Manchester Metropolitan University is part of the largest higher education campus in the UK and has the highest concentration of postgraduate courses in the North West, as well as providing an excellent research environment. Of our 38,000 students, around 30% are studying for postgraduate or professional qualifications across a diverse range of subjects, many with a strong professional bias.

Diverse learning environments

Based across five sites around the city of Manchester and one in Cheshire, our university buildings range from ultra-modern to traditional and offer extensive facilities and vibrant postgraduate communities. With academic roots dating back to the early nineteenth century, MMU has a proud tradition of excellence and a reputation for welcoming students from a diverse range of backgrounds, countries and cultures.

Award-winning staff

Our 1,900 academic staff are committed to sharing their expertise and passion for the subject they teach while providing a supportive environment to help you succeed. Many of them are at the forefront of their fields with influence outside of academia or are experiences professionals in their sectors, meaning you get the benefit of first hand experience.  

Large portfolio of taught courses

Whether you want to maximise your opportunities in your current subject or choose a new direction, we have a large portfolio of full-time and part-time postgraduate taught options across many subject areas. Many of our postgraduate programmes carry professional accreditation and provide academic expertise to help you get the most out of your postgraduate studies. We also offer many Masters Degree routes that are open to graduates from any discipline.

Excellence in Research

We have a strong research profile, with most of our research areas world-leading and rated internationally excellent. A research degree will enable you to determine your own field of study within our eight different research institutes, covering a diverse range of subjects and interests. Our strong research profile is underpinned by research-active academics leading research teams which are both cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary in nature.