Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position66th percentile
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University profile
Manchester Metropolitan University in profile
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
1842
Founded
Gold
TEF award
216
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for MMU, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position54th percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position66th percentile
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Subject strengths
MMU ranks in the UK top 10 for 3 subjects. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#6 American Studies#8 Tourism Transport Travel & Heritage Studies#10 Health Studies#11 Information Technology & Systems#15 Art & Design#15 Speech & Language Therapy#16 Creative Writing#17 Food Science#18 Linguistics#19 History of Art Architecture & Design
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where MMU ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About MMU
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is a public university, founded in 1842.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It holds a Gold award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. It is based in Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, M15 6BX.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about MMU at a glance.
1842
Founded
Manchester
Location
216
Programmes listed
Public university
Institution type
Gold
TEF award
Ways to study
How you can study at MMU:
On campus
Full-time
The standard route at MMU, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).
Complete in the standard duration
Full access to campus life & societies
Eligible for the full maintenance loan
Around work
Part-time
Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.
Study around a job or family
Same qualification, longer timeframe
Part-time student finance available
I am a …
Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to MMU through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, MMU considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to MMU through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at MMU
216 programmes at MMU. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Brand Communications | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Creative Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Animation | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| French (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| International Relations | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Biomedical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Acting | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Architecture | BA (Hons) | Architecture |
| Art History and Curating | BA (Hons) | History |
| Early Years and Childhood Studies | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Ethics, Religion and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Animation | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Business Administration and Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Administration and Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business and Management for Sustainability | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business and Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Entrepreneurship | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management and French | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management with Law | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Craft | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Creative Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Drama and Contemporary Performance | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Early Years and Childhood Studies | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Education | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Education | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Creative Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Creative Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Film | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Film | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Multimedia Journalism | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and Multimedia Journalism | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and TESOL | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English and TESOL | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Language and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Language and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Ethics, Religion and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Events Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Events Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Fashion | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fashion Art Direction | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fashion Communication | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fashion Design and Technology | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Film and Media Studies | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Film and Media Studies | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Filmmaking | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Filmmaking | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fine Art | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fine Art and Art History | BA (Hons) | History |
| French (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| French and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| French and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Future Media Production | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Future Media Production | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Games Art | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Games Art | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Graphic Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Health and Social Care | BA (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| History | BA (Hons) | History |
| History | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and International Relations | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and International Relations | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Politics | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Politics | BA (Hons) | History |
| Human Resource Management and Business | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Human Resource Management and Business | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Illustration with Animation | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Interior Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| International Business Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Relations | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| International Relations (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| International Relations (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| International Relations and French | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| International Relations and French | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| International Relations and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| International Relations and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Linguistics and English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Multimedia Journalism | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Multimedia Journalism | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Music and Sound Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Music and Sound Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy, Politics and Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Photography | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Photography | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Politics and Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Primary Education with QTS | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Product Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Social Work | BA (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Spanish (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Spanish (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Spanish and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Spanish and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Special and Inclusive Education | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| TESOL (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| TESOL (with a modern language) | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| TESOL and French | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| TESOL and French | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| TESOL and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| TESOL and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| TESOL and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| TESOL and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Biomedical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Accounting and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Adult Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| AI and Data Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| AI and Data Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Animal Behaviour and Conservation | BSc (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Animal Behaviour and Conservation | BSc (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Banking and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Banking and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biomedical Science | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biomedical Science | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Business Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Computer Animation and Visual Effects | BSc (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Computer Animation and Visual Effects | BSc (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Computer Games Development | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Games Development | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Criminology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology and Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology and Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Cyber Security | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Cyber Security | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Digital Business and Technology Innovation | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Digital Media and Communications | BSc (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Digital Media and Communications | BSc (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Educational Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Fashion Business and Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Fashion Buying and Merchandising | BSc (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fashion Marketing | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Forensic Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Games Design | BSc (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Games Design | BSc (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Health and Exercise Science | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Human Physiology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Human Physiology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| International Hospitality and Tourism Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Hospitality and Tourism Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Manchester City Community Football Coaching | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Mental Health Nursing | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Microbiology and Molecular Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Physiotherapy | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Product Design Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Product Design Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology with Neuroscience | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Software Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Software Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Speech and Language Therapy | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Sport and Exercise Nutrition | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport and Exercise Science | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport and Exercise Science | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport and Exercise Science | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport and Youth Leadership | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport Coaching and Development | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sport Coaching and Development | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sports Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Sports Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Sports Marketing Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Sports Marketing Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate) | FdSc | Nursing & Health |
| Manchester City Community Football Coaching | FdSc | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| MBioMed Sci (Hons) Biomedical Science | Degree | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
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Campus & locations
MMU is a campus-based public university in Manchester.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Manchester
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at MMU in Manchester. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
39,395
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
9%
International
students from outside the UK
17%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White63%
Asian19%
Black9%
Mixed7%
Other2%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is MMU right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Manchester
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about MMU, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
Manchester Metropolitan University awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
Independently quality-assessed
Teaching quality holds a Gold award in the Office for Students’ TEF, an independent national assessment of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Manchester with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read MMU’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body TEF Gold
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
Manchester Metropolitan University awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
TEF Gold for teaching quality
Independent national assessment by the Office for Students of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes (TEF 2023).
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about MMU
Is MMU officially recognised?
Yes. Manchester Metropolitan University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How highly is MMU rated?
MMU is holds a Gold TEF award for teaching quality.
What can I study at MMU?
216 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to MMU?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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