
Year 4: You may choose from a
variety of higher-level lecture
course units covering new
emerging technologies, such as
nanobiomaterials, functional
polymers and advanced biological
matrices.
An important element is the
individual research project, which
constitutes one-quarter of the
year. This enables you to use your
initiative and imagination to work
on cutting-edge problems in
biomedical materials science.
During your project, you will
analytical skills, which are very
attractive to employers.
Alongside superior research skills,
our MEng graduates boast an
enhanced understanding of the
principles of business
management and administration.
Science with Industrial
Experience (MEng)
Year 3: Spent working at a
company selected by you. You will
be responsible for one or more
substantial industrial research
projects under the joint supervision
of a lecturer and a scientist or
engineer at the host organisation.
Placements with more clinical
focus are also encouraged.
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Biomedical materials scientists are
in strong demand in the growing
health care, pharmaceutical and
medical devices sector, and all of
our graduates find employment,
or go on to higher-level study.
Employers of recent graduates
include GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson
& Johnson, and Biocompatibles.
A year in industry gives you the
opportunity to find out what it is
like to work in industrial research
and development, to develop
intra-personal and management
skills and gain the direct
experience that prospective
employers look for.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the largest and most
diverse university Materials
activities in the world, bringing
together excellence in teaching
and research
• Strong links with relevant
industrial and clinical units,
ensuring that your degree will be
highly valued by employers
• A self-contained, purpose-built
Materials Science Centre exploiting
a full range of well-equipped
laboratories, lecture rooms and
advanced research equipment
• Professional accreditation by IOM3
on all our courses, fulfilling the
academic requirement for the
award of chartered engineer
(CEng) status
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mathematics
UCAS Code G100
Mathematics MMath 4yrs
UCAS Code G104
See also Computer Science
and Mathematics page 86,
Mathematics and Physics page
164, Science with a Foundation
Year page 103, Combined Studies
page 82
Mathematics and Statistics
MMath 4yrs
UCAS Code GG13
Typical offer
A-level: A*AB or AAA-AAB
AAB only if includes Further
Mathematics. If no Further
Mathematics included,
Mathematics grade A must have A
grades in both modules C3 and C4.
Mathematics with Financial
UCAS Code G1NH
IB: 37-35
Mathematics must be at least 6 at
Higher Level for IB applicants.
UCAS Code G1NJ
Mathematics and Statistics BSc
3yrs
UCAS Code GGC3
Mathematics with Business and
Management BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code G1N2
Mathematics with Finance BSc
3yrs
UCAS Code G1N3
Mathematics and Management
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code GN12
Actuarial Science and
Mathematics BSc 3 yrs
UCAS Code NG31
Mathematics and Philosophy
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code GV15
Mathematics with a Modern
Language BSc 4yrs
UCAS Code G1R9
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General Studies), or the equivalent
in a national qualification. For
those paying fees at international
rate, there are scholarships worth
at least £2,000 for each year of
study. For further details, contact
the School, or see our website.
Research
Our staff are involved in highquality research across the whole
range of mathematics, involving
projects in pure mathematics,
logic, applied mathematics,
numerical analysis, probability and
statistics. The breadth and
excellence of our research is
reflected in the very wide range of
third-level, fourth-level and
postgraduate units we offer.
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What you study
Single Honours degrees
(BSc/MMath)
We offer three Single Honours
degrees, each available as a threeyear BSc, or a four-year MMath.
The BSc gives you a good all-round
mathematical knowledge, plus the
ability to experience more
specialised results, methods and
ideas. The MMath adds an
education of sufficient depth to
prepare you for postgraduate
studies, conducting mathematical
research, or working as a specialist
mathematician in industry,
business, or higher education.
Mathematics
These are the basic degrees,
offering you the widest choice of
options: ideal if you are
mathematically gifted and want to
keep your options open. You can
construct a broad mathematical
programme, or a more specialised
one. These degrees also offer the
chance to study other subjects,
such as accounting, economics, a
science, a language, music,
politics, or psychology. Choosing
course units from other disciplines,
as well as from a wide variety of
mathematics options, means you
can graduate with finely honed
skills in your chosen areas.
Mathematics and Statistics
These degrees are for you if you
expect to use statistics in your
professional work. You develop
the capacity to formulate and
analyse problems, and to interpret
scientific evidence using
appropriate statistical
methodology. You may also take
options in other disciplines, some
of which are particularly
appropriate for this degree.
Mathematics with
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics
and Management
These are for students interested
in learning about some of the
recent applications of mathematics
to the financial sector. You acquire
a working knowledge of models,
as well as procedures and modern
financial mathematics applied in
banks, broker companies,
insurance and the financial
departments of national and
international companies.
This joint degree with Manchester
Business School not only develops
your mathematical and statistical
skills, but also explores the
managerial context in which these
skills can be effectively deployed.
Mathematical ability is
complemented by computing,
statistical and management skills,
carefully balanced to combine
practical work with the latest
theoretical principles.
Combined Honours
degrees (BSc)
Mathematics with Finance
We offer a range of degrees
combining mathematics with
another subject. The mathematical
content is less than in Single
Honours, but the same skills are
included. Mathematics makes up
about two-thirds of the
‘Mathematics with’ degrees;
‘Mathematics and’ degrees give
equal weighting to the two
disciplines.
This degree is aimed at students
with a particular interest in financial
systems. It has the same course
units in financial mathematics as
Mathematics, but has a greater
component of accounting and
finance, thus providing a
foundation in finance, including the
study of international markets and
multinational corporate finance.
The G1N3 and NG31 degrees are
exceptions to these proportions, as
Mathematics forms about threequarters of these degrees.
Actuarial Science
and Mathematics
Mathematics and Philosophy
This long-established degree
explores both subjects, together
with the interesting border region
between the two. Each discipline
offers a wide range of options to
choose from, including project
work.
Mathematics with Business
and Management
This degree lets you build a firm
foundation of mathematics, while
gaining exposure to the modern
theory and practice of business,
management and accounting.
Topics currently covered include
fundamentals of accounting and
finance, marketing and strategy,
and organisational behaviour.
This innovative three-year degree
focuses on developing a unique
combination of strong
mathematical skills, real world
business understanding,
communication, interpersonal and
leadership skills, all of which have
been identified by the Actuarial
Profession as core skills required by
graduates and trainee actuaries.
The degree has been accredited by
the Institute of Actuaries, so upon
graduating you will, subject to
performance, be eligible for a
number of exemptions from the
Professional Examinations.
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Russian, or Spanish) while you
train as a mathematician. You also
learn about the culture, literature
and history of the relevant country.
You spend Year 3 at an overseas
university studying mathematics,
carrying out approved paid work
(in a school, for example), or
improving your language on an
approved course.
A mathematics degree is good
preparation for any career
requiring people who can think
clearly and logically. Main areas
of employment are: finance,
computing (including operational
research), administration, statistics,
teaching (schools and colleges)
and postgraduate study.
Several of our course units are
aimed at extending your skills in
ways that may prove useful for
your future career. Of particular
note is the Career Management
Skills unit, run in collaboration
with the University’s Careers
Service. This helps you to improve
your presentation and group
interaction skills, for example, and
develop job application skills, such
as CV writing, which will help you
to get a job when you graduate.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the largest, most respected
schools of mathematics in Britain
• A new building, purpose-built and
incorporating excellent facilities
Mathematics with
a Modern Language
• A portfolio of high-quality flexible
Single Honours and Combined
Honours degrees, with a large
range of lecture course options
This four-year degree develops
your language skills (in French,
German, Italian, Japanese,
• Strong traditions of good relations
between staff and students, and a
high standard of pastoral care
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mechanical
engineering
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BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code H300
Manchester – was founded by Sir
William Fairbairn in 1824. The
term ‘Reynolds Number’
by our first professor, Osborne
MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H303
Mechanical Engineering with
UCAS Code H301
Management BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code H3N1
Management MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H3ND
Nuclear Engineering BEng 3yrs
UCAS Code H3H8
Nuclear Engineering MEng 4yrs
UCAS Code H3HV
See also Engineering with a
Foundation Year page 103
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-ABB
IB: 35-33
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Manchester have a strong base of
engineering science while also
giving you a good practical
grounding and knowledge of the
environment you will work in as a
professional engineer. As our staff
are actively involved in research,
our teaching evolves to reflect
state-of-the-art technology, giving
you access to expertise in a wide
range of engineering disciplines.
supportive, well-qualified and cooperative staff.
who achieve high grades on entry.
See our website for details:
www.manchester.ac.uk/mace/u
ndergraduate/scholarships
What you study
BEng Mechanical
Engineering
The first and second years of the
BEng courses are common with
those of the MEng courses.
Subject to satisfactory
performance, you may transfer to
one of the MEng courses. The final
year places considerable emphasis
on individual work, with a major
investigative project undertaken
individually by all students.
BEng Mechanical
Engineering with
Management
The School collaborates with the
Manchester Business School to
offer this course. The engineering
aspects of the course cover
mechanical and manufacturing
engineering, while the
management covers industrial
organisation, financial reporting
and management of people and
systems.
MEng Mechanical
Engineering
Basic engineering knowledge and
skills are taught in the first two
years. The third and fourth years
offer a range of options so that
you can select subjects to suit your
individual needs and career
aspirations, combined with
substantial individual and group
projects. For more information,
visit our website.
MEng Mechanical
Engineering with
Management
Mechanical Engineering is
concerned with not only
technology, but also people,
money and organisations. Projects
must be planned, costed and
managed, and products must be
designed, manufactured and
marketed in the real world,
therefore requiring an engineer to
possess skills in management,
decision-making and finance.
MEng Mechanical
Experience
You may find it beneficial to your
subsequent employment to
integrate a substantial period in
industry with your academic
studies. The School therefore
offers you the opportunity to work
in industry for a year after
completing the first three years of
the Mechanical Engineering
course. This is a structured
placement with your academic
tutor visiting you at your place of
work.
BEng and MEng Mechanical
Engineering with Nuclear
Engineering
Within the broad nuclear
engineering industry there is
currently an unfilled need for
mechanical engineers with
familiarity with elements of
nuclear engineering. This skills
deficit will become even more
acute if, as expected, further
nuclear power stations are to be
designed and built in this country.
This new course will provide you
with essential skills in nuclear
engineering to allow you to help
fill this need.
Output degrees
MEng Mechanical
Engineering (Enterprise)
MEng Mechanical
Engineering (Nuclear
Engineering)
The above degrees are offered as
‘output degrees’ to students who
elect to take the relevant course
units.
All of our Mechanical Engineering
degrees are professionally
accredited by the relevant bodies.
For full details, see:
www.manchester.ac.uk/mace/und
ergraduate/accreditation
Mechanical engineering is the
most fundamental of all the
engineering disciplines.
Professional mechanical engineers
can work in a whole range of
industries: aerospace, automobile,
building services, construction,
electronics, manufacturing and the
process industries. The demand for
mechanical engineers is high and
relatively stable, because it is less
affected by recession in any single
industry.
Mechanical engineers also find
employment opportunities in other
branches of engineering, where
their key skills can play important
roles.
M
By acquiring high levels of
attainment in transferable skills,
such as simulation, problemsolving, design, management and
modelling, a significant proportion
of graduates follow alternative
careers in high-level technology.
Our graduates are increasingly
sought after for positions in the
business, management and
financial arenas.
As a graduate of the ‘with
Management’ and ‘Industrial
Experience’ courses, you emerge
with not only a solid engineering
training, but also a useful insight
into the commercial world, which
equips you for a wide range of
careers, including general
management and sales, as well as
jobs in more technical fields.
You have access to advice and
development opportunities at the
best university careers services in
the UK, and help is available to
you on all aspects of your career.
Manchester
offers you…
degree
experimentation
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medicine
Medicine
(including Foundation Year)
MBChB 6yrs
UCAS Code A104
Medicine MBChB 5yrs
UCAS Code A106
Typical offer
Due to the detailed nature of
entry requirements for Medicine
courses, we are unable to include
a typical offer in the prospectus.
For complete and up-to-date
requirements, you will need to
visit our website at
www.manchester.ac.uk/medicine
If, having read this, you remain
uncertain about the acceptability
of your status or qualifications,
please do contact us (see below
for details). We try to provide
a personal service to all
our applicants.
Find out more...
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At Manchester, we ensure that all
our medical graduates have
strengths in the following areas:
Overall excellence: Able to
demonstrate high standards in
both academic and clinical
achievements.
Values: Possessing a strong ethical
framework, integrity, a strong
sense of responsibility (for patients
and communities), self-awareness,
an empowering sense of fairness
(needs of a diverse society, both
locally and internationally) and the
ability to become a leader and
agent of change.
Knowledge, skills and
attributes: Established as a leader
with an extensive knowledge base
that is applied through highly
developed interpersonal and
clinical skills.
Research in the
School of Medicine
Manchester is one of only five
Academic Health Science Centres
in the country, carrying out worldleading research within the School
and NHS partners that informs our
courses. Your degree will provide
opportunities for you to
experience this and you will be
strongly encouraged to intercalate
for a BSc or masters degree.
What you study
Your degree begins with a course
unit with a broad theme of
‘Foundations for a University of
Manchester Medical Student’, in
which we support you in the
transition to studying medicine at
a world-ranking university. You will
start to acquire the skills (academic
and clinical), knowledge and
attitudes required to excel in
medicine.
As a medical student, you will
have early clinical experience both
in hospital and in the community,
and will explore your future role
within the healthcare team.
Further connecting course units
contain a mixture of different
methods of learning, including
small group (case-based, problembased, project and enquiry-based),
e-learning, lectures, workshops
and skills lab sessions.
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Your course will:
European Studies
• Encourage you to develop a
personal theme to your course,
such as global health, academic
research or leadership
You may apply to enrol on the
European Studies option in Year 1.
You will need linguistic ability to
AS or A2-level standard, or
equivalent, in French, German, or
Spanish. On the ES option, you
will enhance your language skills
by weekly tuition in your selected
language and will undertake an
extended placement at one of our
partner universities in France,
Germany, Spain, or Switzerland.
All UK medical graduates are
currently able to secure a place on
a two-year Foundation programme
that leads to full registration with
the General Medical Council.
• Ensure that you acquire early in
your degree the basic skills of
medicine (communication,
history-taking, examination,
procedural), and help you build
and excel in these as the course
progresses
• Help you develop around the
three main themes of a doctor as
a practitioner, scholar and
scientist – and as a professional
• Be organised, with course units
building on what you have learnt
in the three main themes,
adding new topics and ensuring
that you demonstrate your
mastery of these through
assessments
• Provide assessments that drive
you towards achievement of
excellence, plus timely, detailed,
feedback, with an emphasis on
formative rather than summative
(pass-fail) assessments
Foundation Year
If you do not have the required
science qualifications for the fiveyear course, but have achieved
good A-levels in other subjects, or
have equivalent academic
competence or potential, you may
apply for our Foundation Year,
which will provide you with the
necessary underpinnings of
biomedical sciences. The year is
run in collaboration with Xaverian
College (www.xaverian.ac.uk),
close to our campus. Satisfactory
completion leads directly on to the
five-year course.
• Have a focus for each core week
supported by a structured
learning timetable with many
different elements
Manchester
offers you…
• A new, cutting-edge degree
course at a world-ranking
university
• A highly personal education
supported by an academic advisor,
who is a doctor and will stay with
you throughout your course
• Early clinical experience both in
hospital and in the community
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middle eastern
studies
Middle Eastern Studies and
Screen Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code TW66
context of their Middle Eastern
neighbours.
Our courses explore the
fascination of the modern Middle
East, but also its historical roots,
and classical forms of the modern
languages can be explored in most
courses. Syriac and Aramaic are
taught as historical languages. Our
John Rylands University Library and
University Language Centre
provide excellent learning support.
Arabic Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code T624
and Management (Arabic)
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code TN61
English Language and a Middle
Eastern Language BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QT36
Modern Middle Eastern History
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V140
Hebrew Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code T654
Modern Middle Eastern History
and Arabic BA 4yrs
UCAS Code VT26
Islamic Studies and Arabic
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code T600
Persian Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code T664
Arabic Studies
Islamic Studies and Muslim
Societies BA 3yrs
UCAS Code VL6P
Turkish Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code T684
Jewish Studies and Hebrew
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code T670
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-BBC
IB: 35-30
Linguistics and a Middle Eastern
Language BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QT16
Combines written and spoken
Modern Standard Arabic, with a
wide choice of options in culture,
literature, history, international
relations, politics and religious
studies. Arabic is taught ab initio
(no prior knowledge required);
you will reach an advanced level
of language competence.
A Middle Eastern Language
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code TR69
Middle Eastern Languages
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code T608
Middle Eastern Studies BA 3yrs
UCAS Code T601
Find out more...
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The course offers considerable
flexibility; you may build your
own tailor-made curriculum
around the compulsory language
core. You spend Year 3 abroad on
an intensive language course in a
country where Arabic is spoken.
Hebrew Studies
The Middle East plays an
important economic and political
role in the modern world, and
offers great cultural diversity and
richness.
Several globally important religious
traditions come from the Middle
East, including those that have
shaped the history of Europe.
At Manchester, teaching in the
four modern languages – Arabic,
Hebrew, Persian and Turkish – is
accompanied by the study of the
national cultures, societies and
religious traditions, placed in the
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What you study
As Arabic Studies described above,
but you spend Year 3 in Israel.
Persian Studies
but you spend Year 3 in Iran.
Turkish Studies
but you spend Year 3 in Turkey.
Modern Middle
Eastern History
Middle Eastern Languages
Duration: Three years
Combines a compulsory language
core in any two modern Middle
Eastern languages (Arabic,
Hebrew, Persian, and Turkish),
with options in culture, history,
politics, literature and religious
studies. Both languages are taught
ab initio (no prior knowledge
required); you will reach an
advanced level of language
competence.
Combines a core history element
with options in politics,
international relations, culture,
literature, language and religious
studies. Other topics include the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict,
nationalisms and nationalists of
the Middle East, the impact of the
Cold War, and the coup d’états
and revolutionary upheavals that
characterised this volatile region
throughout the 20th century.
The historical core focuses on the
political and diplomatic history of
the Middle East during the last
200 years.
You explore the historical roots of
the present political map of the
Middle East by going back to the
transformations occurring within
the Ottoman Empire and Iran
throughout the 19th century, and
by looking closely at the crucial
juncture for the area’s borders that
was the First World War.
Modern Middle Eastern
History and Arabic
Follows a similar pattern to that
of Modern Middle Eastern History.
Arabic is taught ab initio (no prior
knowledge required); you will
reach an advanced level of
language competence.
The historical core is combined
with study of Modern Standard
Arabic (same intensity as for the
Arabic Studies BA).
Your spend Year 3 abroad on an
intensive language course in a
You spend Year 3 abroad, divided
between two Middle Eastern
countries where your chosen
languages are spoken.
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Modern Language and
(Arabic)
You study business and
management in both European
and global contexts, as well as
Arabic language. Arabic is taught
competence. You also study
aspects of management,
and international business issues.
You spend Year 3 abroad on an
A Middle Eastern Language
Islamic Studies and Arabic
Combines a compulsory language
core in two languages with
options in culture, literature,
politics, history, linguistics and in
religious studies.
Combines the study of modern
and traditional forms of Islam and
Arabic language (same intensity as
for the Arabic Studies BA).
Modern Standard Arabic is taught
competence.
The Middle Eastern language is
taught ab initio (no prior
knowledge required), while an
A-level (minimum grade B) in the
chosen non-Middle Eastern
language is required for
combinations involving French and
Spanish. For combinations
involving Russian, Italian and
German, no prior knowledge is
required in those languages, and
they can also be studied ab initio;
however, in those cases, you must
have at least one A-level (minimum
grade B) in a foreign language.
You spend Year 3 abroad, divided
between a Middle Eastern and
another country in which your
chosen languages are spoken.
The course explores the central
beliefs and religious practices of
Muslims and provides an in-depth
understanding of a fascinating,
globally important religion that has
Middle Eastern roots and
continues to be of particular
relevance for the region.
You spend Year 3 abroad on an
Jewish Studies and Hebrew
Combines the study of Judaism
and Jewish culture with the
learning of Modern Hebrew (same
intensity as for the Hebrew Studies
BA). Modern Hebrew is taught ab
initio (no prior knowledge
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competence.
and Screen Studies
The course provides an in-depth
understanding of a fascinating
modern culture with ancient roots
in the Middle East that has had a
major impact on western Europe.
Combines Screen Studies with a
Middle Eastern language (same
intensity as for the
Arabic/Hebrew/Persian/ Turkish
Studies BAs). Screen Studies focus
on understanding film, its history
and pre-history, and its
distribution). Your chosen Middle
Eastern language is taught ab
competence.
Your spend Year 3 on an intensive
language course in Israel.
Duration: Three years
Provides an in-depth
understanding of a large region of
central importance to the
contemporary world. It takes on
board academic developments in
fields such as globalisation,
cultural identity, diaspora and
migration studies, gender studies,
and post-colonial studies, all of
which are based on techniques in
the analysis of evidence across
several Middle Eastern languages.
Language skills are useful in
achieving an advanced
understanding of the Middle East,
but they are not the only route.
This degree course therefore
allows and encourages the study
of language(s) up to the end of
your second year, but does not
make language study compulsory.
You have a considerable degree of
flexibility and may build your own
tailor-made curriculum according
to your interests and priorities.
You spend Year 3 on an intensive
language course in a country where
your chosen language is spoken.
Linguistics and a Middle
Eastern Language
Combines the study of Linguistics
with a Middle Eastern language
(same intensity as for the
Arabic/Hebrew/ Persian/Turkish
Studies BAs). The chosen Middle
competence.
You spend Year 3 on an intensive
language course in a country where
your chosen language is spoken.
For more detail, see page 138.
English Language and a
Middle Eastern Language
Combines the study of the English
language with a Middle Eastern
language (same intensity as for the
Arabic/Hebrew/Persian/Turkish
Studies BAs). Your chosen Middle
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competence.
Your spend Year 3 on an intensive
language course in a country
where your chosen language is
spoken.
For more detail, see page 137.
Opportunities exist for a wide
range of careers. Our graduates
develop skills that are valuable for
many occupations, including
teaching in schools and colleges,
broadcasting and print journalism,
the publishing, legal, personnel and
public sector professions, the Civil
Service (including the foreign and
various intelligence services),
private business (especially oil, retail
and real estate), and many others.
We also offer you the opportunity
to embark on postgraduate studies
within one of Middle Eastern
Studies' sub-disciplines. A number
of our graduates have followed
this path and pursued successful
careers in higher education within
the UK and abroad.
Manchester
offers you…
• More than a century’s experience
in studying the Middle East
• Teaching shaped and informed by
the research and publication
activity of our internationally
reputed academic staff
• Degree structures that leave ample
room for personal choice and
flexibility
• A multicultural population and
Middle East communities, making
the city the perfect place to enroll
in a Middle Eastern Studies degree
modern
languages
Typical offer
A-level: AAA-BCC
IB: 37-28
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Our modern language provision
includes Japanese, Chinese,
French, German, Italian, Russian,
Spanish and Portuguese, as well as
a Language Centre that offers both
English language courses and
foreign language courses for
students throughout the University.
Teaching is also available in
Catalan, Polish and Dutch.
You can explore a wide range of
subjects relating to these
languages and cultures. Besides
developing your linguistic
expertise, you will acquire essential
skills in IT, communication, analysis,
team-working and time
management.
We offer Single and Joint Honours
degrees, the Master of Modern
Languages (MML) – a prestigious
undergraduate masters degree –
and various joint degree courses
with partners across the University.
Facilities and resources
As well as top-quality resources in
the John Rylands University Library,
our University Language Centre
gives access to excellent self-study
facilities, and also puts you in
touch with native speakers for
regular conversation practice in
your chosen language.
We enjoy close links with branches
of the Alliance Française and
Instituto Cervantes, which are
based in the city centre, while the
Goethe-Institut Examinations
Centre, offering German courses
for the public, is based on campus.
Your progress and welfare are
monitored by an academic advisor,
who can offer advice whenever
necessary. You also keep a
progress file that you can discuss
with your academic advisor. This
helps you assess your skills
development, and aids your career
prospects by enabling you to build
up a personal profile.
Skills development
and specialisation
The languages study area of
specialisation enables you to study
a modern language over four years,
including a compulsory period of
residence abroad in Year 3, in a
country where the language you
are studying is widely spoken.
Diverse activities designed to build
on your skills as a linguist include
comprehension and/or translation,
and work on grammatical
structures. Year 1 includes
introductory units covering
linguistic, cultural, literary, or
historical subjects. As you progress,
you can choose from a huge range
of more specialised subjects, such
as linguistics, literary and nonliterary culture and cultural studies,
politics, translation and history.
If you study a language in
combination with another subject
(including a second language), you
will study the two areas in a 50/50
combination during Year 1. You
may continue with this split, or
weight your studies in a twothirds/one-third combination in
M
Years 2 and 4; a flexible approach
that enables you to build up a
highly distinctive academic profile.
What you study
For the BA (Hons) in Modern
Languages and Master of Modern
Languages, see pages 120. For
courses in Chinese, see page 75;
French, page 108; German, page
111; Italian, page 117; Japanese,
page 119; Middle Eastern Studies
page 150; Russian, page 173;
Spanish and Portuguese, page 179;
European Studies, page 107.
Language graduates are extremely
successful in the job market;
employers value high-level
language skills, even where jobs do
not directly require foreign
languages. Your linguistic expertise
and other skills will open up many
career paths with an international
dimension in areas such as business,
industry and finance. You may opt
for further study, for a professional
or vocational qualification, or for a
higher degree. Our alumni have
pursued careers in areas such as
finance, journalism, broadcasting,
marketing, IT, project management,
energy and publishing.
Manchester
offers you…
• Modern language provision that is
among the largest and most
diverse in the UK, with varied,
flexible courses
• Training in the modern spoken and
written language; native speakers
lead speaking and listening tuition
• Close links with representative
institutions of France, Spain and
Germany
• Highly rated academic research
staff, attracting generous
government funding
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music
Music MusB 3yrs
UCAS Code W302
Music and Drama BA 3yrs
UCAS Code WW34
Typical offer
A-level: AAB
IB: Minimum 35
Associated Board (or equivalent
examinations) Grade 8, preferably
at Distinction, on an
instrument/voice and Associated
Board Grade 5 standard on piano
(the latter may be self-certified).
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/music
ug-music@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 4987
f +44 (0)161 275 3098
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In the 2008 Research Assessment
Exercise, Music at Manchester was
ranked among the top three
departments in the country, a
position we have maintained for
the last 15 years. For the last three
years, we came highest in the
National Student Survey, scoring
an impressive 92-95% satisfaction.
Cutting-edge environment
Our half-century-long history has
recently seen a major leap
forward, with brand-new facilities
including the Cosmo Rodewald
Concert Hall, John Thaw Studio
Theatre, Lenagan Library, extensive
audio/visual provision, the
NOVARS composition research
centre, and enhanced
performance, workshop and
practice spaces.
We provide a diverse, challenging
musical training within a lively,
creative environment, via a flexible
and varied course focused on
performance, composition and
musicology. We select very able
students in order to maintain our
strong performing tradition, while
cultivating musical techniques,
historical/contemporary
musicology and composition.
Manchester music
Our friendly, internationally
recognised, research-active staff
(including seven musicologists and
six composers) are complemented
by first-class visiting instrumental
teachers from the city’s
professional orchestras, while our
internationally acclaimed string
quartet in residence, the Quatuor
Danel, offers chamber music
coaching, concerts and seminars.
We put on more than 45 special
public events a year, covering a
range from classical,
contemporary, experimental, and
electroacoustic works, to jazz and
world music, such as African,
gamelan and Northumbrian pipe
music.
What you study
Our courses offer scholarly and
practical education in
musicianship, preparing you for
professional activity in
performance, composition,
musicology, music journalism, arts
administration, postgraduate study
and many non-music fields.
MusB
The MusB(Hons) is a wellestablished and highly regarded
three year, full-time degree course.
Its course units incorporate latest
staff research, which covers a
wide range of historical periods
and genres.
Topics spread from medieval music
to the English Baroque,
ethnomusicology, Beethoven
studies, German Romanticism,
Shostakovich, popular and film
music, electroacoustic music,
ethnomusicology, analysis and all
forms of composition.
Entrance to this course is highly
competitive. To apply, you must
submit an application for course
399F to the RNCM via CUKAS by
early October, stating ‘Joint course
with The University of
Manchester’.
All applications are equally
reviewed by the College and the
University. Candidates who wish to
be considered for the University
MusB, in the event that their joint
course application is unsuccessful,
MUST apply to the MusB course
W302 through UCAS as well.
Music and Drama BA
MusB and PGDip RNCM
The MusB(Hons) and graduate
diploma RNCM joint course is a
four-year double degree course.
The first three years follow both
undergraduate courses, with your
final fourth year spent at the
Royal Northern College of Music
(300 yards from the School).
Most performance tuition is
provided by the RNCM.
As well as music, you study
theatre, drama and film through
history, theory and practical
performance. One-third of your
time focuses on music, one-third
on drama, and one-third on
interdisciplinary topics, such as
music theatre, or music and film.
M
With our reported 95% success
rate in 2009 (Unistats) for
graduates entering either full-time
employment or further study
within a year of graduation, you
will be well prepared for any field
of employment that requires a
creative imagination and excellent
communication skills.
Past students have gone on to
achieve national and international
successes in conducting,
composition, early and
contemporary music performance,
arts administration and
musicology.
Many of our students stay a fourth
year with us for a masters course
in Musicology, Composition, or
Electroacoustic Composition,
opening further paths to the
profession through research
and/or success in international
competitions. Others take a PGCE
as a route into the teaching
profession, or follow careers in
law, publishing, business, or
journalism.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the top places to study
music in the UK, with outstanding
quality research and teaching
• New, cutting-edge facilities,
including a £6 million purposebuilt building and £2 million
computer music research studios
• First-class visiting instrumental
teachers from the city’s
professional orchestras: the BBC
Philharmonic, Hallé Orchestra and
Manchester Camerata
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nursing and
midwifery
Adult Nursing BNurs 3yrs
UCAS Code B740
Children’s Nursing BNurs 3yrs
UCAS Code B730
Mental Health Nursing
BNurs 3yrs
UCAS Code B762
Midwifery BMidwif 3yrs
UCAS Code B720
Typical offer
BNurs
A-level: BCC
IB: 28
BMidwif
A-level: BBB
IB: 30
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/nursing
ug.nursing.bnurs@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 306 7603
f +44 (0)161 306 7870
ug.midwifery@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 306 7602/7601
f +44 (0)161 306 7870
Our School topped the UK table for
nursing and midwifery research in
the last Research Assessment Exercise
and regularly receives excellent
independent assessments for the
quality of its teaching and learning.
Our courses are divided equally
between campus-based academic
study and clinical practice
experience in a range of settings
across Greater Manchester, where
you are supervised by qualified
health professionals (mentors).
To allow sufficient time in practice,
our courses are based on a full-time
37.5-hour working week, in which
you work similar shifts to your
mentor when in clinical practice.
This includes some weekends, bank
holidays and night duty. Additional
private study is required each week
to prepare for lectures and practice
placements.
As well as an academic
qualification, you also receive a
Registered Nursing or Midwifery
qualification from the UK Nursing
and Midwifery Council (NMC),
which allows you to practice as a
qualified nurse or midwife in a wide
variety of settings.
Bachelor of Nursing
BNurs (Hons)
What you study
The BNurs degree enables you to
specialise in one of three fields of
nursing practice: adult nursing,
mental health nursing and child
nursing. You must choose your
field before starting the course.
Aspects of nursing theory and
practice core to all fields of nursing
are spread across the course;
emphasis on the chosen specialist
field increases each year. We
emphasise the importance of
competence in clinical nursing
practice combined with in-depth
knowledge and evidence-based
decision-making skills.
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The course prepares you to
practise effectively in a variety of
nursing settings relevant to your
chosen field. You study the
theoretical basis of nursing
practice and a range of theories of
human functioning drawn from
behavioural, social and biological
sciences. This is combined with
supervised clinical practice in a
range of nursing settings; clinical
experience increases each year.
Year 1: Mostly shared with
students from all fields of nursing;
some shared learning with
students from other health
disciplines. You study nursing
theory and practice; anatomy and
physiology; microbiology;
pharmacology; social and
behavioural sciences; human
development; epidemiology and
public health; research and
evidence-based practice; and
communication. You also
undertake at least two clinical
placements, which combine
supervised practice learning with
campus-based study days.
Years 2 and 3: The field-specific
focus increases in academic and
practice-based learning, so you
develop in-depth knowledge and
skills related to your chosen field.
This is across a range of settings
and specific patient/client groups
with a variety of acute, medium
and long term conditions requiring
nursing care and intervention.
Some elements of shared learning
across all fields include pathology;
pharmacology and medication
management; psychology and
behaviour change; nursing
assessment; management and
leadership; research and evidence
based practice.
Supervised clinical practice
increases each year and includes
an elective where you have some
choice to experience clinical
practice in an area of specific
interest. The final extended clinical
placement enables you to develop
your knowledge and skills in
management and leadership ready
for your role as a qualified nurse.
Possible course changes
At the time of production of this
prospectus, the UK Nursing and
Midwifery Council, which
regulates pre-registration nurse
education, is developing a new
framework for nursing education,
due to be finalised ready for the
2011 academic year. Some course
elements outlined above may
therefore be subject to minor
change.
Shortened course
We hope to be able to offer a
shortened (normally two-year)
qualifying Nursing degree
course in 2011 for graduates
with an Honours degree in a
relevant subject (normally social
or bio-sciences). However, the
NMC requirements for such
courses are yet to be confirmed,
at the time of production of this
prospectus. We therefore advise
you to check the School website
towards the end of 2010.
www.manchester.ac.uk/nursing
Bachelor of Midwifery
BMidwif (Hons)
What you study
This course is based on a
philosophy of midwifery practice
where midwives work in
partnership with women and their
families, to provide care that will
meet their individual needs. The
overall aim is to prepare you to
practise effectively in a variety of
professional midwifery settings,
including the hospital and the
community.
Modular in structure, the course is
divided equally between theory
and clinical practice. University-
based study days are provided
during clinical practice weeks.
Year 1: Focuses on 'normal'
midwifery. You will explore a
number of key aspects of
childbirth; midwifery theory;
evidence-based, holistic practice;
microbiology; pharmacology;
anatomy and physiology; and
communication skills. You will also
gain detailed knowledge and
understanding of infant feeding in
order to develop skills in assisting
women to establish successful
breastfeeding or safe artificial
feeding practices. Clinical
placements focus on the
development of basic midwifery
skills in a range of settings,
including community, delivery suite
and postnatal care.
Year 2: As well as further
developing knowledge and skills
in normal midwifery, you will
study specific midwifery roles,
responsibilities and skills in
complex and complicated
childbirth; the therapeutic use of
drugs; transitional care; special
care and critical care for neonates;
maternal medical conditions;
research and evidence-based
midwifery practice; midwifery-led
care; and case holding and
caseload management. Clinical
placements focus on developing
skills in antenatal, community,
delivery suite, postnatal, neonatal
unit/transitional care. Some
experience on gynaecological and
medical wards is also undertaken.
Year 3: Aims to consolidate and
extend existing knowledge and
skills ready for the transition to
qualified midwife status. This
includes further study of evidencebased case holding; midwifery
emergencies; midwifery health
promotion and public health;
management, leadership and
practice development. The
dissertation focuses on the
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application of midwifery and
health-related research to practice.
A range of clinical placements may
include community (with a focus
on parent education and public
health strategies), antenatal,
delivery and postnatal settings.
Funding
All UK and EU students on nursing
and midwifery degrees have their
tuition fees paid in full by the NHS.
Due to funding issues, we are
only able to accept applications
for these courses from EU citizens.
UK students accepted onto the
courses may also apply for an
NHS bursary.
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
Our graduates have taken up a
wide variety of positions in their
chosen specialities in the UK and
overseas. Career prospects are
excellent, with significant
opportunities for employment and
further professional development
and specialisation. UK-registered
nursing and midwifery
qualifications are recognised in
many countries and therefore
provide potential opportunities
for travel and work abroad.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the UK’s leading
departments in nursing, midwifery
and social work
• A national and international
reputation for outstanding
teaching and research
• Excellent clinical practice learning
opportunities in a range of
hospital and community settings
• Registered qualification from the
UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
(NMC), allowing you to practice as
a qualified nurse or midwife
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optometry
Optometry BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code B510
Optometry MOptom 4yrs
You should only apply to the BSc.
At the end of your second year,
if you wish to proceed to the
MOptom and have demonstrated
a good academic performance,
you embark on the final two years
of the MOptom.
Typical offer
A-level: AAB
IB: 35
Find out more...
ug-optometry@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 5032
f +44 (0)161 275 556
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Manchester has long been an
important centre for optometry.
The British Optical Association was
founded here and, in 1964, we
were the first UK university to
introduce a course leading to a
BSc in Ophthalmic Optics.
We now offer a four-year
undergraduate masters course
(MOptom), as well as the popular
BSc (Hons) in Optometry. The
MOptom is the only course in the
country that allows you to register
directly with the General Optical
Council and go straight into
practice as soon as you graduate,
without undertaking a year of preregistration practice.
Teaching and research
Our teaching is enhanced by the
contribution of more than 50
optometrists, dispensing opticians,
orthoptists and ophthalmologists
from private and hospital practice,
who are part-time members of the
Faculty.
Our research interests embrace
most aspects of visual science,
from the interaction of contact
lenses with the ocular surface, to
the processing of retinal images in
the brain – all of which informs
your course. Eurolens Research,
the European Centre for Contact
Lens Research, is based here.
What you study
Year 1: Introduces you to the
scientific principles that underpin
optometry including the properties
of light; the anatomy of the eye;
and the processing of vision in the
brain. You will learn about
ophthalmic appliances such as
lenses and instrumentation such as
retinoscopes. The clinical element
of the course will introduce you to
general eye examination
techniques and you will start to
meet patients in the second
semester.
Year 2: You further develop your
knowledge of ophthalmic
appliances and optometric
instrumentation. You cover a
broad range of new topics,
including human disease
processes; pharmacology; contact
lens practice and binocular vision.
The clinical element of the course
will develop your skills so that by
the end of the year, under
supervision, you will have the
competence and confidence to
examine members of the public.
You spend one week full-time at
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
during the vacation between Years
2 and 3, gaining a wealth of
practical clinical experience in all
hospital departments. This is a
unique element of our degree
courses and is not offered at any
other UK university.
Years 3 and 4: At the end of Year
2, if you wish to proceed to the
MOptom and have demonstrated
a good academic performance and
communication skills, you embark
on the final two years, which will
include a year of practical
experience – in both private
practice and at an eye hospital –
plus advanced project and lecture
courses.
Otherwise, you continue with Year
3 of the BSc course, which
includes further clinical practice.
You will also have the option to
complete a research project, or to
choose from a range of optional
units that allow you to broaden
your knowledge in areas of science
and the history of science.
O
Find out more
Optometry is rewarding work,
involving meeting a variety of
people and helping them to lead a
fuller life by correcting their vision
with spectacles or contact lenses,
establishing the eyes are healthy
and advising on eye-care matters.
We can only give you a brief
overview of all of our activities
here. For more information,
contact us and ask for our
optometry brochure. If you would
like to come and have a look a
round our facilities, contact our
Recruitment and Admissions Office
staff, who will be happy to
organise a personal tour with a
student ambassador at a mutually
convenient time.
After registration with the General
Optical Council, a career is open to
you in practice, either privately, or
within the National Health Service.
Alternatively, it is possible to work
in the Hospital Eye Service team
alongside an ophthalmologist.
For full details of all the course
units available, visit:
Manchester
offers you…
• Emphasis on practical skills at one
of the few universities in the UK
that enables you to see patients
from Year 1
• Clinical experience at one of
Europe’s leading eye hospitals, the
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
• Experience in our Vision Centre, a
public clinic that provides eye care
for around 3,000 patients per year
• Renowned researchers involved in
your lectures and practical units,
giving you excellent standards of
teaching
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pharmacy and
pharmaceutical
sciences
Pharmacy MPharm (including
Foundation Year) 1 + 4yrs
UCAS Code B231
Pharmacy MPharm 4yrs
UCAS Code B230
Typical offer
Due to the detailed nature of
entry requirements for the two
pharmacy courses, we are unable
to include a typical offer in the
prospectus. For complete and upto-date information on our entry
requirements for Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Science, you will
need to visit our website:
www.manchester.ac.uk/pharmacy
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/pharmacy
ug-pharmacy@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 2334
f +44 (0)161 275 2396
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Pharmacy as a profession
Pharmacy at Manchester
One of the most dramatic
advances in health care has been
the development of highly specific
and effective medicines –
medicines that have virtually
eliminated killer diseases of the
past and have reduced the impact
of many others. Today, more than
ever before, administering the
nation’s health care requires a
team effort involving many
professions.
Pharmacy and pharmaceutical
sciences have a long tradition in
Manchester (established in 1883).
Today, we are an innovative leader
in the teaching of the subject and
perform research of international
repute. This is advanced within six
research themes: the design of
novel anti-cancer compounds;
improving the understanding and
design of anti-infective and novel
diagnostic agents; prediction of
pharmacokinetics in humans;
delivery and pharmacokinetics of
biopharmaceuticals; controlled and
responsive drug delivery; and
policy-relevant medicines research.
The pharmacist is a key member of
this team, developing, dispensing
and managing the use of medicines.
Community pharmacists have
everyday contact with the general
public, acting as a readily
accessible, qualified advisor on
health matters. The combination of
a scientific discipline working
within a social context provides a
great deal of satisfaction in the
workplace. Hospital pharmacists
are responsible for the provision of
medicines to patients and also
provide advice to medical and
nursing colleagues on the action
and use of medicines and any
potential toxic side effects.
Industrial pharmacists are employed
in the areas of research, production
and marketing of medicines.
Pharmacy can offer rewarding and
worthwhile careers. There can be
few careers that offer such a
variety of interesting employment.
All final-year students participate
in an area of research from which
they can evaluate current methods
of research and, where
appropriate, propose new
hypotheses.
Foundation Year
If you have obtained A-levels (or
equivalent) in appropriate subjects,
but not the grades required for
direct admission to the four-year
MPharm degree – but you have
experienced educational or other
disadvantage, you are encouraged
to apply to our Foundation Year.
You may also apply if you do not
have the required science
qualifications for entry into the
four-year course, but have
achieved good A-level grades in
other subjects, or can demonstrate
equivalent academic competence
or potential.
This is run in collaboration
with Xaverian College
(www.xaverian.ac.uk), a short
walk from our main campus,
alongside tutorials and laboratory
classes in the University’s School of
Pharmacy. You study a common
core of units in biology and
chemistry, along with some
foundation mathematics and
statistics and a pharmacy-specific
unit. Satisfactory completion of
end-of-year assessment leads on
to the four-year course.
Four-year MPharm
This course gives you a broadbased, scientifically strong
education in pharmacy, including
extensive clinical training, which
enables you to enter all areas of
the profession on graduation and
to adapt to changes that may
occur during your professional life.
By the end of the course you will
be conversant with the wide range
of topics relating to pharmacy and
the pharmaceutical sciences, be
able to communicate effectively
and be able to appreciate the
professional and social role of the
pharmacist.
As well as the traditional methods
of formal lectures and practical
classes, you are taught through
tutorials, video and computerassisted learning. You develop
communication skills through oral
and written presentations. We are
committed using innovative
teaching methods, including
problem and enquiry-based
learning, and have a computerassisted learning laboratory, which
you use throughout your degree
as an aid to your studies. In
addition, video and interactive
video programmes are used for
role-play simulations in
therapeutics teaching.
P
Upon successful completion of the
MPharm degree, you are
recognised by the General
Pharmaceutical Council of Great
Britain as entitled to register as a
pharmacist after completing one
year of pre-registration training.
Our Pharmacy course has a broad
interdisciplinary scientific base and
is flexible enough to meet differing
career aspirations, whether in
community pharmacy, hospital
pharmacy, the pharmaceutical
industry, or in research.
On the MPharm, you follow a
compulsory core course unit with
extensive specialisation in the final
year involving a large-scale project
in the area of your choice. As a
formal part of your studies, during
the third and fourth years, you
make visits to a local hospital,
where you take part in ward
rounds and discuss case histories
of patients with practising hospital
pharmacists.
Knowledge is mainly assessed in
end-of-semester examinations by
essay-type questions, short
answers, multiple choice questions
and web-based assessment. Your
practical skills are continuously
assessed during practical classes
and examinations and in the
fourth year you undertake a
project from which your
laboratory, oral-communication
and report-writing skills are
assessed. Your final degree mark is
based on the results of
examinations in Years 2, 3 and 4
and the Year 4 project.
Manchester
offers you…
Pharmacy at the first UK university
to award degrees in this subject
• A unique combination of scientific,
professional and clinical excellence
in teaching to prepare you fully for
all areas of the pharmacy
profession
• Innovative teaching practices,
state-of-the-art teaching facilities
and specialist teacher practitioners
ensuring our courses are
informative, immensely rewarding
and fun
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philosophy
Philosophy BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V500
Philosophy and Politics BA 3yrs
UCAS Code VL52
See also Combined Studies page
82, Mathematics and Philosophy
page 144, Physics with Philosophy
page 164, Politics, Philosophy and
Economics page 169.
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-ABB
IB: 35-34
Find out more...
ences
t +44 (0)161 275
4470/2291/1473/4748
f +44 (0)161 275 4751
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What is philosophy?
Philosophy at Manchester
Here are some philosophical
questions: can we really know that
things are as they seem? Are we
free to decide what to do, when
the universe is governed by the
strict laws of physics? Could a
machine think? Are any sorts of
behaviour objectively right or
wrong, or do we merely think that
they are right or wrong? Are the
claims of science and religion
consistent? What makes an
artwork beautiful?
Philosophy at Manchester has a
long and distinguished history.
Past professors have included
Samuel Alexander, Dorothy
Emmet, Michael Polanyi, Arthur
Prior and Graham Bird
(Wittgenstein was here for a while
too, although he was studying
aeronautical engineering rather
than philosophy!).
What these questions have in
common is that they are
fundamental to our ordinary
understanding of the world.
Unless we can answer them, we
cannot hope to fully understand
knowledge, reality, mind,
language, ethics, science, religion,
or art. To try to answer them, we
need to step outside of our
ordinary way of thinking about the
world, and look at things from a
different angle. We need to think
logically but also creatively;
analytically but also imaginatively.
Doing that can hurt your head
sometimes, but is also a lot of fun.
Besides supporting the research of
our individual members, we have
recently hosted a number of
successful international
conferences and become host to
an annual series of Royal Institute
of Philosophy symposia. Relations
between students and staff are
friendly and relaxed, supported by
our highly successful personal
tutoring and mentoring schemes.
What you study
Philosophy
This structured, yet flexible course,
informed by current research, aims
to give you in-depth knowledge
and understanding of some
central areas of Western analytical
philosophy, and to enable you to
develop the ability to evaluate and
think through for yourself
philosophical arguments and
positions.
The distinctive feature of this
course is its analytical spine.
Having covered some central areas
of analytical philosophy at Level 1
(including logic, epistemology and
the philosophy of mind), you are
then well equipped to cover more
specialist course units at Levels 2
and 3. Options include course
units in ethics, metaphysics, the
philosophy of language, the
philosophy of religion and the
history of philosophy.
P
Philosophy and Politics
This course is structured and
balanced, yet flexible. It enhances
your capacity to critically evaluate
competing arguments about
political events, ideas and
institutions. You develop the ability
to evaluate and think through for
yourself philosophical arguments
and positions. You develop, in
partnership with other students,
subject-specific knowledge and
understanding, intellectual,
practical and transferable skills.
Studying philosophy teaches you
to think critically and imaginatively
about a wide range of problems,
and to present a clear and cogent
case for your own conclusions.
These are skills highly prized by
employers. Our recent graduates
have gone on to enjoy careers in
journalism, law, publishing, social
work and management and
financial consultancy.
At Level 1, you are introduced to
logic and critical thinking, the
theory of knowledge, moral
philosophy, comparative politics,
political thought, and international
relations. This provides the
foundation upon which you can
specialise in, for example, political
theory, European politics,
international relations, ethics,
metaphysics and the philosophy of
mind.
For some statistics on the demand
for philosophy graduates, see:
www.guardian.co.uk/education
/2007/nov/20/choosingadegree.
highereducation
Manchester
offers you…
• A long-established tradition of
teaching and research in
Philosophy
• Excellent teaching standards –
Philosophy gained the highest
possible score in the most recent
Teaching Quality Assessment
exercise
• A co-operative and supportive
environment that promotes a spirit
of open enquiry and intellectual
rigour for our students
• A student-run Philosophy Society
that meets regularly for talks and
social activities
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physics and
astronomy
Physics with Photonics BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F368
Mathematics and Physics
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code FG31
Physics with Study in Europe
MPhys 4yrs
UCAS Code F301
MMath&Phys 4yrs
UCAS Code FG3C
Physics with Theoretical Physics
MPhys 4yrs
UCAS Code F346
Physics BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F300
Physics MPhys 4yrs
UCAS Code F305
Physics with Astrophysics
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F3F5
MPhys 4yrs
UCAS Code F3FA
Physics with Business and
Management BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F3N2
Physics with Business and
Management MPhys 4yrs
UCAS Code F3NF
Physics with Philosophy BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code F3V5
Physics with Philosophy
MPhys 4yrs
UCAS Code F3VM
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Physics with Photonics
MPhys 4yrs
UCAS Code F369
See also Science with an
Integrated Foundation Year page
103
Typical offer
A-level: A*AA-AAA
IB: 38-36
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/physics
ug-physics@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 4210
f +44 (0)161 275 4297
At Manchester, our reputation
rests equally on teaching and
research. Our tradition has been
established by many eminent
teachers and researchers, including
ten Nobel Prize winners, such as
Rutherford, Bohr, Bragg,
Cockcroft, Chadwick and Blackett.
We have more than 75 academic
staff, 100 research staff, 750
undergraduate and 170
postgraduate students. The quality
of our teaching and the range of
topics available to you reflect the
diversity and excellence of our
research. Our staff have written
The Manchester Physics Series, a
set of 16 undergraduate textbooks
published by Wiley, which have
sold more than 250,000 copies
worldwide.
to all new students who achieve
three A grades at A-level
(excluding General Studies), or the
equivalent in a national
qualification. Please contact the
School, or see our website, for
further details.
Research
Our research interests cover almost
all of modern physics: astronomy;
cosmology and astrophysics;
condensed and soft matter physics
(including superfluids,
superconductors and liquid
crystals); nanoscale and
mesoscopic physics; non-linear
dynamics and chaos; atomic,
molecular and laser manipulation
physics; high energy particle
physics; laser photonics; nuclear
physics; biophysics, and theoretical
physics.
Our nuclear, particle and
astrophysicists work at major
experimental facilities around
the world.
Our research activities consistently
attract industrial support, and
industry has strongly backed our
programme to encourage more
women to study Physics.
What you study
You may study towards either a
three-year BSc, or a four-year
MPhys degree in most of our
courses. The decision on which to
choose is normally made at the
start of your third year of study,
and is independent of your
original choice at the UCAS
application stage.
Physics
Provides a foundation in classical
physics in Years 1 and 2, including
dynamics, waves,
electromagnetism and
thermodynamics. We also
introduce newer concepts, such as
the unification of space and time,
the meaning of wave-particle
duality, and the relation between
entropy and disorder. This
introduction is taught through
course units in special relativity,
quantum mechanics, cosmology
and statistical mechanics.
These modern concepts and the
techniques of classical physics lay
the foundation for study in Years 3
and 4, during which you may
choose from a wide range of
options designed to develop your
expertise in diverse topics,
including: atomic and molecular
structure; solid state electronic
devices; electromagnetic radiation;
lasers; stars and cosmology;
particle and nuclear physics; and
the more advanced aspects of
theoretical physics.
P
Physics with Study in Europe
Designed for students who want
to obtain a solid grounding in
physics, but who also want to
study astronomy. Astrophysics
principally involves the application
of the laws of physics to distant
regions in which the physical
conditions can only be inferred
from the emission of
electromagnetic radiation.
Combines a comprehensive study
of physics with one year of study
in Europe. You will get a working
knowledge of a European
language and a different culture.
Language tuition, including some
physics tutorials in the foreign
language, forms an integral part
of the course. Exchanges are
supported by the European
Union’s Erasmus programme and
by the European Physical Society.
Most students study at universities
in France, Spain, Italy and
Germany, but there are
opportunities to study in other
European countries.
You learn about the sun and the
solar system, the stars and the
galaxy, distant galaxies and
quasars and the beginning of the
universe in the Big Bang. You learn
how to apply basic physics in
situations that are often extreme
compared to those available on
Earth. You also get the chance to
conduct experiments at Jodrell
Bank, home of the world’s third
largest fully steerable radio
telescope.
Physics
with Theoretical Physics
Aimed at students interested in
the more mathematical and
theoretical aspects of physics. A
significant amount of practical
work is replaced by lecture courses
and project work in theoretical
physics. In Years 1 and 2, you
study the topics of advanced
dynamics, advanced mathematics
and computational physics. In
Years 3 and 4, you study in more
depth topics of particular interest
to you, such as advanced quantum
theory, electrodynamics and
general relativity.
Physics with Photonics
Provides a firm foundation in
general physics, along with a solid
understanding of photonics, the
science of generating, controlling
and detecting photons. Areas of
study include optics, laser physics,
communications, semiconductor
optical devices and computer
control. The course has close
connections with industry and
with the newly established Photon
Science Institute (PSI).
There are opportunities to take
summer placements with industry
and you can carry out your finalyear project in conjunction with
the PSI.
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Physics with Business
and Management
Provides a coherent combination
of subjects of interest to the
student whose primary aim is a
degree in Physics, but who also
wants an excellent background in
the techniques of business and
management, especially as applied
to science-based commerce and
industry.
The study of physics is enhanced
by placing the professional work
activities of physicists in research,
commercial and industrial settings,
then explaining their role in these
settings and the commercial and
operational contexts of their
activities. You are also introduced
to a range of methods used in
organisational management, and
acquire the ability, knowledge and
skills that underlie the
management process.
Physics with Philosophy
Provides a solid grounding in all
aspects of theoretical and
experimental physics. A substantial
amount of laboratory work is
replaced by lecture courses and
project work in philosophy. Typical
courses forming the philosophy
stream include moral philosophy,
theory of knowledge, philosophy
of science, and ethics. The works
of Spinoza, Wittgenstein and
Aristotle might also be studied.
If you continue to MPhys level,
you undertake a major project
in an area of physics and
philosophy in your fourth year, as
well as choosing from a diverse
range of philosophy and physics
option courses.
Enables you to study both
mathematics and physics in depth.
Teaching is greatly strengthened
by staff research interests: there
are large and lively groups active in
both applied mathematics and
theoretical physics. Topics of study
from applied mathematics may
include hydrodynamics, waves,
elasticity and modelling of
industrial processes.
More than two-thirds of our
graduates make direct use of their
knowledge of physics and work in
science-related, technical, or
computing jobs, or go into
teaching or postgraduate research.
Research interests of the
theoretical physicists cover,
amongst others, cosmology, highenergy particle physics, nuclear
physics and quark matter, and field
theory in curved space-time.
Others go into the commercial,
financial, actuarial and business
sectors, pursuing careers in, say,
management, accountancy,
banking, insurance and marketing,
where analytical, numerical and
technical skills are highly valued.
Study abroad
In addition to our Study in
Europe course, we have exchange
programmes with universities
in Australia and North America.
Students on our Physics, Physics
with Astrophysics, Physics with
Theoretical Physics and Physics
with Photonics degree courses
can apply to study at one of
these universities in their second
or third year.
Visit days
Promising applicants will be invited
to attend one of our visit days,
which are held regularly between
October and April. These allow
you to see the School at first hand,
and to meet members of staff and
current students. You will also
have an informal 30-minute
interview with a member of staff.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the largest and most
respected Schools of Physics and
Astronomy in Britain
• State-of-the-art facilities for both
teaching and research, following a
recent £60 million extension and
refurbishment
• An overall satisfaction rate of 99%
in the most recent National
Student Survey – the highest rate
for any English physics department
• Jodrell Bank Observatory, the
renowned centre for radio
astronomy, which is part of
our School
• Well-equipped laboratories,
including rooftop optical and radio
telescopes, plus extensive in-house
computing facilities and a
dedicated library
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planning and
landscape
City and Regional Development
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code K421
Environmental Management
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code F851
Town and Country Planning
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code K402
MTCP 4yrs
UCAS Code K400
See also Environmental Studies and
Environmental Science, page 106
Typical offer
A-level:
ABB (four-year course)
BBC (three-year course)
IB: 34-30
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/planning
t +44 (0)161 275 0969
f +44 (0)161 275 0421
The planning and management of
the environment is becoming
increasingly important as
governments and societies all over
the world struggle to balance the
demands of both economic and
sustainable development. These
problems are the central concern
of planning and landscape at
Manchester.
Our first courses in town planning
began with teaching architecture
undergraduates as long ago as
1919, with a postgraduate
diploma in Town and Country
launched in 1933. Our
undergraduate degree courses
originated in 1949, providing the
basis for the separate Department
of Town and Country Planning
in 1952.
The School was a pioneer of
information technology and
systems thinking, and is now
regarded highly for its reputation
in the fields of urban regeneration,
landscape renewal and
environmental impact assessment,
thanks in part to its ideal location
in the heart of Manchester.
The benefits of Manchester
Manchester is a place of major
urban change: it has a new city
centre, a regional shopping
complex on its outskirts and one
of the fastest-growing airports in
Europe, and it has seen many
beneficial effects from the 2002
Commonwealth Games. There is
plenty of scope to explore urban
development pressures and
environmental impacts. A wide
variety of rural environments also
lie close at hand, including three
spectacular National Parks, new
forests and other varied
environmental initiatives.
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Types of course
We offer four degree courses with
a common first year, at the end of
which you may switch between
courses. Three of these are threeyear BA(Hons) courses. The fourth
course entails four taught years,
which leads to an enhanced
undergraduate degree at masters
level and full professional
recognition by the Royal Town
Planning Institute (RTPI).
The MTCP(Hons) Town and
Country Planning course has an
important element of
postgraduate and ‘professional
practice’ teaching in the final year,
and offers very competitive
qualifications in the professional
marketplace. If you are not
seeking full immediate
professional qualification, you can
take the first three years and leave
with a BA Honours degree that is
still partially accredited by the RTPI.
What you study
All courses
Year 1: Introduces environmental
and urban planning and landscape
studies, and gives you a flavour of
the sorts of problems and issues
faced by professionals dealing with
the planning and management of
our built and natural
environments. You examine
ecological, social, economic and
historical aspects of the wider
environment, and learn about
gathering, analysing and
presenting information.
After this common first year, you
will continue as detailed for each
course on the following page.
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Environmental Management
BA(Hons)
BA(Hons)
Year 2: Covers management
aspects of both the built and
natural environments.
MTCP(Hons)
Final year: Allows specialisation in
your chosen aspects of
environmental management
through options and a
dissertation.
City and Regional
Development BA(Hons)
Year 2: Covers management,
economic and planning aspects of
cities and regions.
Final year: Allows specialisation in
your chosen aspects of urban and
regional affairs through options
and a dissertation.
Year 2: Examines the role of
spatial planning, the development
process, countryside planning and
sustainable cities, and teaches
skills in spatial data analysis. You
also start to specialise in areas of
urban planning and regeneration,
or environmental and landscape
planning.
Our courses are both academic
and professional and lead to a
variety of employment
opportunities in both the public
and private sectors. If you decide
not to follow a vocational career,
your experience in problemsolving, your wide knowledge
base and your many transferable
skills will prepare you for many
other careers.
Year 3: Includes courses in
planning theory and law, a
dissertation, a field trip to a
European city and further
specialisation.
Year 4: If you continue to this
year, you concentrate on the
professional nature of planning
work. This leads to full exemption
from the professional
examinations of the Royal Town
Planning Institute.
Manchester
offers you…
• An illustrious history of more than
50 years in the undergraduate
study of planning and landscape
• A city that was the cradle of the
industrial revolution and is a
pioneer in the difficult transition to
a post-industrial economy – an
ideal base from which to study
environmental and urban planning
and management issues
• Excellent facilities in purpose-built
accommodation, including a
comprehensive specialist library,
project studios and new suites of
networked PCs
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politics and
international
relations
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NL12
UCAS Code LL92
Economics and Politics
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LL12
UCAS Code L244
Politics and Criminology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LM29
Politics and Economic and
UCAS Code LV23
Relations BSocSc 3yrs
UCAS Code L200
Politics, Philosophy and
Economics BA 3yrs
UCAS Code LV25
See also Economic and Social
Studies page 97, Law with Politics
page 123, Philosophy and Politics
page 162, Politics and Modern
History page 113.
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-ABB
IB: 35-34
Find out more...
ences
t +44 (0)161 275
4470/2291/1473/4748
f +44 (0)161 275 4751
Politics and International Relations is
the study of political institutions,
actors and processes and the
examination of power – how it is
attained and what it is used for. It
covers: comparative political systems
and political behaviour; international
politics; political theory and ideas.
Our internationally recognised
experts work in all these areas. The
largest UK unit of our kind, we offer
a wide choice of topics, such as:
British and American politics; ethics;
comparative European politics; the
European Union; international
relations; third-world politics; political
theory; globalisation; and gender.
What you study
Relations (BSocSc)
Specialises in politics within a
global context. You choose from
an outstanding range of options
across seven major sub-disciplines:
British politics; European politics;
comparative politics; development
studies; international politics and
international political economy;
political theory; and public policy.
P
degree, BA(Economic and Social
Studies), in which you can take a
broad variety of subjects, or
specialise in a particular area.
For details, see page 97.
Politics, Philosophy
and Economics
This balanced, flexible course is
informed by current research. You
study significant topics, problems
and issues in politics, philosophy and
economics. You critically evaluate
competing arguments on political
events, ideas and institutions; you
evaluate economic policies and place
the study of economics in its broader
institutional and political context;
and you evaluate and analyse
philosophical arguments and
positions. Core topics include: logic;
the theory of knowledge;
comparative politics; political theory;
and micro- and macro-economics.
You can also study the philosophy of
science, ethics, European politics,
political economy, and the workings
of the UK and other economies.
Our graduates have become
journalists, human rights
campaigners, financial consultants,
teachers, lobbyists, parliamentary
researchers, graduate trainees,
publishers and project
management co-ordinators.
Manchester
offers you…
• A long-standing reputation for
teaching and research in politics
for more than 50 years
• The highest grade for teaching
quality in the most recent Teaching
Quality Assessment exercise
BA(Economic and Social
Studies) in Politics
• An international reputation for
research excellence
Politics and International Relations
can also be studied as part of the
wide-ranging Social Science
• An extensive and diverse choice
of relevant subject areas
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psychology
Psychology BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code C800
See also Cognitive Neuroscience
and Psychology page 128
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-ABB
IB: 35-33
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/psych-sci
ug-psychology@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 2584
f +44 (0)161 275 2588
Psychology at Manchester
In 1919, Manchester was the
first university to appoint a fulltime Professor of Psychology,
TH Pearand and we have built
on these roots to become
flourishing centre of research
and teaching today.
Our course is accredited as
conferring eligibility for Graduate
Membership of The British
Psychological Society (BPS) and the
Graduate Basis for Registration
(GBR). In order to be eligible for the
Graduate Basis for Registration, you
must gain at least a Lower Second
class Honours degree. The latter is
the first step towards becoming a
Chartered Psychologist.
What you study
Our three-year course gives you a
comprehensive general coverage
of the central topics of psychology.
Years 1 and 2: You take a series
of compulsory course units to
provide a thorough overview of
the central theoretical ideas and
empirical findings in psychology.
Year 2: You work in small student
groups, under the supervision of
an academic advisor, to develop
research skills resulting in the
production of a dissertation and a
tutorial practical report.
Final year: You have the
opportunity to study a small
number of specialist subjects in
detail, as well as working with a
supervisor throughout the year to
carry out a large piece of empirical
work forming the basis of a final
year project.
We welcome applications from
international students, who are
guaranteed a warm welcome and
the opportunity to meet, work and
socialise with people from all parts
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of the UK and overseas. We
regularly take at least ten
international students onto the
first year of the degree course.
To find out more about entry
requirements for your country, see:
www.manchester.ac.uk/internatio
nal/country
A Psychology degree that provides
GBR status for registration with
the BPS is a requirement for
anyone wishing to pursue a career
as a professional psychologist.
These professions include clinical,
educational, occupational, forensic
and academic psychology. All of
these careers require further
postgraduate study or training.
Many of our graduates decide
not to take up a career as a
professional psychologist, but
find employment in industry and
other professions where a training
spanning the sciences and
humanities is considered valuable.
Manchester
offers you…
• An impressive history in teaching
and research from a university that
was at the forefront of the
emergence of the discipline of
Psychology
• State-of-the-art facilities to
support both teaching and
research, including networked PC
clusters and research laboratories,
University-wide IT facilities,
modern lecture theatres, seminar
rooms and research cubicles
• Accreditation by the British
Psychological Society – essential
for a professional psychology
career
religions and
theology
Social Anthropology BA 3yrs
UCAS Code VL66
Study of Religion and Theology
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V600
(Biblical Studies) BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V641
(Jewish Studies) BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V623
(Religion and Society) BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V6L3
(South Asian Studies) BA 3yrs
UCAS Code V6T3
Typical offer
A-level: ABB-BBB
IB: 33-32
Find out more...
www.manchester.ac.uk/religion
ug-relig-theol@manchester.ac.uk
t +44 (0)161 275 3107
f +44 (0)161 275 3098
Awarded the top 5* in both 1996
and 2001 Research Assessment
Exercises, from 2001-2008
Religions and Theology at
Manchester was the only such
department in the UK to hold a
rating of 6*. In the 2008
Assessment, there was no directly
equivalent score for individual
departments; however,
Manchester had the fourth largest
submission in the UK, and was
placed sixth nationally for overall
quality.
We are the leading department for
Religions and Theology, those few
ahead of us being overwhelmingly
concerned with Christian Studies
(or Jewish Studies) alone.
From our huge choice of subjects,
you can take units on ancient
Hebrew, Greek or Sanskrit;
immerse yourself in the thought of
ancient, medieval and modern
theologians; debate the
philosophical, ethical, and political
dimensions of religious studies;
study scrolls and scriptures from a
variety of traditions, including
Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and
South Asian and Chinese religions;
and familiarise yourself with a
wide range of religious histories
and social theories.
R
What you study
Religion and Theology
This highly flexible course allows
you to choose course units from
the full range of traditions and
topics taught in Religions and
Theology. The core unit introduces
you to the various theories and
methods currently being used,
such as literary, historical, social
scientific and feminist approaches.
With your other options, you can
concentrate on a specific subject
area, or you may prefer to choose
from a variety of different subjects
(eg Islam, Judaism, Christian
theology, Hindu and Buddhist
world views).
(Biblical Studies)
This course gives you a unique
opportunity to study some of the
most influential traditions in the
history of civilisation (the canonical
literatures of Judaism and
Christianity) as an academic
subject and irrespective of
denomination. The course is
challenging in requiring the study
of at least one biblical language
throughout.
If you would like to study both
biblical languages, you may take
the first-year course unit in either
Greek or Hebrew during your
second year, so that you can study
both languages without the
burden of taking both first-level
courses at the same time.
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(Jewish Studies)
(Religion and Society)
This course gives you an
interdisciplinary approach to the
study of Jewish religion, culture
and history. With or without a
Jewish language component, you
learn about the experiences of the
Jewish people and how they
interact between their traditions
and those of their neighbours.
This flexible, highly interdisciplinary
course enables you to apply the
social sciences to the subject
matter of religion. You
concentrate on the implications of
religion for an understanding of
society, and are introduced to the
various theories and methods
currently being used in the subject
area (eg literary, historical, social
scientific and feminist approaches).
The course also encourages you to
study a very wide range of
different religious traditions.
We also introduce you to the
various theories and methods
currently used in the subject area
(eg literary, historical, social
scientific and feminist approaches).
(South Asian Studies)
On this innovative course, you
study the religious, cultural, social
and linguistic traditions of South
Asia itself, and explore
developments in South Asia's
transnational diaspora. The course
is at the forefront of efforts to
understand the practical
dimensions of religious
developments in South Asia. You
confront the methodological
problems associated with studying
religion as it is lived.
You will have the opportunity to
acquire a spoken command of a
modern South Asian language.
You may also spend one semester
abroad in Singapore, where there
is an extensive South Asian Studies
programme.
You may pursue a wide range of
careers and develop skills that are
valuable for many occupations,
including teaching in schools and
colleges, broadcasting and print
journalism, publishing, legal,
personnel, public sector
professions, Civil Service, work
within religious organisations,
NGOs, and many others.
Knowledge and understanding of
different cultural and religious
beliefs are recognised by many
employers as a valuable asset.
and Social Anthropology
An opportunity to study both
Comparative Religion and Social
Anthropology to discover areas
where the two disciplines fruitfully
come together and where their
interaction is less direct.
Although these disciplines are
quite different, the existence of an
interface between the two is
commonly recognised.
Increasingly, scholars of religion
use anthropological concepts and
tools to formulate questions
pertaining to religious
phenomena, while religious ritual
and magico-religious practice have
long been standard topics in the
research of anthropologists. The
study of ethnographic film and
video is made possible with the
Granada Centre for Visual
Anthropology.
Manchester
offers you…
• The UK’s highest international
reputation for research in religion
and theology, which informs all
our taught courses
• An impressive range and variety of
subject areas to choose from
• Access to one of the UK’s major
university libraries, with a fabulous
collection of books and archives in
the areas of religion and theology
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russian
English Language and Russian
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR37
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RQ73
History and Russian BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RV71
Language (Russian) BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RV73
UCAS Code QR17
See page 115
and Management (Russian)
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code NR17
Russian Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code R700
Russian and Screen Studies
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RW76
Russian may also be studied within
European and Combined Studies.
It is possible to study Russian from
beginners or post A-level, with
Arabic, Chinese, French, German,
Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Persian,
Portuguese, Spanish or Turkish.
Typical offer
A-level: AAB-BCC
IB: 35-28
Find out more...
t +44 (0)161 275 3211
f +44 (0)161 275 3031
A small discipline area within a
much larger institution, Russian
Studies offers you the best of both
worlds: small class size, individual
attention from course tutors, and
a supportive, close-knit student
community, combined with the
intellectual, cultural and social
diversity of a large university
located in a cosmopolitan city.
Alongside core Russian language
course units, we offer specialised
units in cinema, history, literature
and culture, politics and society,
business Russian, and Polish
language. At the heart of our
degree courses is an
interdisciplinary and multimediafocused two-unit series: ''Iron
Curtain'': Critical Perspectives on
Russia, Past and Present and
Petersburg: History, Myth, Text.
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What you study
Russian Studies
Gives a comprehensive grounding
in Russian language, culture and
society. Core language course
units include grammar, translation,
comprehension and oral work with
native speakers. Other units cover
a wide range of subjects, including
Russian cinema, society, literature,
history, politics and thought.
language work). This includes, in
Years 1 and 2, one or two courses
in another subject (free choice
options).
Year 3 is spent in a Russianspeaking country.
Core Russian language course
units are complemented by a wide
range of other subjects, including
areas of English language, cultural
theory and literature, and of
classes (lectures, seminars, language
work).
English Language
and Russian
Core language units in Russian are
complemented by units in Russian
cinema, society, literature, history,
politics and thought.
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language work).
Modern Language and
(Russian)
Core language course units in
Russian are complemented
by units covering aspects of
accounting, and international
issues in business.
History and Russian
units are complemented by other
units on very diverse subjects,
including aspects of cultural,
political, social, economic, and
military history, from ancient times
to the 20th century; and Russian
cinema, society, literature, history,
politics and thought.
language work).
Language (Russian)
units are complemented by
numerous other units covering
aspects of European and North
American art, and art-related
the present; and Russian cinema,
society, literature, history, politics
and thought.
language work).
To find out more about Modern
more weight to Russian. You
language work).
Russian and Screen Studies
Combines the study of Russian
language, culture, history and
society with the study of screen
studies. In screen studies, you take
core course units in understanding
film, its history and pre-history,
and its development across other
media (eg television, DVD, internet
distribution).
In Year 1, you study both
subjects equally; in later years
you can maintain this balance, or
devote up to two-thirds of your
time to one subject.
Manchester
offers you…
• A distinguished history in Russian
language and culture since 1919
• High standards of teaching from
established experts in the field,
enthusiastic young specialists and
dedicated language instructors
with extensive teaching experience
• Excellent holdings at the John
Rylands University Library, which
contains broad collections in the
principal fields of Russian Studies
• Impressive resources for both
teaching and independent studies
in the University Language Centre
• A wide range of extracurricular
activities, including Russian film
screenings, informal gatherings at
‘Russian Table', seminars, concerts
and more
• Research in Russian and East
European Studies was rated as the
best in the UK in the 2008 RAE
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social
anthropology
BA 3yrs
UCAS Code VL46
Social Anthropology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code L602
Social Anthropology
BSocSc 3yrs
UCAS Code L600
UCAS Code LM69
UCAS Code LL63
See also Combined Studies page
82, Economic and Social Studies
page 97, Linguistics and Social
Anthropology page 137,
Comparative Religion and Social
Anthropology page 171.
Typical offer
A-level: ABB
IB: 34
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Social anthropology is the study of
the diversity of social and cultural
relations around the world.
Manchester Social Anthropology
was founded in 1949 from a small
group of anthropologists who
developed the world-famous
‘Manchester School,’ a tradition
that specialised in looking at
conflict, law, politics, performance
and rituals, cities, and networks.
Today, we continue that tradition
and have developed further
international recognition for our
visual and media anthropology;
political and economic
anthropology, especially in Latin
America, the Balkans and the
Pacific; the anthropology of new
technologies, including the
internet; new reproductive and
genetic technologies; GIS; and
engineering; and we have
specialisms in the study of borders,
place and space.
Studying social anthropology
enables you to understand how
social and cultural diversity works;
gain techniques for thinking
laterally about almost anything,
since knowing how others see the
world gives you different angles
from which to understand; and to
develop your debating and
negotiating skills, as you learn
how to handle diverse perspectives
and ways of knowing.
In short, studying social
anthropology can change the
way you think.
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What you study
Social Anthropology BSocSc
Our specialist Single Honours
degree takes you progressively
through the process of learning
how to study social and cultural
diversity. This is done both
through studies of particular
peoples and areas of the world,
as well as through providing you
with the means to analyse and
think through social and
cultural material.
Course units reflect Manchester
Social Anthropology’s distinctive
character, drawing upon both our
history and our current academic
staff’s new research.
By the end of the degree, you
will have a thorough knowledge
of the subject and will also be
fully prepared to move on to
postgraduate level studies, or even
research in social anthropology.
Year 1: Provides a solid
grounding in social anthropology,
with course units designed to
give you access to the history
of the subject, different
theoretical approaches, and
studies of different topics and
regions around the world.
You study Culture and Society,
Engaging Social Research,
Culture and Power, Regional
Studies and Cultural Diversity
in Global Perspective.
Year 2: Focuses on the core
themes in social anthropology,
and introduces you in more detail
to some distinctive aspects of
social anthropology at Manchester.
You study sex, gender and kinship;
anthropology of religion; political
and economic anthropology;
ethnographer’s craft; materiality,
sensoriality and visuality; and
current anthropology at
Manchester, in which five
members of staff take you
through their own anthropological
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research in detail, to allow you to
understand the whole process of
how anthropologists do their work
and write their books and articles.
Year 3: Allows you to select course
units to suit your interests more
closely – and, if you wish, to write
a dissertation of your own. In
addition to the core theory course
unit, arguing with anthropology, a
wide range of specialist units are
on offer each year, which always
includes at least two that
specialise in particular regions of
the world at an advanced level,
and which also includes the ability
to study visual and sensory media
anthropology at an advanced level.
These units change according to
the staff teaching them, ensuring
only specialists in each topic will
teach you. Recent courses include
medical anthropology, the
anthropology of museums, the
anthropology of globalization and
development, the anthropology of
education, the anthropology of
sub-saharan Africa, of the Pacific,
and of Amazonia.
Combined degrees
Social anthropology can be studied
as part of the wide-ranging social
science degree, the BA(Economic
and Social Studies), which
enables you to take a broad variety
of subjects, or to specialise in a
particular area, including social
anthropology. Details of the
BA(Economic and Social Studies)
can be found on page 97.
The knowledge and insight gained
in the study of social anthropology
provides skills in understanding
people and meeting the demands
of new, unexpected situations.
Employers recognise the value of a
degree offering a multi-faceted
understanding of society and
cultural diversity.
Anthropology can also be studied
as part of the joint degree in
BA(Hons). This course aims to
provide you with a comprehensive
knowledge of the diversity of
cultural, social and material
aspects of human existence in
prehistoric, historical and
contemporary contexts. It has both
regional and global scope,
focusing on particular peoples and
areas, while considering much
wider issues, including past and
current processes of globalisation.
For details, see page 61.
Our recent graduates are now
working for relief organisations
and development agencies,
museums, cultural heritage
organisations and conservation
projects. Others have gone into
filmmaking, radio, television
broadcasting, journalism, the Civil
Service, local government, HR,
market research, industrial
relations, advertising, law,
accountancy and teaching.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the best-known traditions
of anthropology around the world,
in the ‘Manchester School’
• Access to cutting-edge research
and thinking that is recognised at
an international level
• Opportunities to explore visual,
media, political, economic and
technological anthropology
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sociology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code NL13
UCAS Code LL93
Economics and Sociology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LL13
Politics and Sociology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LL23
UCAS Code LL63
UCAS Code L302
Sociology BSocSc 3yrs
UCAS Code L300
Sociology and Criminology
BA(Econ) 3yrs
UCAS Code LM39
See also Economic and Social
Studies page 97, Combined
Studies page 82, History and
Sociology page 113, Linguistics
and Sociology page 137, Politics,
Philosophy and Economics
page 169.
Typical offer
A-level: ABB-BBB
IB: 34-33
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With global social changes
affecting us all, there could not be
a more exciting or relevant time to
study sociology – and there is no
better place to study sociology
than Manchester.
Our courses introduce the core
theoretical and methodological
issues in sociology and offer a
wide range of optional course
units on key substantive issues
within the discipline, including:
globalisation and social change;
social divisions (class, gender,
ethnicity); intimate relations;
culture; technology; social
movements; and work.
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You will learn to interrogate social
life at different scales, from the
finer details of face-to-face
interaction, to long-term historical
changes affecting relations
between national societies. The
sociology that we teach gives you
the skills to analyse and interpret
contemporary social problems and
developments. It is of general
educational value and provides a
range of skills demanded in
today’s job market.
You can choose between two
degree pathways, as follows:
BA (Economic and Social
Studies) Sociology
In this pathway, you do not have
to specialise in sociology until
Year 3. In Years 1 and 2, you may
take a range of course units in
different social science disciplines,
including sociology and including
some units that are necessary
pre-requisites for later
specialisation. Most Dual Honours
degrees follow this pathway.
For more information on this
degree, see page 97.
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In this pathway, you specialise
immediately in sociology (although
you take optional course units
from other disciplines in Year 1
and enjoy some opportunity to do
so throughout your degree).
Year 2: Provides further training in
research methods in preparation
for a dissertation and for
undertaking independent social
research. You may also choose
from a range of optional course
units.
Year 1: Focuses on core sociology
theories and offers a basic
introduction to social research. You
may also take optional course units
on media sociology, globalisation,
and work and organisations. We
aim to offer something new to
those who have completed
sociology A-level, while also
providing a basic foundation in the
subject for those who have not.
Year 3: Based mainly on the
cutting edge of research in the
different specialist areas of the
discipline. It deals with both
theoretical innovations and new
empirical studies in such fields as
ethnic relations, religion, intimate
relations, the body, counter-culture
and technology. You write a
dissertation based upon your own
original research project.
BSocSc Sociology
Sociology is not a vocational
course in the respect that it leads
directly to a particular occupation.
It is, however, a good degree to
have studied for a wide range of
occupations and allows you to
keep your options open.
Employers in many sectors are
increasingly looking to take on
graduates who are equipped for
‘people work’, giving sociology
strength in the job market. The
transferable skills you will gain in
social research are also a genuine
asset in an economy increasingly
focused upon ‘information’. Our
graduates have taken up diverse
occupations, including teaching,
journalism, the police, social
world, law, retail and trainee
management.
Manchester
offers you…
• One of the UK’s leading
departments with a strong
international reputation,
particularly in relation to issues
of social stratification, intimate
relations, social networks and
social movements
• Staff expertise in a range of
theoretical and methodological
approaches, and research
methods, including quantitative
and qualitative methods, and
historical and comparative
approaches
• Courses informed by cuttingedge research, theories and
studies
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spanish and
portuguese
English Language and
Portuguese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RQ53
English Language and Spanish
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR34
Modern Language (Portuguese)
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR35
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RQ43
History and Portuguese BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RV51
History and Spanish BA 4yrs
UCAS Code VR14
Language (Portuguese) BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RV53
Language (Spanish) BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RV43
Latin American Studies and
Screen Studies BA 4yrs
UCAS Code TW76
Linguistics and Portuguese
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code QR15
UCAS Code QR14
See page 137
and Management (Portuguese)
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code NR15
and Management (Spanish)
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code NR14
Portuguese and Screen Studies
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RW56
Spanish, Portuguese and Latin
UCAS Code RR45
Spanish and Screen Studies
BA 4yrs
UCAS Code RW46
Spanish may also be studied with
Life Sciences, Latin, Maths and
within Combined and European
Studies.
Both Spanish and Portuguese can
be studied with another modern
language (including Arabic,
Chinese, French, German, Hebrew,
Italian, Japanese, Persian, Russian
and Turkish). Details on page 137.
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Our large team of distinguished
scholars and language tutors, from
six different countries, offers
expertise in Spanish, Catalan,
Portuguese and Latin American
studies. Course units available
include: Brazilian/Portuguese
studies; cultural and gender
studies; film studies; history,
literature and culture in latin
america; linguistics; catalan
studies, and textual criticism.
Our Language Centre offers stateof-the-art study facilities, while the
student-run Spanish Society
organises events where you can
meet informally with native
speakers of Spanish. We also offer
a peer mentor scheme for all
incoming Spanish students.
Latin American, Spanish and
Portuguese music, drama and film
events are regularly held in city
centre venues.
What you study
Spanish, Portuguese and Latin
American studies.
Typical offer
A-level: AAA-BBC
IB: 37-30
Enables you to immerse yourself in
Spanish language and Hispanic
culture, with an introduction to
Portuguese studies in Year 1 and a
broad introduction to topics in
culture and literature from the
Lusophone and Spanish-speaking
worlds.
You may continue Portuguese
language and/or pick up Catalan
in Year 2.
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There are optional course units in
areas such as history, literature,
cinema, culture and linguistics.
Year 3 spent abroad, either wholly
in a Spanish-speaking country, or
divided between that and a
Lusophone country.
Free choice options are available in
your first two years.
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Modern Language
(Portuguese)
You may choose course units in
English literature from the AngloSaxon period to the present day,
supplemented by cultural theory.
You complement this with the
study of Spanish or Portuguese
language and culture, society,
literature, linguistics, history, art
and cinema. You may weigh your
course toward one of the subjects
from Year 2 onwards. You spend
Year 3 in a Spanish or Portuguesespeaking country.
English Language
and Portuguese
English Language
and Spanish
You study course units in the
English, with options available in
linguistics as well as English
language. You also study Spanish
or Portuguese language plus
Spanish or Portuguese culture,
history, art and cinema. You may
choose to devote up to two-thirds
of your time to either subject in
Years 2 and 4. You spend Year 3 in
a Spanish or Portuguese-speaking
country.
History and Portuguese
History and Spanish
You gain a comprehensive
grounding in History and
Portuguese or Spanish language
and culture, with a wide range of
options in history from ancient times
to the 20th century, and Spanish or
Portuguese culture, society,
literature, linguistics and cinema. In
Year 1, you study both subjects
equally; in later year, you may
focus more on either subject.
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In Year 3, you work or study in a
country where Spanish or
Portuguese is spoken.
Language (Portuguese)
Language (Spanish)
You study history of art, from
Ancient Greece to the present,
from around the world, plus the
Spanish or Portuguese language.
You also have a wide range of
options in Spanish and Portuguese
linguistics, history, art, thought
and cinema. You spend Year 3 in a
country where Spanish or
Portuguese is spoken.
Modern Language and
(Portuguese)
Modern Language and
(Spanish)
Prepares you for business in a
globalised world with study of
one of the world’s most spoken
languages and their associated
cultures, alongside study of
business in a European and
global context.
You study aspects of management,
and international issues in
business, alongside Portuguese or
Spanish language. Additional
course units cover aspects of the
linguistics, history, art and cinema
of your chosen language.
You may be able to devote more
time to either area of study from
Year 2 onwards. You spend Year 3
in a country where your language
is spoken, with the opportunity to
take on an overseas work
placement during this time.
Spanish and Screen Studies
Latin American Studies and
Screen Studies
Portuguese and Screen
Studies
You study Spanish and Portuguese
language, culture, society, literature,
linguistics and history, alongside
screen studies. In screen studies,
you study core course units in
understanding film, its history and
pre-history, and its development
across other media (eg television,
DVD, internet distribution).
equally; in later years, you may
retain this balance, or spend up to
two-thirds of your time on one or
other of the subjects. You spend
Year 3 in a Spanish or Portuguesespeaking country.
Manchester
offers you…
• A prestigious centre for research
and teaching on the Lusophone
and Spanish-speaking worlds
• An impressive range of subjects,
including aspects of the culture,
literature, cinema, history and
linguistics of Spain, Latin America,
the Hispanic Caribbean and the
Latino and Chicano population of
the USA
• Relevant library holdings
unequalled in Europe outside the
national collections
• An internationally recognised
interdisciplinary Centre for Latin
American Cultural Studies, which
hosts events for the academic and
wider community
• A Manchester-based branch of the
Instituto Cervantes, which hosts
weekly cultural events and is one
of only three in the UK
• Research in SPLAS was rated
as the best in the UK in the
2008 RAE
textiles
Design Management for
Fashion Retailing BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code W290
Fashion and Textile Retailing
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code JN45
Management and Marketing
of Fashion Textiles BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code JN42
Textile Design and Design
Management BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code J4W2
Textile Science and Technology
BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code JJ49
Textile Technology (Business
Management) BSc 3yrs
UCAS Code J4NF
All the above courses have fouryear variants, where Year 3 is
spent away from the University,
either on the ‘Study Abroad’ or
‘with Industrial Experience’
pathway. See course descriptions
for details.
Typical offer
A-level: ABB-ABC
IB: 34-33
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The dynamic nature of today’s
global fashion and textiles
industries requires graduates with
a wide range of skills who are
highly creative and flexible. We
offer science, technology,
management, design, fashion and
retail subjects in a range of courses
that reflect the diverse and unique
nature of fashion and textiles.
• Textile Science and Technology:
For those wishing to pursue a
career in scientific research and
development, or quality control
• Textile Technology (Business
Management): For those
interested in textile technology
who want to follow a career in
production or technical
management
• Textile Design and Design
Management: For those who
want to develop innovative and
exciting fabric ranges from a
strong technical and commercial
knowledge base
• Management and Marketing of
Fashion Textiles: For those with a
keen interest in business and
management, allowing the study
of management in the context of
a global industry
• Fashion and Textile Retailing: For
those seeking a fashion retail
career, with a focus on clothing
technology and management
• Design Management for Fashion
Retailing: For those seeking a
fashion retail career, with a focus
on design technology – digital
media design and design
communication
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qualification. International
students (those paying overseas
fees) registering onto Textile
Technology or Textile Technology
(Business Management) will be
eligible for £2,000 entrance
scholarship paid in the form of a
discount against tuition fees.
Contact
jane.m.orourke@manchester.ac.uk
for details, or visit:
www.manchester.ac.uk/material
s/undergraduate/courses
What you study
Textile Technology
The continuing evolution of the
textile industry, including both the
high performance textiles sector
and the traditional apparel market,
requires graduates with technical
ability. The diverse nature of textile
materials and their manufacturing
processes and applications requires
expertise in engineering, physical
sciences and electronics. This
dynamic industry requires technical
managers who fully understand
the new technologies.
Our two textile technology
courses, Textile Science and
Technology and Textile Technology
(Business Management), follow a
common first year. This provides
you with a fundamental
understanding of fibre, yarn and
fabric manufacture, textile science
and an introduction to textile
management through an
integrated series of lectures,
seminars and laboratory projects.
In subsequent years, Textile Science
and Technology emphasises the
science and technology of textile
materials and processes, while
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Textile Technology (Business
Management) focuses on business
and management in textiles.
Your final-year research project
allows the detailed study of a
related topic. Recent projects have
included areas such as biomedical
textiles, ink-jet printing and ethical
production management.
You will gain the skills to create
and implement the next
generation of textiles innovations
within the global market –
clothing which reacts to climate
change, garments with built-in
communication systems and
medical textiles.
Textile Design
and Design Management
Designers and design managers
have crucial roles to play in
providing the marketplace with the
right designs at the right time and
price. Awareness of technical,
commercial, marketing and fashion
aspects of the industry is essential.
This course has a strong emphasis
on developing the multidisciplinary
skills necessary in today’s
competitive marketplace. It is ideal
for those with a mix of art and
science subjects. You learn to
transfer your creative ideas
successfully into knitted, woven
and printed fabrics using our
unparalleled range of equipment –
from hand-sampling looms and
knitting machines, to state-of-theart, computer-controlled power
machinery.
You develop your creativity and
management skills alongside an
understanding of textile materials
and processes. You are taught
through an integrated series of
practical studio-based design
projects, laboratory classes,
lectures, tutorials and seminars.
In your final year, options allow
you to tailor the course to your
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specific interests, whether in textile
technology, or management and
enterprise.
Management and Marketing
of Fashion Textiles
This degree course offers you a
chance to study a broad range of
relevant subjects to equip you for
a variety of careers in the dynamic
and diverse global fashion textiles
industry – and beyond.
The fashion and textiles industry
incorporates a diverse range of
products and processes, from fashion
apparel and household textiles, to
highly technical textile products like
performance sportswear, and to
industrial products like bulletproof
vests and specialist fibres, yarns and
fabrics. A particular strength of this
course is the opportunity to study
applied management and marketing
subjects such as fashion marketing,
branding, supply chain management
and retailing alongside specialist
textile technology subjects.
We offer a robust focus on
academic theory through lectures,
group activities and seminars as
well as practical lab-based classes.
Assessment is through a variety of
informal and formal methods such
as examinations, project work,
quizzes and coursework.
Year 1: Establishes the
fundamentals in management and
marketing concepts, as well as
introducing you to fibres,
materials, fabrics and textile
production processes.
Year 2: Builds on the principals
introduced in Year 1 by exploring
specific aspects of applied
management and marketing indepth alongside some practical
textile subjects.
Final year: Focuses on strategic
management and marketing
subjects, with the chance to
undertake a research project.
The combination of applied
management and marketing
expertise with technical
underpinning provides our
graduates with the specialist
knowledge and skills demanded
by the fashion textiles industry.
Fashion
and Textiles Retailing
This course involves retail/design,
management and technology, and
offers two specific themes based
on business management and
clothing. An extensive range of
core courses in retailing and textiles
are taught via practical studiobased projects, tutorials, lectures
and problem-based learning.
The business option incorporates
advanced marketing and
management course units,
including advanced IT/web skills.
The clothing option equips you
with product knowledge to work
and effectively communicate with
international fabric and garment
manufacturers in the fashion
supply chain.
Retailing is a dynamic sector with
growing employment opportunities
for graduates. We provide you
with the full range of academic
and management skills required:
from consumer behaviour, to
textile testing, and from costing, to
fashion promotion.
You become fully conversant with
this exciting industry through
studying developments in retailing,
the mechanics of fashion and
fashion operations management,
as well as learning about the
processes and materials involved in
textile production. This enables
you to fully understand the
products you retail, and be equally
comfortable talking to technical
managers about performance
requirements as you are analysing
consumer behaviour, or writing
copy for press releases.
Design Management
for Fashion Retail
As design plays an increasingly
important part in consumer
lifestyle, there is a growing
demand for professionals within
global retailing organisations who
can combine an awareness of
design and fashion with the
necessary retail and management
skills.
This multidisciplinary degree allows
creative individuals to develop
expertise in computer-aided design
and multimedia design, alongside
a sound knowledge of retailing,
consumer behaviour, fashion
management and design
communication.
This course produces highly
creative managers who have the
technical and design competencies
and the management and
marketing skills demanded by
today’s fast-moving fashion retail
industry. As retail design managers
find themselves facing more
diverse roles, this course aims to
meet these changing needs in
what is currently one of the most
rapidly evolving and major growth
areas of business.
Over three or four years of study,
you will gain a detailed and broad
understanding of the fashion retail
sector with design management
techniques. An extensive range of
core courses in retailing and
textiles are taught via practical
studio-based projects, tutorials,
lectures and problem-based
learning.
Courses with Industrial
Experience and with
Study Abroad
All our courses are available with
Industrial Experience or Study
Abroad. These four-year courses
allow a third year on an Englishspeaking placement, either in
industry, or at an educational
institution abroad. The first and
second years are the same as the
equivalent three-year course.
If you wish to take either of these
pathways, you need to achieve the
appropriate progression criteria.
Industrial placements
These are organised during Year 2,
in liaison with the University’s
Careers Service and academic
staff. Year 3 is spent in
employment within one or more
placement companies, where the
work content comprises
experience relevant to the course.
You undertake a case study of
your placement company in order
to better appreciate the
commercial environment and may
well coordinate a specific project.
You return to the University for
your final year.
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years, and continues to be so, with
several companies actively
recruiting our graduates.
Our courses prepare you for a variety
of careers. Graduates go into both
the manufacturing and retail sectors
of the textile and clothing industry as
garment and fabric technologists,
quality control specialists, technical
managers, designers, design
managers, selectors, buyers,
marketing managers, sales and
production managers. Many enter
careers in research and
development, and a number follow
careers unrelated to textiles, such as
teaching, accountancy, advertising,
finance and banking.
Recent employers include: Arcadia,
Ciba Geigy, Debenhams, Gap,
House of Fraser, IBM, John Lewis,
Marks and Spencer, Matalan,
Mercedes, Next, Paul Smith, and
Shell.
Study Abroad placements
Year 3 is spent abroad studying in
an English-speaking university in
France, Sweden, Portugal, Hong
Kong or the USA. There may also
be an opportunity to study in India
or the Netherlands. This year will
be composed of course units
chosen from textiles, technology,
design and management subjects
and a supervised research project.
You return to Manchester for Year
4 to study alongside those on the
final year of the standard threeyear courses.
Studying a textiles course at
Manchester gives you a wide
range of career opportunities.
Many of our graduates have gone
on to take up leading positions in
industry, commerce and education
throughout the world. Our
graduate placement record has
been outstanding over many
Manchester
offers you…
• An international reputation for
teaching and research that attracts
funding and sponsorship from
industry and the retail sector
• Superb facilities, including wellequipped textile processing,
materials testing and chemistry
laboratories with a wide variety of
apparatus and industrial
machinery
• Dedicated creative design studios
and computer clusters with access
to digital media design and
multimedia learning packages
• The largest collection of textile
books in the world in our
University library
• An excellent graduate
employment record
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‘small print’
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Now you’ve got to grips with all the
fantastic opportunities that The
University of Manchester has to offer,
this section contains everything that
you need to know in order to apply to
study here, including all the essential
details on:
• Applications and admissions
• Entry requirements
• University regulations for applicants
• Financial support
• Disability support
• English language support
Please note…
This prospectus is prepared well in advance
of the academic year to which it relates. At
the time of going to press, the degree
courses described herein are those that the
University is planning to offer. The University
will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver
courses in accordance with the descriptions
set out in this prospectus.
However, the University reserves the right to
make variations to the contents or methods
of delivery of courses, to discontinue
courses and to merge and combine courses,
if such action is reasonably considered to be
necessary by the University.
• Equality and diversity policy
(including widening participation)
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Applications and admissions
Further details can be found at
aduate/howtoapply
The University is committed to
providing a fair admissions system
that admits students of outstanding
achievement and potential,
irrespective of their background. In
so doing, we are committed to the
five key principles of the Schwartz
Report: transparency; minimising
barriers to entry; selecting for
merit; potential and diversity;
professionalism and using
assessment methods that are
reliable and valid.
The University is dedicated to
providing a high level of applicant
care and aims to ensure that
decisions are made without undue
delay.
How to apply
Applications for The University of
Manchester must be made via
UCAS. Visit www.ucas.com for
more information on how to
apply.
Applications made before the
closing date will be considered
equally against the stated selection
criteria and in the context of the
number of available places. The
University will consider late
applications only for courses
where places are still available. For
many courses, places may not be
available after the deadline. You
are advised to apply as soon as
you have made a careful and
considered choice of institutions
and degree courses based on
detailed course descriptions, rather
than course titles alone.
Deferred entry
Applications from students who
wish to defer entry by one year
will be considered. If you wish to
defer entry, please check with the
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admissions staff for the relevant
course before you apply.
What happens to your
application?
When your application is received
at The University of Manchester,
we will send you an
acknowledgement that we have
received it and are considering it
against the selection criteria. The
University receives many excellent
applications each year. Many of
our courses receive several
applications for each available
place, so regrettably we cannot
offer places to all applicants who
have the minimum entry
qualifications that we require.
All applicants for a course are
assessed against the same entry
criteria. Where places are limited,
they are offered to those eligible
applicants who best meet our
selection criteria, and who
admissions officers judge to have
most potential to benefit from
their chosen course and to
contribute both to the academic
department and the University.
Methods of assessing applications
vary between courses, but may
include: prior and predicted
academic achievement; references;
personal or supporting statements;
interview; aptitude tests; and
research proposals. We also
consider any exceptional individual
circumstances or personal barriers
to learning, such as extended
illness or being in local authority
care, where an application
provides such information.
Information on the entry
requirements and selection
procedures for each course can be
found online:
aduate/courses – and in the entry
profiles available on the UCAS
website: www.ucas.com
Our applicants come from diverse
educational, professional and
personal backgrounds. We
recognise that occasionally a
course's standard procedure for
assessing applications will not
provide the admissions tutor with
an accurate understanding of an
applicant's suitability. In such
cases, we may ask applicants to
provide us with alternative
evidence to support their
applications. The admissions staff
from the School will ask you
directly if they would like you to
provide any additional
information.
If you have already satisfied the
academic entry requirements for
your chosen course, you may be
made an unconditional offer. If
you have not yet taken some of
your examinations, it is likely that
your offer will be conditional upon
your achievement of a specified
level of performance in your
examinations.
We will advise you if you need to
satisfy any other requirements,
such as passing a Criminal Records
Bureau check, or demonstrating
medical fitness to practice.
Admissions officers decide
whether to consider
re-applications for their courses
and you should not assume
that all courses will do this. A
re-application for the same year
of entry will only be considered
where you can provide additional
evidence of your suitability. The
University reserves its right to draw
upon all information from your
previous applications (including
correspondence, personal
statements, references, or
interview), or any previous
registrations at the University as a
student, when assessing your
suitability for your chosen course.
UCAS EXTRA
Details on UCAS EXTRA are
available on the UCAS website:
www.ucas.com
Confirming your place
After The University of Manchester
has been notified of your exam
results, and if you meet the terms
of your offer, you do not need to
contact us. You will receive a letter
from UCAS and from the University
confirming your acceptance and
instructing you on the next steps.
If you have narrowly failed to meet
the grades required, you may still
be accepted, so do not assume
you have been automatically
rejected. In certain cases, we will
contact you to ask if you wish to
be considered for a different but
related course. You are not obliged
to accept this and will have the
opportunity for further discussion.
An offer of a place on a course at
the University will be subject to
your meeting the University entry
requirements and any academic or
other conditions set out in the
formal letter from UCAS, or from
the relevant University admissions
officer.
If the University makes you an
offer of a place, it is essential that
you are aware of the current terms
on which the offer is made. If you
are in any doubt, please ask your
admissions officer for confirmation
of the precise position before you
accept the offer.
Clearing
Details of the clearing
arrangements that will apply in
2011 will be available at:
Our admissions policy
If you would like to find out more
about the University’s admissions
policy, please refer to our website:
aduate/howtoapply/policies
Alternatively, you can request a
copy from the Student
Recruitment, Admissions and
International Development
Division: tel +44(0)161 275 2077.
Our widening participation
policy
See page 193 for details.
Returning to education
The University welcomes students
of all ages, and age is no barrier to
entry.
We welcome applications from all
students, including those wishing
to begin a degree course after a
break from formal study.
The University of Manchester has a
programme of information and
support for students returning to
study after a break. For
information, contact the Student
Recruitment, Admissions and
Widening Participation Division:
tel +44 (0)161 275 2077. The
Students’ Union Advice Centre
also offers support and advice.
Appeals and complaints
for applicants
We aim to consider all applications
fairly and effectively in line with our
procedures. However, if you are
dissatisfied with the outcome or
treatment of your application, you
should request feedback on your
application from the admissions
staff for the course for which you
have applied. If you are not satisfied
with the feedback, you should use
the ‘Appeals and Complaints
Procedure for Applicants’, which
has been established to safeguard
the interests of prospective
students. The Procedure is available
on the University website:
aduate/howtoapply/policies
Data protection
When you sign the declaration on
the UCAS application form, you
agree that UCAS and the
universities and colleges can
process your personal and sensitive
data and keep a copy of your form
to collect statistics and detect and
prevent fraud. Accompanying
UCAS guidance gives details of the
purposes for data processing and
details of third parties to whom
data may be disclosed, including
your referee and your
school/college.
If you are making a general
enquiry to the University, you
should be informed of any further
processing that might take place
and to whom your data will be
disclosed, eg your details will be
passed to the relevant academic
School/s. You will also be informed
if your enquiry will be retained on
file for a specific period, as you
have a right to object to this.
Entry requirements
Indicative entry requirements for
each course can be found in this
prospectus under each subject
area, and in the course index.
Full entry requirements can be
found on the University website
www.manchester.ac.uk or in
the University’s entry profiles at
www.ucas.com
General entry requirements
The entry requirements are set for
each course and are designed to
ensure you are sufficiently
prepared to follow your chosen
programme of study. Careful
consideration will be given to your
application on the basis of your
qualifications, experience, abilities
and potential. Published entry
requirements are indicative and
the conditions of any offer made
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will depend on your individual
application.
We welcome applications from
students achieving excellence in a
wide range of international and
UK qualifications.
Acceptable combinations of
qualification levels and types vary
from one course to another.
Normally we require specified
levels of achievement at Level 3,
eg A-levels. Some courses also
specify certain levels of attainment
in particular Level 2 subjects, such
as GCSEs. All courses require
applicants to have acceptable
levels of literacy and numeracy. For
some courses, compulsory subject
requirements apply. For further
advice on current entry
requirements for specific courses,
please contact the academic
School concerned. Contact details
can be found on our website.
If you have qualifications from
outside the UK and EU and wish
to check if they are acceptable for
entry, please contact the
International Development team:
international@manchester.ac.uk.
The University treats each
application individually. Please
ensure that within your application
you provide information on any
factors that have restricted your
opportunity to study the required
subjects, or attain the required
grades. You should also ask your
school/college to include such
information in the reference.
English language
Teaching, assessment and student
support will normally take place in
English. You must demonstrate
your proficiency in the written and
spoken use of the English
language to the standard required
by the University and the specific
entry requirements of the course
you are applying for.
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The minimum acceptable level of
proficiency for admission to most
courses is GCSE English Language
(grade C or above), or an
International English Language
Testing (IELTS) average score of
6.0. For more linguistically
demanding courses (eg Law,
Management and Medicine),
requirements are higher.
There are a number of acceptable
English Language qualifications. For
further advice, please contact the
International Development team:
international@manchester.ac.uk
The University of Manchester will
continue to review its entry
requirements in the light of its
teaching and learning strategy,
developments in the pre-university
sector and the changing applicant
profile.
Foundation year courses
Foundation year courses enable
UK, EU and international students
with ability, but without
appropriate qualifications, to
progress onto degree courses at
the University.
We recommend that international
applicants whose first language is
not English, consider the threeweek, pre-sessional English
language course offered by the
University Language Centre. We
may advise students requiring
further support to undertake
longer pre-sessional courses.
for UK and EU students
For further information on
English language support, see
Medicine/Dental Surgery/Pharmacy
with a Foundation Year courses
are also available. As with our
other foundation year courses,
these allow suitable applicants of
demonstrably high ability, but
without appropriate qualifications
in relevant preparatory subjects, an
opportunity to progress onto a
degree course. See pages 92, 149
and 161.
Adults returning
to education
The University encourages
applications from those wishing to
begin a degree course after a
break from formal study. We
recognise that standard selection
measures and procedures may not
enable you to fully demonstrate
your suitability. Admissions officers
will seek and consider alternative
evidence in order to give you
equivalent consideration. Where
they deem this alternative
evidence to meet entry criteria
fully, standard academic entry
requirements may be altered.
It is very useful to start a degree
course with relevant study skills
and knowledge and many subject
areas will want some evidence that
you have recently engaged in
formal study.
currently offers foundation year
courses in Engineering, Science
and Life Sciences, details of which
can be found in the course
sections of this prospectus, pages
103 and 136.
for international students
International candidates can apply
for foundation year courses in the
Faculty of Engineering and Physical
Sciences and the Faculty of Life
Sciences, details of which can be
found in the course sections of this
prospectus, pages 103 and 136.
The University also validates the
University Foundation Programme
offered by INTO Manchester. The
INTO Foundation Programme, in
partnership with The University of
Manchester, offers progression to
courses in the Faculty of
Humanities and the Faculty of
Engineering and Physical Sciences.
See:
aduate/courses/foundationyear
University regulations for
applicants
It is now generally accepted that
the relationship between a
university and a student is
contractual. The University has
therefore decided to set down this
information for applicants, which
you are expected to read before
accepting a place. While the
information may seem somewhat
daunting, it is important for you to
put it in context: the
overwhelming majority of students
complete their studies uneventfully
and comply effortlessly with this
regulatory framework.
When you accept a place at the
University, you agree to comply
with the rules and regulations
under which the University and its
students must operate. The
principles underpinning these are
set out in the University’s Statutes,
Ordinances and Regulations. Those
which will be most directly
relevant to you as a registered
student are summarised below,
and are described more fully in
other University documents, which
will be provided to you when you
start at the University.
A full listing of the Charter,
Statutes, Ordinances and
Regulations is listed on the
University website at:
www.manchester.ac.uk/
governance
The main elements of the rules
and regulations with which you
will be expected to comply are
outlined below:
Registration and payment
of fees (Ordinance XVI)
Registration is the process by which
students are formally admitted to
the University each academic year
and undertake to pay their tuition
fees, or provide evidence of
sponsorship/funding. At the end of
the process, students receive a
University student card, which lasts
for the expected duration of the
course of study (subject to annual
validation and payment of tuition
fees). Until registration is
completed, a student is not entitled
to attend classes or use the facilities
of the University. Students wishing
to pay their fees by instalments can
do so by setting up a Direct Debit
agreement with The University of
Manchester. Details of instalment
arrangements are found in the
Crucial Guide, which is circulated
to all new students before they
register, or can be obtained from
their School, or online:
www.studentnet.manchester.ac.
uk/crucial-guide
Unless otherwise agreed, a student
shall cease to be a registered student
if arrangements for payment of fees
are not fulfilled. A student will not
be permitted to re-register in
following years until all fees and
other sums due to the University and
incurred in a previous academic year,
have been paid in full.
The University reserves the right to
terminate the registration of a
student who is subsequently
found to have omitted or falsified
relevant facts or information in
connection with his/her
application for admission.
It is important that you know the
level of fees that you will be
required to pay. Please refer to the
section on Finance on page 191
for details. If you have any queries
about fees, you are advised to
contact the University’s Student
Services Centre, or visit:
www.studentnet.manchester.ac
.uk/crucial-guide/financiallife/tuition-fees
The fees payable by students
increase with inflation. The
University therefore also reserves
the right to make such alterations
to the fees as necessary.
Attendance and absence
(General regulation XX)
Each programme of study has
specific compulsory requirements
for the work and attendance of
students, which are set down in
the relevant Programme
Handbook. The work and
attendance of students is
monitored throughout the
academic year and, if it is found
that any student is not meeting
the relevant requirements, he or
she will be given an opportunity
for improvement. If there is then
no improvement, the student may
not be permitted to take the
examinations relating to their
selected academic programme.
Students who have been refused
permission to take examinations
for reasons of unsatisfactory work
or attendance, or who have been
excluded from the University for
failure to meet the academic or
professional requirements of the
course, may appeal against such
decisions.
Examinations
and assessments
(General regulation XII)
Details of the University
examination and assessment
regulations are given in the
relevant Faculty or School
Handbook and Programme
Handbook, both of which are
available to students at
registration. These details may also
be obtained from the Faculty
concerned. Assessment results
represent the considered academic
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judgement of the examiners. There
is no provision for appeal against
the academic judgement of the
examiners, although requests for
review of the decisions of
examiners may be made by
students on certain grounds,
including circumstances affecting
performance previously not known
to the examiners; procedural
irregularities; prejudice, or bias.
The University views very seriously
any kind of attempted malpractice
in examinations and will take
disciplinary action against students
for such misconduct. The range of
penalties that may be imposed for
unfair practice in examinations, or
plagiarism in coursework or
dissertations, include assigning a
mark of zero to the paper or
coursework concerned, suspension
from the University for a specified
period, or expulsion from the
University.
The University will withhold the
award of a degree to any student
who has not paid in full all fees
and other monies due to the
University until such debts are
cleared.
Conduct and discipline
of students (General
regulation XVII)
Students are expected to abide by
the University regulations relating
to conduct, both academic and
non-academic. Misconduct or
breaches of regulations may lead
to disciplinary action being taken.
The essence of misconduct is
improper interference, in the
broadest sense, with the proper
functioning of activities of the
University, or those who work or
study in the University, or action
which otherwise damages the
University.
Harassment
The University seeks to create a
study environment which is free of
harassment and which protects
the dignity of female and male
students irrespective of their sexual
orientation, racial or ethnic
background, religion or disabled
status. It regards sexual, racial or
personal harassment as most
serious and requires all students to
observe its policy in this area. In
cases where a complaint of
harassment is substantiated, the
individual responsible may be
subject to disciplinary action.
Complaints procedure
(General regulation XVIII)
As part of its commitment to
ensuring the standard and quality
of its courses, services and
facilities, the University has a
Complaints Procedure to deal with
complaints from students. Every
reasonable effort will be made to
deal promptly and efficiently with
all complaints, to investigate them
thoroughly and objectively and to
seek to resolve them satisfactorily.
Students will be expected to
follow and complete the
University’s complaints procedure
where it is appropriate, before
attempting to resolve grievances
by other means.
Regulations relating to study and
study facilities:
Computer use
(Ordinance XIV and
General regulation XV)
The University’s computing
facilities are made available for
academic and related work only.
The misuse, abuse or interference
with any computing equipment,
programme, data, documentation,
or other accessible materials are
specifically prohibited.
The University’s regulations
amplify these general provisions
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and define the responsibilities of
users of University facilities. A
breach of these regulations may
also be an offence under civil or
criminal law. The University will
take disciplinary action against a
student in respect of breaches of
the regulations and may refer the
matter to the Police.
The University reserves the right to
monitor the use of email or the
internet if there are reasonable
grounds to suspect misuse of
these facilities.
Copyright (Ordinance XIV)
No copyright protected materials
should be copied in any medium,
or used in any way other than that
provided for:
a under the terms of the relevant
law on copyright;
b in accordance with guidance
issued by the University;
c under the terms of the copyright
licences held by the University;
d by special permission granted by
or on behalf of the owner of the
copyright material.
Infringement is a serious matter
and will be liable to disciplinary
action. It may also result in the
student being prosecuted.
Intellectual Property (IP)
and Data Protection
(Ordinance XIV)
Project work that a student
undertakes or contributes to
during his/her studies at the
University may create an invention,
or other work in which there is IP,
or result in the work being
published in collaboration with
others. A student might also do
work outside his/her studies, but
using University resources. In most
such instances, the University will
own the IP created by the student,
but assumes responsibility for
protecting the IP and, where
appropriate, commercialising it.
The University acknowledges the
position of students who have
created IP and seeks to ensure that
they get appropriate recognition
and reward. The University also
has a right to use and copy theses
and other works created by
students in various ways for its
teaching and research work.
Students should therefore be
aware that on accepting a place at
the University they are formally
acknowledging the University’s
rights of ownership and rights to
use and copy as well as its policy
on exploitation.
processes personal information
about you, which will be used in
administering all matters relating
to your course and, as appropriate
and relevant, relating to the
provision of University of
Manchester facilities. The data is
processed in accordance with the
requirements of the Data
Protection Act 1998 and within
the limits agreed with the
University’s Data Protection
Officer. It gives you the right to
check the information held and to
correct it if necessary.
Library
(General regulation XIV)
The Library services and facilities
available to students are set out in
a series of User Guides published
by, and available in, the Library.
Admission to the Library, use of its
materials and resources, charging
of fines and conduct within the
Library are governed by the
University’s regulations. Failure to
observe the provisions of these
regulations or misconduct within
the Library may result in
disciplinary action being taken.
Financial support
While the information in this
prospectus is correct at the time
of going to press, for up-to-date
information please see both
the Student Finance England
website at
www.studentfinanceengland.
co.uk and The University of
Manchester’s website at
www.manchester.ac.uk/stude
ntfinance
Tuition fees
In 2010/11, all new full-time
home/EU undergraduate entrants
will be charged £3,290 per year
tuition fees for all programmes of
study. This is likely to increase with
inflation for 2011/12. You can
defer payment of your tuition fees
by taking out a student fee loan.
Repayments begin the April after
you leave higher education and
earn more than £15,000 per
annum.
Student loans
Maintenance loans – New home,
UK entrants to university receive
their main financial support in the
form of a loan, part of which
(28%) is income-assessed. This
loan is repayable after graduation,
at a rate of 9% on earnings over
£15,000 a year. The level of the
loan for entrants in the academic
year 2011/12 has not yet been
established, but the maximum
support in 2010/11 for a first-year
student living away from home
outside London is £4,950.
Fee loans – Students can apply to
the Student Loans Company for a
fee loan (to cover the cost of
tuition fees) in the same way that
they apply for maintenance loans.
Students will start repaying these
loans with their maintenance loan
when they leave higher education
and are earning more than
£15,000 per year.
Maintenance grants
New full-time home students from
lower income households will be
able to apply for an incomeassessed non-repayable
maintenance grant of up to
£2,906 per year (the 2010/11
value).
NHS bursaries
Students studying for degrees in
nursing, midwifery and professions
allied to medicine may be eligible
for NHS support in the form of a
means-tested bursary and
assistance towards tuition fees.
NHS bursaries are grants awarded
to eligible students to cover
everyday living costs. For further
information, please refer to the
NHS careers website:
www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk
Assessment process
Entitlement to help (loan and/or
grant) towards living costs (based
on the level of your household
income) will be carried out by
Student Finance England.
Applicants are advised to contact
Student Finance England for
further information and advice.
For further information, please
refer to:
www.direct.gov.uk/studentfina
nce
Tuition fees for
international students
Tuition fees for new international
students are fixed for the duration
of a programme of study – ie if
you enter as a student in
September 2011, you will pay the
same tuition fee for each
subsequent year of your course
(with the exception of medical
courses where non-clinical and
clinical fees may apply).
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Decisions on ‘home’ and
‘international’ fee status are
governed by UK legislation (the
‘Fees and Awards Regulations’).
Generally, people who are
nationals of countries other than
the UK or EU, and who do not
have indefinite leave to remain, or
asylum status, and are not settled
in the UK, and occasionally UK or
EU nationals who have been
domiciled outside the UK or EU for
some time, will be classified as
‘international’ for fees purposes.
If you have been assessed as being
‘international’ for fees purposes,
University tuition fees for 2011/12
have not been set to date, but for
the 2010/11 academic year the
standard international fees for
new students were:
Arts courses
£11,300
per year
Science courses
(laboratory or
studio-based)
£14,200
per year
Clinical courses
in Medicine
or Dentistry
£25,900
per year
The University of Manchester has a
number of non-standard fees and
you are strongly advised to make
sure you are aware of what your
fees will be before accepting the
offer of a place to study at the
University. These fees do not
include living or other costs such
as accommodation, equipment
and books, and we recommend
that you budget an additional
minimum of £7,700 (2010 level)
per year for a standard 38-week
undergraduate course.
Scholarships and bursaries
The University of Manchester aims
to attract the very best students
from all backgrounds, rewards
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high achievement and provides
financial help for students who
might otherwise decide not to
proceed to university.
Students from the UK
The very latest information on our
schemes can be found on our
website:
www.manchester.ac.uk/student
finance
You can also find additional
scholarship and bursary
information on page 52.
Students may find that they are
eligible for more than one
scholarship or bursary. If so, they
will receive all University award(s)
for which they are eligible. Please
see our website for further details
of the eligibility criteria.
Access to Learning Fund
This is money made available by
the Government to universities to
provide additional financial
support to home, UK, full-time
and part-time students. The funds
are available in cases where access
to higher education might be
inhibited by financial
considerations; or where, for
whatever reason (including
disability), students face serious
financial difficulties.
Further information is available
from the University’s Student
Services Centre: tel +44 (0)161
275 5000.
Additional charges
You should also be aware that all
degree courses require you to
purchase for your own personal
use books, stationery and all other
usual materials necessary for the
study of an academic subject at a
high level.
Disability support
All students with additional
support needs are strongly
encouraged to contact the staff in
the DSO for advice and
information.
The University welcomes
applications from people with
additional support needs as a
result of a medical condition,
disability, mental health problem,
or specific learning difficulty, eg
dyslexia, dyspraxia, etc. All such
applications will be considered on
exactly the same academic
grounds as other applications, but
you need to make your own
decision as to the suitability of the
University’s provision.
Contacting us in advance
If you are a candidate with
additional support needs, you are
invited to contact the Admissions
Officer of the School in which you
are interested, or the University
DSO, in order to discuss any needs
you may have, arrangements that
may be necessary, and the extent
to which appropriate support is
available. You are welcome to visit
the University before applying, to
find out whether this university is
the right one for you.
Open days
Details of open days are available
from the Student Recruitment,
Admissions and Widening
Participation Division (tel +44
(0)161 275 2077) – although you
may prefer to arrange a separate
visit. The University’s DSO can
supply further information and a
member of staff will be pleased to
meet you, by prior arrangement,
should you choose to visit.
Additional support needs do not
necessarily arise from a health
issue, but if you need any
particular medical treatment, you
should contact the University
Student Occupational Health
Service to find out about the local
availability of treatment.
Accommodation
You should inform the
Accommodation Office if you
need any specific facilities,
eg wheelchair-adapted
accommodation, flashing alarms,
etc.
Adaptations have been made to a
number of rooms in halls of
residence to meet the needs of
students with impaired mobility.
Information about accommodation
can be obtained from the
Accommodation Office (tel +44
(0)161 275 2881). Provision has been
made to meet the needs of students
with hearing or sight impairments,
and there are also extensive IT and
other support facilities.
Specialist software
The University has specialist
software on campus for blind,
visually impaired and dyslexic
students and provision is made for
study skills and other support for
students with specific learning
difficulties. Contact the DSO (tel
+44 (0)161 275 7512/8518) for
more information.
The Office can also provide a copy
of the University’s Disability
Equality Scheme and Action Plan –
which sets out the policy and
provision for staff, students and
visitors with a disability, as well as
advice and help with applying for
the Disabled Students’ Allowance
(DSA).
www.manchester.ac.uk/dso
email dso@manchester.ac.uk
Information is also available from
the Students’ Union Welfare
Officer:
+44 (0)161 275 2945
English language support
(including related courses for
international students)
The University Language Centre
offers a variety of English language
courses throughout the year to
help you both before and during
your degree course.
The Gateway Programme is
available throughout the year if
you need an extended period of
English language improvement to
prepare for your degree course.
Intensive Pre-Sessional Academic
English courses are also provided
leading up to the start of the
academic year.
Our part-time In-Sessional support
services ensure that you continue
to be fully supported if you need
to further develop your English
language skills during your
academic studies.
As a UCAS centre, a service
offering advice and help for
international students is available
and, because we are a regional
IELTS testing centre, you can
prepare for and take the test at
the University Language Centre.
Equality and diversity
policies
The University of Manchester is
committed to providing a positive
working and learning environment
free from discrimination,
harassment or victimisation, where
all staff and students are treated
with respect and dignity.
We aim to ensure that:
• All students have equal access to
the full range of institutional
facilities, wherever possible
• We involve and consult with
students on key issues that are
important to you
• The University is a friendly and
welcoming environment for all
our students, irrespective of your
age, disability, ethnicity, gender,
religion or sexual orientation
Visit our website for more detailed
information:
www.manchester.ac.uk/equality
anddiversity
Alternatively, for advice or
guidance, please contact the
Equality and Diversity Team:
Pre-registration courses
tel +44 (0)161 306 5857
• The Gateway Programme (SeptSept): General and Academic
English, IELTS preparation
text +44 (0)7535957711
• Summer Pre-sessional Courses
(mid April-September 20, 10, 5
and 3 weeks): Academic English
Post-registration courses
• Testing service with
recommendations on results
available to schools and students
• In-Sessional Support Classes:
Academic Writing, Academic
Listening and Speaking,
Pronunciation and Grammar
• Academic Writing
Tutorials/Clinics: Advice,
feedback and tutorial support
www.manchester.ac.uk/ulc
email
equalityanddiversity@manchester.ac
.uk
Widening participation
We are firmly committed to being
an open and accessible institution
that pro-actively seeks out talented
people capable of benefiting from
higher education.
Where there are barriers to higher
education progression – be they
financial, educational, or cultural –
we seek to remove these and, in
doing so, to contribute to the
expansion of higher education
opportunities, nationally and
internationally. Our strategy to
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expand opportunity and access to
higher education consists of pre
and post-16 activities, admissions
and student support work.
Within our local communities in
Greater Manchester, we undertake
a wide range of work reaching out
to primary and secondary learners
and their key influencers. This aims
to promote progression to higher
education generally, rather than to
The University of Manchester. This
programme consists of masterclasses, mentoring programmes,
higher education summer schools,
taster courses and visits.
Our post-16 programme aims to
proactively identify students of
outstanding achievement and
potential for progression to The
University of Manchester,
irrespective of background. This
consists of a UK-wide strategy of
attendance at key events and
conventions, presentations by key
University staff on HE applications
and choices and campus-visit
opportunities.
In addition, we deliver a flagship
progression initiative, the
Manchester Access Programme
(MAP), to support outstanding
students from underrepresented
groups in Greater Manchester to
enter The University of Manchester,
or another research-intensive
university. Information about these
initiatives is available at:
www.manchester.ac.uk/schoolsa
ndcolleges
Through our admissions process,
we aim to identify students of
outstanding achievement and
potential. Our overriding purpose
is to seek out and attract the very
best learners we can from around
the UK and the rest of the world.
In so doing, we are committed to
ensuring that the process of
student recruitment, selection and
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admission is transparent, fair and
able to identify outstanding
students from all backgrounds.
We are also aware that many
prospective students are deterred
from seeking access to a university
because of financial reasons. We
have therefore made one of the
largest investments in the UK into
scholarships and bursaries for
talented students who might
otherwise be denied a higher
education because of their financial
circumstances. For further
information, see the Finance section
on page 52 and our website:
aduate/funding
We want to ensure that you are
supported in making the
decision to study here. You are
free to contact us with any
questions you may have about
entry to the University or
student support facilities by
telephoning +44 (0)161 275
2077 and we strongly
encourage you to take up the
opportunity to visit us on one
of our Open Days (see the
inside front cover for details).
maps
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how to get here
All directions listed are to the
Visitors Centre in University
Place building 37 on the
campus map (see page 198).
By air
Manchester Airport is
approximately 10 miles from
the University. The taxi fare
from Manchester Airport is
around £20.
By bus
From Piccadilly Train Station
catch the 147.
From Piccadilly Bus Station catch
any of the following:
14, 16, 41, 42, 43, 44, 48, 111,
140, 142, 157 and 250
From Victoria Train Station, catch
the Tram to Piccadilly Bus Station
and catch one of above services.
From Manchester Airport catch
the 43.
Sat Nav
Sackville St postcode
M1 3BB
Oxford Rd postcode
M13 9PL
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By road
All approach routes are clearly
signposted ‘Universities’.
M62 (Eastbound), M602
Leave the M62 at J12 and join
the M602. At the end of the
M602 join Regent Road (A57)
and continue along and join the
A57M (Mancunian Way). Leave
at the second exit, sign-posted
A34 (hair-pin bend). To go to
Sackville Street, keep right. To go
to Oxford Road, keep left and
join the A34 (dual carriageway)
and get in the right hand lane.
Turn right at the first set of
traffic lights into Grosvenor
Street. Stay in the left hand lane
and turn left at the next set of
traffic lights onto Oxford Road
(B5117).
Go straight on through the next
set of traffic lights and the
University's Visitors Centre is on
the left hand side in University
Place, (building 37 on the
campus map).
M62 (Westbound), M60
Leave M62 at J18 and join M60
ring road. Leave M60 at J22 and
turn right at traffic lights onto
Oldham Road (A62). Continue
along until the end and turn left
to join Great Ancoats Street
(A665). Follow signs for the
Universities and join the
Mancunian Way (A57M). Leave
at the second exit onto Higher
Cambridge Street. Turn left at
the next set of traffic lights onto
Booth Street West. Continue to
the next set of traffic lights and
turn right.
The University’s Visitors Centre
is on the left hand side in
University Place, (building 37
on the campus map).
M6/M56
Leave the M6 at Junction 19 and
turn right onto the A556. Follow
signs for Manchester Airport and
join the M56. Stay on M56 until
it joins Princess Parkway
(A5103).
Continue for a further four miles
before turning right at the Royal
Brewery into Moss Lane East
(B5219). Continue to the
T-junction and turn left onto
Oxford Road (B5117). Proceed
down Oxford Road past the
hospitals and the Holy Name
Church on the right hand side.
The University’s Visitors Centre
is on the right in University
Place (building 37 on the
campus map).
From M67
At the end of the motorway,
join Hyde Road (A57). Continue
along for approximately three
miles, following signs for the
city centre.
Upon reaching a major
roundabout (the Apollo Theatre
is on the left) take the second
exit, Brunswick Street
(signposted ‘Universities’).
Continue along and go straight
through the next set of traffic
lights. Continue to the T-junction
and turn right onto Oxford Road
(B5117). The University’s Visitors
Centre is on the right hand side
in University Place (building 37
on the campus map).
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Martin Harris Centre for
Music and Drama
Coupland Building 1
The Manchester Museum
Rutherford Building
Alan Turing Building
Coupland Building 3
John Owens Building
Beyer Building
Whitworth Hall
Whitworth Building
Williamson Building
Roscoe Building
Schuster Building
The John Rylands Library
Schunck Building /
Burlington Rooms
Student Services Centre
Christie Building
Simon Building
Zochonis Building
Chemistry Building
Dryden Street Nursery
Environmental Services Unit
Mansfield Cooper Building
Stephen Joseph Studio
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
89
91
92
93
Samuel Alexander Building
Students' Union Oxford
Road (also at number 9)
William Kay House
Dover Street Building
Michael Smith Building
Vaughan House
Avila House RC Chaplaincy
Holy Name Church
AV Hill Building
AQA
Ellen Wilkinson Building
The Academy
Stopford Building
Horniman House
The Manchester Incubator
Building
Whitworth Park Halls
of Residence
Grove House
The Whitworth Art Gallery
Opal Hall
Core Technology Facility
Denmark Building
Lamb Building
McDougall Centre
Jean McFarlane Building
(formerly 37b)
George Kenyon
Building and Hall of
Residence and PC cluster
(formerly 37a)
Oxford Road Station
Sackvil
le Stree
t
Princes
s Stre
et
Granby
Row
1
Piccadilly
Station
To City Centre
Granby
Row
Charles Stree
t
Multi-Storey
Car Park
BBC
A
8
9
Sackvil
le Stree
t
18
Wa
y
10
13
12
15
14
19
Brook Street
Oxford Road
17
6
Altrinc
ham St
reet
11
16
3
5
The Gatehouse
Sackville Street
7
Ma
ncu
nia
n
2
Railw
ay Viad
uct
20
21
A34
Sydney Street
Way A57(M)
Mancunian
22
York Street
Grosvenor Stree
t
85
23
25
Aquatics
Centre
Rosamond Street
West
Royal Northern
College of Music
A34 Upper Brook Street
24
26
27 28
Campus Buildings
Booth Street
West
Under Construction
Booth Street
East
Multi-
36
38
Bridgeford Stree
t
43
45
47
44
Visitors
Centre
48
69
68
72
Ce
cil
St
re
et
71
62
Williams
House
Greenheys
Manchester
Science Park
Rutherford
House
78
Stre
Car
Park
79
80
81
F
Grafton Street
86
83
Kilburn
House
Enterprise
House
Synergy
House
De
nm
ar
k
Grafton Street
Nowgen
Centre
St
re
et
75
G
et
St
re
et
Ac
om
b
G
Upper Brook Street
Car Park
Str
ee
t
82
Wellcome Trust
Clinical Research
Facility
Ro
ad
Skelton
House
Nelson Street
Manchester
Royal Eye
Hospital
Sat Nav
Central Manchester
University Hospitals
NHS Foundation Trust
Sackville St postcode M1 3BB
Oxford Rd postcode M13 9PL
Oxford
Du
lcie
Gro
ve
Road
Bu
rn
leig
h
De
nm
ar
kR
oa
d
Car Park
Burlington Stree
t
91
Acker Street
Contact
Theatre
Dil
wo
rth
Dover Street
70
77
76
Devas
E
Manual Barrier
St
re
et
Car Park
Ce
cil
St
re
et
74
To Ardwick &
The Carling Apollo
61
60
Rumford Street
73
Portsmouth Street
67
59
Dover Street
Lime Gro
ve
65
Automatic/Electrical Barrier
Brunswick Street
Brunswick Street
B5117
Lloyd
Street
Penc
roft
Way
58
66
Bollards
50
Burlin
gton Str
eet
64
54
51
Old
Quadrangle
56 57
55
Railway Stations
53
ro
ft
W
ay
Burlingto
n Street
Bus Stops
93
52
49
Rear
Quadrangle
91
92
Upper Brook Street
42
37
Coupland Stree
t
Accessible Route
46
Wilton Stree
t
yd
41
Principal Car Parks
B
40
39
Road
35
Oxford
Storey
Car Park
University Residences
MultiStorey
Car Park
34
32
D
Manchester
Science Park
(See inset map)
89
33
31
Llo
Higher Cambridge
30
Pe
nc
Street
29
87
Denm
ark Ro
ad
Manchester Royal
Infirmary
84
To Fallowfield
and Victoria Park
Halls of Residences
Ha
the
rsa
ge
Post
Roa
d
Office
To Fallowfield
and Victoria Park
Halls of Residences
St. Mary's
Hospital
199
course index
Course
UCAS code
page
A
Applied Youth and Community Work Studies BA 3yrs
L590
56
A Middle Eastern Language and a Modern Language BA 4yrs
TR69
150
Accounting and Economics BA(Econ) 3yrs
NL41
57, 97
Accounting and Finance BA(Econ) 3yrs
NN43
57, 97
N420
57, 97
Accounting BSc 3/4yrs
N400
57
Accounting, Management and Information Systems BA 3yrs
NG45
57
Actuarial Science and Mathematics BSc 3 yrs
NG31
144
Adult Nursing BNurs 3yrs
B740
156
Aerospace Engineering BEng 3yrs
H400
59
Aerospace Engineering MEng 4yrs
H402
59
Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng 5yrs
H406
59
Aerospace Engineering with Management MEng 4yrs
H4ND
59
T701
104
Anatomical Sciences BSc 3yrs
B110
127
Anatomical Sciences with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
B114
128
Anatomical Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
B111
127
Ancient History and Archaeology BA 3yrs
VV14
61
Ancient History BA 3yrs
V110
80
Arabic Studies BA 4yrs
T624
150
Archaeology and Anthropology BA 3 yrs
VL46
61
Archaeology and Anthropology BA 3yrs
VL46
175
Archaeology and Art History BA 3yrs
VW43
61, 64
Archaeology BA 3yrs
V400
61
Architecture BA 3yrs
K100
63
Artificial Intelligence BSc 3yrs
G700
86
86
Artificial Intelligence MEng 4yrs
G702
Artificial Intelligence with Industrial Experience BSc 4yrs
G701
86
Audiology BSc 4yrs
B610
115
200
Course
UCAS code
page
B
Biochemistry BSc 3yrs
C700
127
Biochemistry with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
C705
128
Biochemistry with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C701
127
127
Biological and Computing Science (Bioinformatics) BSc 3yrs
CG14
Biological and Computing Science (Bioinformatics)
with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
CGC4
127
Biology BSc 3yrs
C100
127
Biology with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
C106
128
Biology with Business and Management BSc 3yrs
CN12
127
Biology with Business and Management
with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4 yrs
C1N2
127
Biology with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C101
127
Biology with Science and Society BSc 3yrs
C1V3
127
Biology with Science and Society
C1L3
127
Biomedical Materials Science BSc 3yrs
J2BV
141
Biomedical Materials Science MEng 4yrs
BJ82
141
Biomedical Materials Science with Industrial Experience MEng 4yrs
J2B8
141
Biomedical Sciences BSc 3yrs
B940
127
Biomedical Sciences with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
B9R9
128
Biomedical Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
B941
127
Biotechnology (Enterprise) BSc 3yrs
C560
127
C561
127
Built and Natural Environment and Applied English Language
Studies BA 3yrs
FQ73
82
Built and Natural Environment and Classical Civilisation
and Art History BA 3yrs
FV83
82
Built and Natural Environment and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
FV71
82
Built and Natural Environment and Jewish Studies BA 3yrs
FV86
82
Built and Natural Environment and Linguistics
and English Language BA 3yrs
FQ81
82
Built and Natural Environment and Religious Studies
and Comparative Religion BA 3yrs
FV8P
82
Built and Natural Environment and Sciences
and Psychology BA 3yrs
FC88
82
Business Studies and Economics BA(Econ) 3yrs
NL11
65, 97
Business Studies and Politics BA(Econ) 3yrs
NL12
65, 97, 169
Business Studies and Sociology BA(Econ) 3yrs
NL13
65, 97, 177
N100
65, 97
201
course index
Course
UCAS code
page
C
Cell Biology BSc 3yrs
C130
127
Cell Biology with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
C132
128
Cell Biology with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C131
127
Chemical Engineering BEng 3yrs
H800
70
Chemical Engineering MEng 4yrs
H801
70
Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology MEng 4yrs
H8C5
70
Chemical Engineering with Chemistry MEng 4yrs
H8F1
70
Chemical Engineering with Environmental Technology MEng 4yrs
H8F8
70
70
Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng 4yrs
H803
Chemical Engineering with Study in Europe MEng 4yrs
H810
70
Chemical Engineering (Business Management) MEng 4yrs
HN82
70
Chemistry BSc 3yrs
F100
72
Chemistry MChem 4yrs
F109
72
Chemistry with Business and Management MChem 4yrs
F1N2
72
Chemistry with Forensic and Analytical Chemistry MChem 4yrs
F1F4
72
Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem 4yrs
F101
72
Chemistry with Patent Law MChem 4yrs
F1M2
72
Chemistry with Study in Europe MChem 4yrs
F102
72
Chemistry with Study in North America MChem 4yrs
F103
72
Children’s Nursing BNurs 3yrs
B730
156
Chinese and Japanese BA 4yrs
TT12
120
Chinese and Japanese MML 4yrs
TT1F
120
TQ11
75, 137
Chinese and Screen Studies BA 4yrs
TW16
75
Chinese Studies BA 4yrs
T100
75
City and Regional Development BA 3yrs
K421
167
Civil and Structural Engineering MEng 4yrs
H220
77
Civil Engineering BEng 3yrs
H200
77
Civil Engineering MEng 4yrs
H201
77
Civil Engineering (Enterprise) MEng 4yrs
H204
77
Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng 5yrs
H207
77
Civil Engineering with Study in North America MEng 4yrs
H2T7
77
Classical Civilisation and Art History
and Applied English Language Studies BA 3yrs
VQ33
82
Classical Civilisation and Art History and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
VV31
82
Classical Civilisation and Art History and Jewish Studies BA 3yrs
VV1P
82
202
Course
UCAS code
page
Classical Civilisation and Art History and Linguistics
VQ11
82
Classical Civilisation and Art History and Religious Studies
VV1Q
82
Classical Civilisation and Art History and Sciences
VC18
82
Classical Studies BA 3yrs
Q810
80
Classics and Ancient History BA 3yrs
QV81
80
Classics BA 3yrs
Q800
80
Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology BSc 3yrs
BC18
128
Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology
BCC8
128
Comparative Religion and Social Anthropology BA 3yrs
VL66
171
Computer Science BSc 3yrs
G400
86
Computer Science MEng 4yrs
G401
86
Computer Science and Mathematics BSc 3yrs
GG14
86
Computer Science and Mathematics with Industrial Experience BSc 4yrs
GG41
86
Computer Science with Business and Management BSc 3yrs
G4N2
86
Computer Science with Business and Management
with Industrial Experience BSc 4yrs
GNK1
86
Computer Science with Industrial Experience BSc 4yrs
G405
86
Computer Systems Engineering BEng 3yrs
HH66
86
Computer Systems Engineering MEng 4yrs
GH4P
86
Computer Systems Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng 4yrs
HHQ6
86
G510
86
Computing for Business Applications with Industrial Experience BSc 4yrs
G511
86
M900
97
Criminology BA(Hons) 3yrs
M901
123
Dentistry (first-year entry) BDS 5yrs
A206
92
Dentistry (including Foundation Year) BDS 6yrs
A204
92
Design Management for Fashion Retailing BSc 3yrs
W290
181
Development Biology BSc 3yrs
C141
127
Development Biology with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
C1R9
128
Development Biology with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C143
127
Development Studies and Economics BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL91
97
Development Studies and Politics BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL92
97
Computing
Computing for Business Applications BSc 3yrs
90
D
203
course index
Course
UCAS code
page
Development Studies and Politics BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL92
Development Studies and Sociology BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL93
169
97
Development Studies and Sociology BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL93
177
Development Studies BA(Econ) 3yrs
L900
97
Distributed Computing BSc 3yrs
G530
86
Distributed Computing MEng 4yrs
G491
86
Distributed Computing with Industrial Experience BSc 4yrs
G531
86
Drama and English Literature BA 3yrs
WQ4H
94
Drama and Screen Studies BA 3yrs
WW46
94
Drama BA 3yrs
W400
94
E
Earth Sciences MEarthSci 4yrs
F640
95
Economic and Social History BA(Econ) 3yrs
V350
97
Economic History and Economics BA 3yrs
LV13
113
Economics and Criminology BA(Econ) 3yrs
LM19
97
Economics and Finance BA(Econ) 3yrs
LN13
57
Economics and Finance BA(Econ) 3yrs
LN13
97
Economics and Politics BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL12
97
Economics and Politics BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL12
169
Economics and Sociology BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL13
97
Economics and Sociology BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL13
177
L100
97
L100
99
Economics BEconSc 3yrs
L102
99
Economics, and Economic and Social History BA(Econ) 3yrs
LVC3
97
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng 3yrs
H600
100
Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng 4yrs
H605
100
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng 4yrs
H606
100
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng 5yrs
H601
100
Electronic Engineering BEng 3yrs
H610
100
Electronic Engineering MEng 4yrs
H614
100
Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng 3yrs
H613
100
Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng 3yrs
H615
100
204
Course
UCAS code
page
Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year 4/5yrs
H108
103
English Language BA 3yrs
Q1Q3
137
English Language and a Middle Eastern Language BA 4yrs
QT36
137, 150
English Language and Chinese BA 4yrs
QT31
75
English Language and French BA 4yrs
QR31
108
English Language and German BA 4yrs
QR32
111
English Language and Italian BA 4yrs
QR33
117
English Language and Japanese BA 4yrs
QT32
119
English Language and Portuguese BA 4yrs
RQ53
179
English Language and Russian BA 4yrs
QR37
173
English Language and Screen Studies BA 3yrs
QW36
137
English Language and Spanish BA 4yrs
QR34
179
English Law with French Law LLB 4yrs
M121
123
English Literature BA 3yrs
Q320
104
English Literature and a Modern Language (French) BA 4yrs
RQ13
108
English Literature and a Modern Language (German) BA 4yrs
RQ23
111
English Literature and a Modern Language (Italian) BA 4yrs
RQ33
117
English Literature and a Modern Language (Portuguese) BA 4yrs
QR35
179
English Literature and a Modern Language (Russian) BA 4yrs
RQ73
173
English Literature and a Modern Language (Spanish) BA 4yrs
RQ43
179
English Literature and American Studies BA 3yrs
QT37
104
English Literature and Linguistics BA 3yrs
QQ13
137
Environmental and Resource Geology BSc 3yrs
F630
95
Environmental Management BA 3yrs
F851
167
Environmental Science BSc 3yrs
F850
106
Environmental Studies BSc 3yrs
F859
106
European Studies and a Modern Language (French) BA 4yrs
RR19
107
European Studies and a Modern Language (German) BA 4yrs
RR29
107
European Studies and a Modern Language (Italian) BA 4yrs
RR39
107
European Studies and a Modern Language (Portuguese) BA 4yrs
RR59
107
European Studies and a Modern Language (Russian) BA 4yrs
RR97
107
European Studies and a Modern Language (Spanish) BA 4yrs
RR49
107
European Studies and German BA 4 yrs
RR29
111
205
course index
Course
UCAS code
page
F
Fashion and Textile Retailing BSc 3yrs
JN45
181
Film Studies and Applied English Language Studies BA 3yrs
PQ33
82
Film Studies and Built and Natural Environment BA 3yrs
PK32
82
Film Studies and Classical Civilisation and Art History BA 3yrs
PQV0
82
Film Studies and Historical Studies BA 3yrs
PV31
82
Film Studies and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
PV3C
82
Film Studies and Jewish Studies BA 3yrs
PVJ6
82
Film Studies and Languages BA 3/4yrs
PQ31
82
Film Studies and Linguistics and English Language BA 3yrs
PQH1
82
Film Studies and Literary Studies and Drama BA 3yrs
PQW0
82
Film Studies and Philosophy BA 3yrs
PV35
82
Film Studies and Religious Studies
PV36
82
Film Studies and Sciences and Psychology BA 3yrs
PFC0
82
Film Studies and Social Sciences BA 3yrs
PL39
82
N300
57, 97
French and Chinese BA 4yrs
RT11
120
French and Chinese MML 4yrs
TR11
120
French and German BA 4yrs
RR12
120
French and German MML 4yrs
RRC2
120
French and Italian BA 4yrs
RR13
120
French and Italian MML 4yrs
RRC3
120
French and Japanese BA 4yrs
RT12
120
French and Japanese MML 4yrs
RT1F
120
RQ11
108, 137
French and Portuguese BA 4yrs
RR15
120
French and Russian BA 4yrs
RR17
120
French and Russian MML 4yrs
RRC7
120
French and Screen Studies BA 4yrs
RW16
108
French and Spanish B BA 4yrs
RR14
120
French and Spanish MML 4yrs
RRC4
120
French Studies BA 4yrs
R110
108
206
Course
UCAS code
page
G
Genetics BSc 3yrs
C400
127
Genetics with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
C402
128
Genetics with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C401
127
Geochemistry BSc 3yrs
F670
95
Geography and Geology BSc 3yrs
FF68
95
Geography BA 3yrs
L700
110
Geography BSc 3yrs
F802
110
Geography with International Study BA 4yrs
LF78
110
Geography with International Study BSc 4yrs
FL78
110
Geology BSc 3yrs
F600
95
Geology with Planetary Science BSc 3yrs
F6F5
95
Geology with Planetary Science MEarthSci 4 yrs
F6FM
95
German and Chinese BA 4yrs
RT21
120
German and Chinese MML 4yrs
TR12
120
120
German and Italian BA 4yrs
RR23
German and Italian MML 4yrs
RRF3
120
German and Japanese BA 4yrs
RT22
120
German and Japanese MML 4yrs
RT2F
120
German and Linguistics BA 4yrs
RQ21
111, 137
German and Portuguese BA 4yrs
RR25
120
German and Russian BA 4yrs
RR27
120
German and Russian MML 4yrs
RRF7
120
German and Screen Studies BA 4yrs
RW26
111
German and Spanish BA 4yrs
RR24
120
German and Spanish MML 4yrs
RRF4
120
German Studies BA 4yrs
R210
111
Greek BA 3yrs
Q700
80
Greek and English Literature BA 3yrs
QQ37
80
207
course index
Course
UCAS code
page
H
Hebrew Studies BA 4yrs
T654
150
Historical Studies and Applied English Language Studies BA 3yrs
VQ13
82
Historical Studies and Built and Natural Environment BA 3yrs
FV81
82
Historical Studies and Classical Civilisation and Art History BA 3yrs
VV13
82
Historical Studies and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
V190
82
Historical Studies and Jewish Studies BA 3yrs
VVC6
82
Historical Studies and Languages BA 3/4yrs
VR1X
82
Historical Studies and Linguistics and English Language BA 3yrs
VQ1C
82
Historical Studies and Philosophy BA 3yrs
VV1M
82
Historical Studies and Religious Studies
VV26
82
Historical Studies and Sciences and Psychology BA 3yrs
VC1V
83
Historical Studies and Social Sciences BA 3yrs
VL1X
83
History BA 3yrs
V100
113
History and American Studies BA 3yrs
VT17
104
History and French BA 4yrs
VR11
108
History and German BA 4yrs
VR12
111
History and Italian BA 4yrs
RV31
117
History and Portuguese BA 4yrs
RV51
179
History and Russian BA 4yrs
RV71
173
History and Sociology BA 3yrs
VL13
113
History and Spanish BA 4yrs
VR14
179
History of Art and a Modern Language (French) B BA 4yrs
RV13
108
History of Art and a Modern Language (German) BA 4yrs
RV23
111
History of Art and a Modern Language (Italian) BA 4yrs
RV33
117
History of Art and a Modern Language (Portuguese) BA 4yrs
RV53
179
History of Art and a Modern Language (Russian) BA 4yrs
RV73
173
History of Art and a Modern Language (Spanish) BA 4yrs
RV43
179
History of Art BA 3yrs
V360
64
Holocaust Studies and Applied English Language Studies BA 3yrs
VQ1H
83
208
Course
UCAS code
page
I
Information Technology Management for Business BSc 3yrs
GN51
Information Technology Management for Business
with Industrial Experience BSc 4yrs
65
GN5C
65
International Business, Finance and Economics BA 3yrs
N0L0
65
International Management BSc 4yrs
N247
65
International Management with American Business Studies BSc 4yrs
N2T7
65
Internet Computing BSc 3yrs
G450
86
Internet Computing with Industrial Experience
G451
86
Islamic Studies and Arabic BA 4yrs
T600
150
Islamic Studies and Muslim Societies BA 3yrs
VL6P
150
Italian and Chinese BA 4yrs
RT31
120
Italian and Chinese MML 4yrs
TR13
120
Italian and Japanese BA 4yrs
RT32
120
Italian and Japanese MML 4yrs
RT3F
120
RQ31
117, 137
120
Italian and Portuguese BA 4yrs
RR35
Italian and Russian BA 4yrs
RR37
120
Italian and Russian MML 4yrs
RRH7
120
Italian and Screen Studies BA 4yrs
RW36
117
Italian and Spanish BA 4yrs
RR34
120
Italian and Spanish MML 4yrs
RRH4
120
Italian Studies BA 4yrs
R300
117
Japanese and Portuguese BA 4yrs
TR25
120
Japanese and Screen Studies BA 4yrs
TW26
119
Japanese Studies BA 4yrs
T200
119
Jewish Studies and Applied English Language Studies BA 3yrs
VQ63
83
Jewish Studies and Hebrew BA 4yrs
T670
150
Jewish Studies and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
VV61
83
Jewish Studies and Religious Studies
VV66
83
Jewish Studies and Sciences and Psychology BA 3yrs
VC68
83
J
209
course index
Course
UCAS code
page
L
Language, Literacy and Communication BA 3yrs
Q1X3
122
Languages and Applied English Language Studies BA 3/4yrs
RQ83
83
Languages and Built and Natural Environment BA 3/4yrs
FR89
83
Languages and Classical Civilisation and Art History BA 3/4yrs
VR19
83
Languages and Holocaust Studies BA 3/4yrs
RV81
83
Languages and Jewish Studies BA 3/4yrs
VR69
83
Languages and Linguistics and English Language BA 3/4yrs
RQ9C
83
Languages and Religious Studies
and Comparative Religion BA 3/4yrs
RV96
83
Languages and Sciences and Psychology BA 3/4yrs
RC98
83
Languages and Social Sciences BA 3/4yrs
RL99
83
Latin BA 3yrs
Q600
80
Latin American Studies and Screen Studies BA 4yrs
TW76
179
80
Latin and English Literature BA 3yrs
QQ36
Latin with French BA 4yrs
Q6R1
80
Latin and Italian BA 4yrs
QR63
80
Latin and Linguistics BA 3yrs
QQ61
80
Latin and Spanish BA 4yrs
QR64
80
Law LLB 3yrs
M100
123
Law with Criminology LLB 3yrs
M1M9
123
Law with Politics BA 3yrs
M1L2
123
Learning Disability Studies BA 3yrs
B760
126
Life Sciences BSc 3yrs
C102
127
Life Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc 4/5yrs
C900
136
Life Sciences with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
C103
128
Life Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C105
127
Linguistics BA 3yrs
Q100
137
Linguistics and a Middle Eastern Language BA 4yrs
QT16
137, 150
Linguistics and English Language and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
QV11
83
Linguistics and English Language and Jewish Studies BA 3yrs
VQ61
83
Linguistics and English Language and Religious Studies
QV16
83
Linguistics and English Language and Sciences
QC18
83
Linguistics and Japanese BA 4yrs
QT12
119, 137
Linguistics and Portuguese BA 4yrs
QR15
137, 179
QR17
137, 173
210
Course
UCAS code
page
Linguistics and Screen Studies BA 3yrs
QW16
137
Linguistics and Social Anthropology BA 3yrs
QL16
137
Linguistics and Sociology BA 3yrs
QL13
137
QR14
137, 179
Literary Studies and Drama and Applied English
Language Studies BA 3yrs
QQ23
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Built
and Natural Environment BA 3yrs
FW84
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Classical Civilisation
and Art History BA 3yrs
VW14
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Historical Studies BA 3yrs
VW1K
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
QV21
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Jewish Studies BA 3yrs
VW64
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Languages BA 3/4yrs
RW94
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Linguistics
QW14
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Philosophy BA 3yrs
WV45
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Religious Studies
WV46
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Sciences and Psychology BA 3yrs
WC48
83
Literary Studies and Drama and Social Sciences BA 3yrs
LW9K
83
Management (Accounting and Finance) BSc 3yrs
NN24
65
Management (Human Resources) BSc 3yrs
N600
65
M
Management (Innovation, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship) BSc 3yrs
(to be confirmed)
65
N246
65
Management (International Studies) BSc 3yrs
N120
65
Management (Marketing) BSc 3yrs
N2N5
65
Management and Leisure BA 3yrs
LN32
140
Management and Marketing of Fashion Textiles BSc 3yrs
JN42
181
Management BSc 3yrs
N201
65
Materials Science and Engineering BSc 3yrs
J500
141
Management (International Business Economics) BSc 3yrs
Materials Science and Engineering MEng 4yrs
J501
141
Materials Science and Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng 4yrs
J503
141
G100
144
G104
144
Mathematics and Management BSc 3yrs
GN12
144
Mathematics and Philosophy BSc 3yrs
GV15
144
Mathematics and Physics BSc 3yrs
FG31
164
211
course index
Course
UCAS code
page
Mathematics and Physics MMath&Phys 4yrs
FG3C
164
Mathematics and Statistics BSc 3yrs
GGC3
1441
Mathematics and Statistics MMath 4yrs
GG13
144
Mathematics with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
G1R9
144
Mathematics with Business and Management BSc 3yrs
G1N2
144
Mathematics with Finance BSc 3yrs
G1N3
144
Mathematics with Financial Mathematics BSc 3yrs
G1NH
144
Mathematics with Financial Mathematics MMath 4yrs
G1NJ
144
Mechanical Engineering BEng 3yrs
H300
146
Mechanical Engineering MEng 4yrs
H303
146
Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng 5yrs
H301
146
Mechanical Engineering with Management BEng 3yrs
H3N1
146
Mechanical Engineering with Management MEng 4yrs
H3ND
146
Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering BEng 3yrs
H3H8
146
Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering MEng 4yrs
H3HV
146
Mechatronic Engineering BEng 3yrs
HH36
100
Mechatronic Engineering MEng 4yrs
HHH6
100
Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Experience BEng 4yrs
HH63
100
Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng 5yrs
HHP3
100
Medical Biochemistry BSc 3yrs
C724
127
Medical Biochemistry with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C741
127
Medicinal Chemistry BSc 3yrs
F150
72
Medicinal Chemistry MChem 4yrs
F152
72
Medicine MBChB 5yrs
A106
148
Medicine (including Foundation Year) MBChB 6yrs
A104
148
Medieval Studies BA 3yrs
V130
113
Mental Health Nursing BNurs 3yrs
B762
156
Microbiology BSc 3yrs
C500
127
Microbiology with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
C502
128
Microbiology with Industrial/ Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C501
127
Middle Eastern Languages BA 4yrs
T608
150
Middle Eastern Studies and Screen Studies BA 4yrs
TW66
150
Middle Eastern Studies BA 3yrs
T601
150
Midwifery BMidwif 3yrs
B720
156
Modern History with Economics BA 3yrs
V136
113
Modern Language
153
Modern Language and Business and Management (Arabic) BA 3yrs
TN61
150
Modern Language and Business and Management (Chinese) BA 4yrs
NT11
75
212
Course
UCAS code
page
Modern Language and Business and Management (French) BA 4yrs
NR11
108
Modern Language and Business and Management (German) BA 4yrs
NR12
111
Modern Language and Business and Management (Italian) BA 4yrs
NR13
117
Modern Language and Business and Management (Japanese) BA 4yrs
TN92
119
Modern Language and Business and Management (Portuguese) BA 4yrs
NR15
179
Modern Language and Business and Management (Russian) BA 4yrs
NR17
173
Modern Language and Business and Management (Spanish) BA 4yrs
NR14
179
Modern Middle Eastern History and Arabic BA 4yrs
VT26
150
Modern Middle Eastern History BA 3yrs
V140
150
Molecular Biology BSc 3yrs
C720
127
Molecular Biology with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
C722
128
Molecular Biology with Industrial/ Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C702
127
Music and Drama BA 3yrs
WW34
154
Music MusB 3yrs
W302
154
Neuroscience BSc 3yrs
B140
127
Neuroscience MNeuroSci 4yrs
B141
128
Neuroscience with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
B144
128
Neuroscience with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
B143
127
B510
158
(apply to BSc)
158
B840
92
Persian Studies BA 4yrs
T664
150
H850
70
H850
95
Petroleum Engineering MEng 4yrs
H851
70
Petroleum Engineering MEng 4yrs
H851
95
Pharmacology and Physiology BSc 3yrs
BB12
127
Pharmacology and Physiology with Industrial/Professional
Experience BSc 4yrs
BBC2
127
Pharmacology BSc 3yrs
B210
127
Pharmacology with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
B212
128
Pharmacology with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
B211
127
Pharmacy MPharm 4yrs
B230
160
Pharmacy MPharm (including Foundation Year) 1 + 4yrs
B231
160
Philosophy BA 3yrs
V500
162
N
O
Optometry BSc 3yrs
Optometry MOptom 4yrs
Oral Health Sciences BSc 3yrs
P
213
course index
Course
UCAS code
page
Philosophy and Applied English Language Studies BA 3yrs
VQ53
83
Philosophy and Built and Natural Environment BA 3yrs
FV85
83
Philosophy and Classical Civilisation and Art History BA 3yrs
VV15
83
Philosophy and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
VV51
83
Philosophy and Jewish Studies BA 3yrs
VV65
83
Philosophy and Languages BA 3/4yrs
RV95
83
Philosophy and Linguistics and English Language BA 3yrs
QV15
83
Philosophy and Politics BA 3yrs
VL52
162
Philosophy and Religious Studies and Comparative Religion BA 3yrs
VV56
83
Philosophy and Sciences and Psychology BA 3yrs
VC58
83
Physics BSc 3yrs
F300
164
Physics MPhys 4yrs
F305
164
Physics with Astrophysics BSc 3yrs
F3F5
164
Physics with Astrophysics MPhys 4yrs
F3FA
164
Physics with Business and Management BSc 3yrs
F3N2
164
Physics with Business and Management MPhys 4yrs
F3NF
164
Physics with Philosophy BSc 3yrs
F3V5
164
Physics with Philosophy MPhys 4yrs
F3VM
164
Physics with Photonics BSc 3yrs
F368
164
Physics with Photonics MPhys 4yrs
F369
164
Physics with Study in Europe MPhys 4yrs
F301
164
Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc 3yrs
F345
164
Physics with Theoretical Physics MPhys 4yrs
F346
164
Physiology BSc 3yrs
B120
128
Physiology with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
B122
128
Physiology with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
B121
128
Plant Science BSc 3yrs
C200
128
Plant Science with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
C201
128
Plant Science with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C202
128
Politics and Criminology BA(Econ) 3yrs
LM29
97, 169
Politics and Economic and Social History BA(Econ) 3yrs
LV23
169
Politics and International Relations BSocSc 3yrs
L200
169
Politics and Modern History BA 3yrs
VL12
113
Politics and Sociology BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL23
97, 177
L244
97, 169
Politics, and Economic and Social History BA(Econ) 3yrs
LV23
97
Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA 3yrs
LV25
169
Portuguese and Chinese BA 4yrs
RT51
120
214
Course
UCAS code
page
Portuguese and Screen Studies BA 4yrs
RW56
179
Psychology BSc 3yrs
C800
170
Religious Studies and Comparative Religion
and Applied English Language Studies BA 3yrs
VQ6H
84
Religious Studies and Comparative Religion
and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
VV6C
84
Religious Studies and Comparative Religion and Sciences
VC6V
84
Russian and Chinese BA 4yrs
RT71
120
R
Russian and Chinese MML 4yrs
TR17
120
Russian and Japanese BA 4yrs
RT72
120
Russian and Japanese MML 4yrs
RT7F
120
Russian and Portuguese BA 4yrs
RR57
120
Russian and Screen Studies BA 4yrs
RW76
173
Russian and Spanish BA 4yrs
RR7
120
Russian and Spanish MML 4yrs
RR47
120
Russian Studies BA 4yrs
R700
173
Science with an Integrated Foundation Year 4/5yrs
F008
103
Sciences and Psychology and Applied English Language
Studies BA 3yrs
CQ83
84
Sciences and Psychology and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
CV81
84
Social Anthropology and Criminology BA(Econ) 3yrs
LM69
97, 175
Social Anthropology and Sociology BA(Econ) 3yrs
LL63
97, 175, 177
Social Anthropology BA(Econ) 3yrs
L602
97, 175
Social Anthropology BSocSc 3yrs
L600
175
Social Sciences and Applied English Language Studies BA 3yrs
LQ33
84
Social Sciences and Built and Natural Environment BA 3yrs
FL89
84
Social Sciences and Classical Civilisation and Art History BA 3yrs
VL19
84
Social Sciences and Holocaust Studies BA 3yrs
LV91
84
Social Sciences and Jewish Studies BA 3yrs
VL69
84
Social Sciences and Linguistics and English Language BA 3yrs
LQ91
84
Social Sciences and Philosophy BA 3yrs
LV95
84
Social Sciences and Religious Studies
LV96
84
S
Social Sciences and Sciences and Psychology BA 3yrs
LCF0
84
Sociology and Criminology BA(Econ) 3yrs
LM39
97, 177
L302
97, 177
215
Course
UCAS code
page
Sociology BSocSc 3yrs
L300
Software Engineering BSc 3yrs
GG6K
177
86
Software Engineering MEng 4yrs
GG64
86
Software Engineering with Industrial Experience BSc 4yrs
G603
86
Spanish and Chinese BA 4yrs
RT41
120
Spanish and Chinese MML 4yrs
TR14
120
Spanish and Japanese BA 4yrs
RT42
120
Spanish and Japanese MML 4yrs
RT4F
120
Spanish and Portuguese BA 4yrs
RRK5
120
Spanish and Screen Studies BA 4yrs
RW46
179
Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies BA 4yrs
RR45
179
Speech and Language Therapy BSc 4yrs
B620
115
Study of Religion and Theology (Biblical Studies) BA 3yrs
V641
171
Study of Religion and Theology (Jewish Studies) BA 3yrs
V623
171
Study of Religion and Theology (Religion and Society) BA 3yrs
V6L3
171
Study of Religion and Theology (South Asian Studies) BA 3yrs
V6T3
171
Study of Religion and Theology BA 3yrs
V600
171
J4W2
181
T
Textile Design and Design Management BSc 3yrs
Textile Science and Technology BSc 3yrs
JJ49
181
Textile Technology (Business Management) BSc 3yrs
J4NF
181
Town and Country Planning BA 3yrs
K402
167
Town and Country Planning MTCP 4yrs
K400
167
Turkish Studies BA 4yrs
T684
150
Zoology BSc 3yrs
C300
128
Zoology with a Modern Language BSc 4yrs
C303
128
Zoology with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc 4yrs
C301
128
Z
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