UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2018 ENTRY Contents
Why Manchester The Manchester experience Campus and city Courses
Ten reasons why 4 Degrees of excellence 12 Explore our campus 34 Our courses 56 Achievements that 6 International foundation pathways 13 The city 40 Course index 121 changed the world Stellify 14 Events calendar 44 A network of inspiring alumni 8 Learn without boundaries 16 Accommodation 46 Global challenges, 10 Manchester solutions Study abroad 18 Maps Industrial experience 19 Accommodation map 128 Employability 22 Next steps City map 129 Make a difference 26 English language requirements 50 Students’ Union 28 and support Get active 30 Finance 52 Support 32 How to apply 54
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4 You could join 10 We’re home to the 6 We attract We’re unique among the UK’s biggest Ten reasons why UK’s largest student world-leading minds UK universities in having students’ union, community, open to – 25 Nobel laureates social responsibility as a offering an unrivalled The University of Manchester welcomes more ambition and talent from have worked or studied core goal. This means courses range of exciting social and international students than any other British everywhere. here, including three on that help you to develop as a extracurricular opportunities, university. No other UK university receives As one of the Find out how we’ll support our current staff. global citizen and, through including many you – p32. more undergraduate applications than us. UK’s top research 3 Learn about our history of Stellify, further activities international societies. innovation and discovery – p6. Here are a few reasons why the world’s institutions, we feed that will accelerate Get to know our Students’ Union – p28. brightest and best choose Manchester. our research directly into your transformation. 8 our courses – meaning you’ll Learn how you can Stellify yourself – p14 – graduate with the latest and make a difference to others – p26 knowledge in your field. Get a taste of our world-leading research – p10. 1 We’re one of We partner the most targeted We’re part of the with leaders in prestigious Russell Don't stop universities by the 5 industry and education We’re Group: 24 leading UK UK’s top 100 graduate to offer youdiverse, 9 investing at ten… universities committed to employers.* We’re right at practical experiences that £1 billion in the the highest international We've leapt from a ranking of Discover how you can boost the heart of the supplement your academic transformation of our your employability – p22. levels of academic 78th to 35th in the world in the UK’s best city to learning and make you even campus and facilities. excellence in teaching more employable. past 14 years*** - and we're not live in.** Explore our historic yet and research. stopping there. Join us and you'll Explore the city of 2 7 See how you could broaden ever-evolving Manchester – p40. your horizons – p16. campus – p34. be part of a university driven to ever-greater success by a spirit of innovation and ambition.
4 *The Graduate Market in 2017 – High Fliers Research **Global Liveability Survey 2016 – Economist Intelligence Unit ***Academic Ranking of World Universities 2004 and 2016 5 Why Manchester
Manchester ushered in the Our observatory at Jodrell Bank is digital age. The world’s first home to the iconic Lovell Telescope, stored-program computer which was the world’s biggest was developed here in 1948, telescope of its kind when it first and Alan Turing pioneered opened in 1957. It’s also the artificial intelligence during international headquarters for the that changed the his time at the University. world’s largest radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array.
Manchester professors Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov received the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for isolating the world’s thinnest, strongest, most conductive and first-ever two-dimensional material – graphene. Manchester’s story is one Christabel Pankhurst, of world firsts and brilliant a Manchester law graduate in 1906 who was unable to enter discoveries. Join us and the profession because she was follow in the footsteps a woman, became one of the of global innovators suffragette movement’s most committed campaigners. and pioneers whose achievements have helped What this shape the modern world. means foryou 25 Nobel Prize winners have Gain a degree from a prestigious, worked or studied at Manchester. historic and reputable university.
Study in an academic environment that turns inspiration into Economist Arthur Lewis became reality, encouraging innovation, Manchester is the birthplace of nuclear the first black professor at a British experimentation and creative thinking. physics. Ernest Rutherford’s work university when he joined us in 1948, here between 1907 and 1919 led to and he published his most influential the splitting of the atom. www.manchester.ac.uk/heritageheroes works at Manchester. 6 7 Why Manchester We’re connected with more Parineeti A network of than 330,000 alumni across Mark Szepes the globe. Here, four alumni look back on their time at Chopra Associate, Lindsay Kenney LLP LLB Law, 2012 inspiring Manchester – and reveal how Actress it helped them get where they BA International Business, “The thing that I’ll always remember about Manchester is the are today. Finance and Economics, 2009 people. The staff care. They go above and beyond, giving you the tools to thrive. “Life has brought me to where I am today – but I can never forget my experience “The students are highly motivated, working together at Manchester. It not only educated me, to create a culture of success. Leena Gade but also made me the person I am. “Since I’ve returned to Canada I’ve been in Race engineer, Audi Sport “Manchester offers one of the most regular contact with other alumni. MEng Aerospace Materials holistic university experiences – the “Manchester changed me. I became more Engineering, 1998 education here helps you develop both Sajeda engaged and more aware of how to work academically and on a personal level. efficiently. I developed leadership and mentoring skills and realised the “It’s been 17 years since I graduated from “I would recommend Manchester to Barni importance of community in academic, Manchester, but the basic engineering every student. It will change your social and athletic activities with people skills I learned on my four-year MEng life forever!” Reservoir engineer course have helped me every step of the Bahrain Petroleum Company who made me better for having met them. way through my career, from working on BEng Petroleum Engineering, 2013 “They inspired me to never compromise noise, vibration and harshness at Jaguar in my passions and goals.” Cars and the automotive consultancy “In addition to a strong technical MIRA, to my current role in race degree, Manchester helped me engineering at Audi Sport. develop skills such as presentation, “Engineering is an ever-changing field leadership, teamwork and with new challenges every day. At independence. What this Manchester I had the opportunity to “I also met many people from different means for explore many different fields that have you countries and learnt about their since overlapped into my working life. religions and cultures. Manchester Former students like these regularly share their expertise with “Since leaving the University I’ve learnt made me a different person. Manchester students; they can help you get the most from your so much and, had it not been for my “My degree from Manchester time with us and give you a head start after graduation. choice of degree, I don’t think I could has helped me a lot when looking have achieved as much as this. to start my career back home in Be inspired by our alumni success stories; find your own passion Bahrain. It distinguished me from at Manchester and work towards your goals, while building many “And there’s still so much I want to happy memories along the way. achieve. There are still a lot more Le Mans other graduates through both my races and world championships to win!” knowledge and the soft skills I gained.”
8 9 Why Manchester Global challenges Manchester
www.manchester.ac.uk/beacons At Manchester, our pioneering discoveries, solutions interdisciplinary Addressing global inequalities Advanced materials Cancer Energy Industrial biotechnology collaborations and We’re focusing on all aspects of We lead the world in the development of We want to loosen cancer’s grip and We’re pioneering energy systems for the The University is leading the way cross-sector partnerships inequality, from poverty to social justice, new and existing materials for extreme improve the lives of those it affects. future so that we can continue to heat towards a bio-industrial revolution. What this are tackling some of the from disparities in health-care standards environments, as well as measuring Our medical research ranges from our homes, light our buildings and travel. Industrial biotechnology, combined means for to equality in the workplace. We want to and exploring materials to help us understanding the molecular and We’re enhancing the efficiency and with the emerging science of synthetic you biggest questions facing understand why these happen so we can fully understand their properties and cellular basis of cancer to the viability of sustainable energy sources biology, uses biological resources such the planet. The research bring about a fairer world. potential. We work with dozens of development and testing of drugs and such as solar, wind, tidal and bioenergy. as plants, algae, fungi, marine life and Our world-class research can hit the headlines one day and feature we carry out has a direct industrial partners to bring advanced other therapeutic approaches. And we’re home to the Dalton Nuclear micro-organisms to change how we in one of your lectures the next. Our research directly influences materials discoveries from the lab to the Institute, the UK’s most advanced manufacture chemicals and materials. impact on the wider world policies that make positive changes lives of real people. Through nursing, psychology and policy academic nuclear research capability. Learn from leaders in their fields, at a university that invests in the – and on your course. for people affected by poverty and work, we’re researching and putting We’re creating next-generation best research and learning facilities and resources. inequality. International governmental Manchester is also the home of into practice solutions to the physical, We’re finding out more about how chemicals for industrial and health-care organisations, national governments, graphene, the one-atom thick material emotional and economic impacts of today’s urban society uses energy, needs. Our Manchester Institute of Enjo y a learning environment where interdisciplinary team-working multinational corporations, global that will revolutionise the material world. cancer. All this is strengthened by our blending expertise from engineering and Biotechnology is one of Europe’s leading is the basis of discovery and innovation. charities and NGOs partner with us to Our team of more than 230 researchers links with NHS organisations and cancer the social sciences to learn more about industry-interfaced institutes, with Bec ome part of something bigger – learn from and contribute to do things differently. is constantly coming up with new ways to charities – as well as the support of the demand and how it can be met. world-leading capabilities in chemicals discussions that could change the world. improve and transform current products local population. synthesis and manufacture. by harnessing the remarkable qualities of www.manchester.ac.uk/research graphene and related materials.
10 11 The Manchester experience Degrees of International foundation pathways
Foundation year the International Baccalaureate Diploma, teaching if you need to improve your INTO Manchester it’s likely that you’ll need to complete a proficiency (see p50). In many countries the education system INTO Manchester offers a foundation foundation course before you enrol for involves spending one year less at high At Manchester we offer integrated pathway programme in partnership Employers love the Manchester degree; that’s why we’re one a UK university degree. school and one year more at university, foundation courses on our campus for with The University of Manchester. of the most targeted universities by the UK’s top 100 graduate compared with the English system (see A foundation course is a bridging course degrees in engineering and science. Other than the integrated courses mentioned above, the INTO Manchester employers. But what makes our degrees so valuable? flowchart below). designed to equip students with the Life sciences and pharmacy foundation programme pathways are designed to appropriate academic grounding for a courses are delivered by the University If you’ve studied in a country where you’re provide you with a guaranteed offer required to spend fewer than 13 years at UK degree. The foundation syllabus may at nearby Xaverian College. For details of of progression to (or, in the case of school, and have not taken A-levels or also include additional English language these courses see p80, p92 and p105. World-class tutors latest research findings and meets biological sciences and pharmacy, an current industry needs. interview for) a wide range of our degree You’ll be inspired and encouraged to push English education system flowchart courses, including engineering, physical yourself by tutors who in many cases are Personalised, flexible courses sciences, management, social sciences, global leaders in their fields. HIGH / SENIOR SCHOOL UNDERGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE law and other humanities-based courses, You can tailor your course to your life sciences, pharmacy, and psychology. Developing skills alongside interests and career ambitions with a www.intohigher.com/manchester academic excellence diverse range of optional course units that MSc A-levels BSc MA PhD EngD typically increases as you progress, often BA Master’s We will also consider candidates from We’ll enable you to become an MRes degree including other subjects and specialisms. LLB MEnt other external foundation providers. independent, results-driven professional BEng To check whether a foundation course by encouraging you to think creatively Outstanding learning facilities International Bachelor’s is recognised, please email: and analyse effectively. We assess you (Honours) We’ve invested more than £750 million Baccalaureate (IB) on abilities that employers value, such degree [email protected] into excellent resources and facilities as working as part of a team, delivering Individual support throughout Experiences that go beyond over the past 12 years – including our Writing presentations and solving problems. MEng Master’s Find out more state-of-the-art student learning space, your degree your studies MPhil up Overseas Foundation MPharm degree the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons, and year year MPhys www.manchester.ac.uk/ Cutting-edge knowledge relevant You’ll have your own academic advisor Discover some of Manchester's most 12 MChem a virtual learning environment offering foundationcourses to employers who’ll work with you throughout your transformational activities through interactive activities and study materials, degree to help you achieve your full Stellify, and develop skills, knowledge 12 11234 1234 Studying at a research-intensive such as podcasts and online staff- potential and tackle any problems and experience that will give you extra university with excellent industry links student sessions. Now we’re investing that might arise. credibility and prestige in the eyes of YEARS OF STUDY ensures your course incorporates the £1 billion more… watch this space. employers (see p14). 12 13 STEL•LI•FY (VERB) to change, or be changed, into a star
There’s a reason why our graduates are among the most targeted by the UK’s top graduate recruiters. The University of Manchester offers you the opportunity for true personal and professional change and growth. We call it Stellify.
By participating in some of our most transformational activities, you’ll be able to broaden your horizons, understand the issues that matter in contemporary LEARN WITHOUT UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES MAKE A DIFFERENCE STEP UP ENGAGE WITH YOUR FUTURE society and step up to make a difference to local and BOUNDARIES THAT MATTER global communities. You can try more, do more, dream more and be more. R I A OLLIE ILYAS N A A HARRY
Bring your unique spark to Manchester – and we’ll help BASU THOMSON NAGDEE ACQUAH NEWTON you to illuminate the world. Ria undertook award-winning research Ollie won our JustFest Ilyas brought the community together Naa became General Secretary Harry found inspiration in New York outside of her core subject – finance short film competition through the Ramadan Tent Project of our Students’ Union with the Global Graduates scheme
What this “My third-year research project analysed “Me, She, We is a film that aims to stimulate “The Ramadan Tent Project unites the “I decided to run for General Secretary of the “I applied for Global Graduates hoping it might means for population trends in Bangladesh and proposed discussion around feminism and social injustice. community over the simple act of sharing a Students’ Union so I could give back and lead open my eyes to different options for my you policy suggestions to the Bangladeshi I wanted to inspire people in the way I had been meal. It’s free to attend and we always make on some of the things that I have found so future career. government to deal with changing demographics. inspired and learn from those around me. sure that homeless people are made welcome. inspirational and rewarding about university life. Truly stand out to graduate employers and work “It was great to be able to see New York City, to attain our Manchester Leadership Award “Winning the Undergraduate Award was amazing. “I’ve learnt how to effectively tell a story, “I’ve taken on much more responsibility since “I’ve learnt how to be assertive in a positive way – but the most worthwhile part was meeting so I met and collaborated with students studying developed a keen eye for detail and honed I got involved – planning, securing funding and to bring ideas to people and bring them along with many different people from businesses big and Gain evidence that you possess strong ethical degrees very different to mine, discussing topics my organisation skills. I’ve also realised the helping to build the brand. This year I’m going to you. I now understand how important it is to see small. I got the opportunity to chat to them leadership values across many disciplinary boundaries. importance of collaboration. be managing the whole project for Manchester! the bigger picture and think strategically. informally about how to become successful and about their own backgrounds. Enjoy a wide range of activities, such as those “I’ve gained new research skills, boosted my “This experience confirmed that I’d love “Volunteering has opened up massive “My ultimate aim is to one day be Head of the described on the following pages… critical thinking and broadened my academic a career as a filmmaker, but also that I want opportunities for me already. I’m being taken UN Development Programme. Through “The networking really motivated me, and perspective – which will help me succeed in any to focus my work on the issues that challenge to China to present at a conference – when everything I’ve done, I have the confidence to gave me a better idea of where I want to go www.manchester.ac.uk/stellify career path.” our society.” else would that be possible?" take the steps I need to get there.” with my career in the future.”
14 15 The Manchester experience Learn without What our students say boundaries about UCIL units Benefits of interdisciplinary study Examples of course units Sample new topics outside of your Physics and the Grand Challenges of At Manchester you can look beyond your core academic This course unit has been my degree, expanding your skill set, Today – Become more scientifically favourite during my whole time discipline and take advantage of our flexible learning experience and knowledge, literate and learn how to evaluate here at Manchester. It’s a fantastic, environment. As the UK’s largest campus-based university, and enabling you to stand out many of today’s key scientific and from the crowd. technological challenges. forward-thinking unit. Relating ideas with world-leading minds working in many fields, we can to real-life situations really helps the offer an unparalleled range of interdisciplinary learning Meet and work with students from Diverse Britain in a Globalising understanding of new ideas. different courses, discovering fresh World – Explore multiculturalism and and extracurricular opportunities. You’ll develop fresh perspectives and helping you to integration from a multidisciplinary perspectives and a new awareness of what inspires you. challenge conventional thinking. and contemporary perspective. I feel like this course unit has Learn from experts of international The Digital Society – Work with a opened doors for me and has given The only limit to learning at Manchester is your own curiosity. repute, studying topics that will enrich real-world client to address a challenge me a career path. your learning experience and boost related to digital media and technology. your employability. Prove your ability by combining academic Essential Enterprise – Learn to Interviewers are always Consider options that enable you to combine business success with making and extra-curricular activities impressed with the nature of Take diverse course units incorporate hands-on experience a positive difference in the world. UCIL units are available as part Gain recognition and additional recruiters want you to be able to with graduate recruiters, they’re the course unit and they always Our University College for working in a social enterprise or in the of most degree courses. Please Body, Health and Well-being – skills by completing our Manchester demonstrate how your learning specifically designed to help Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL) community into your degree course. mention that they’ve never heard contact the relevant School to Discover the composition of the Leadership Programme, Manchester applies to the real world; undertaking you achieve true personal and offers diverse course units for most of anything like this before. check if your course participates. Learn about key social and ethical human body and the impact of Global Challenge and Manchester these activities will give you that professional change, and make Manchester undergraduates, which will challenges facing humanity. lifestyle on its structure and function. Enterprise Challenge. Graduate proof. Developed in collaboration you more employable. count towards your degree. www.manchester.ac.uk/ucil 16 17 The Manchester experience
Industrial
As well as experiencing a British education, you can also sample life, culture and study in another country as part of your degree. We offer you the broadest range and highest calibre of partner Get ahead in the world of work with an industrial placement. universities to choose from – 120 in Europe and a further 80 Thanks to our close contacts and research collaborations worldwide – including some of the world’s other top universities. with many companies and major employers, we can offer you a wide variety of opportunities in destinations across Your study abroad options Find out more Sarah Chok our local region, the UK and the world. BSc Biomedical Sciences Most degree courses include the +44 (0)161 275 3053 opportunity to study abroad. [email protected] Benefits of industrial experience Examples of placements You could spend one semester or up Experience student life in another country to a full year abroad, depending on the manchesterontheroad.wordpress.com Make yourself known to an employer Year in industry – many subject areas at course you choose. www.manchester.ac.uk/study/ I chose to take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad – some of our placement students Manchester offer degree courses that make such a positive impression incorporate a full year spent working in industry. You don’t need to know or study international/study-abroad- as part of my course by spending time at the University of that they are offered a position after This is a highly cost-effective way of developing another language, as many of our programmes Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. I have a close high-school they graduate. key skills in a commercial environment, as your Check the course listings on p56 partner universities teach in English – friend from back home in Malaysia who’s currently studying there, tuition fees for a year in industry will be lower – onwards for subjects that offer although it can be a great opportunity Network – making personal contacts so I knew it would be a good choice. and, if you have one, you may still be able to options for industrial experience, to learn or improve your fluency. in your field can be invaluable for receive your student loan. Most year-in-industry study abroad, or a modern finding jobs and getting support language. Please contact You’ll find studying abroad a highly Studying abroad allowed me to get to know new people helped opportunities also offer a salary, which will help in your career. the relevant School for more cost-effective way to experience life see the different types of research me become used to putting you with the cost of living. information about these options. overseas. Take a year abroad as part of a and education methods at another myself out there. Develop transferable skills that Work experience as part of an optional four-year course and, depending on the university. It was really interesting employers want, demonstrating course unit – many courses allow you to study abroad country you’re from, your tuition fees how different academics were in My best memory was a trip we took that you can apply your academic take interdisciplinary course units run by for that year may be lower – plus you Australia and their style of teaching. during the mid-semester break. knowledge to the working environment. industrial experience may still be able to receive your student We rented a camper van and drove our University College for Interdisciplinary Many placements allow you to earn as a modern language loan (if you have one). Take a European It also allowed me to meet a lot down the east coast of Australia. Learning as part of your degree, some of you learn. exchange and you may receive an of people from around the world. There were also many society which include hands-on experience working Erasmus grant towards costs. Being in a situation where I had to parties and lots of dressing up! in industry or in the community. 18 19 The Manchester experience
The Manchester experience
Muhammad Prepare for your ideal career with industrial Arsam Shaheen experience On making an impact… On returning to study… At Airbus I worked on aircraft I’m hoping to build on aspects of my BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering development. I was part of a team placement to create my final-year Muhammad came to Manchester that analysed the net effects of project. An added bonus is that I’ll improvements made to the plane’s from Pakistan, but his journey be better equipped for my final year components. My contribution was because of the knowledge I’ve gained has also taken him to Bristol, vital to their ability to make key design and the time-management skills I where he spent his industrial decisions and ultimately influenced the picked up during the placement. year working for the aircraft overall success of the business. On the benefits for employability… manufacturer Airbus. The I enjoyed the responsibility. For one experience has pushed project, I oversaw the implementation of As more and more people look to Muhammad to be his best in the a new software system that’s now used university to further their career, the workplace and in his studies, and by more than 100 employees. I developed importance of work experience has has given him the confidence to a training program, worked one-on-one never been greater. with employees and introduced an aim high in his future career. incentive program to ensure that they I’ve learned so much and acquired so stay up to date with the software. many skills. I’ve a greater awareness career direction, then any workplace It was the first time I was a project lead of current developments in the sector experience is valuable as you can still in the corporate environment, which as I’ve met and worked directly with develop transferable skills. was terrifying at first! But I enjoyed the people in my ideal career. And the challenge – and I learnt more during this teamwork and interpersonal skills Performing well on a work placement project than at any time before. I’ve developed have made me a more can often lead to a firm job offer. Even rounded candidate for any employer. if it doesn’t, the contacts you acquire On learning new skills… may well be able to help you progress On the overall experience… into your chosen career. The real-world experience of how the theory on my course applies in a Getting work experience in the UK The additional skills and knowledge you practical business environment has will strengthen your CV and make you gain during a work placement can often been invaluable. I’m now better at more attractive to employers here, in be directly applied to your studies and solving problems, working in teams your home country, or elsewhere. If you this can lead to better grades. This in and communicating with individuals can’t get relevant experience for your turn will help you progress to the next from different backgrounds. preferred career, or are unsure of your stage of your career path.
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Develop the skills that Experience the workplace one-to-one career mentoring with employers want experienced professionals across Being a university of international standing career sectors; Graduate recruiters look for evidence of gives us excellent connections with employability or transferable skills that lift employers, locally and worldwide. Many of career fairs, presentations, webinars you above the competition. our courses allow you to take advantage and workshops where you can meet, of industrial experience opportunities that learn from and connect with potential A Manchester degree is an internationally can help shape your career (see p19). employers from a broad range of recognised academic qualification – countries and sectors; but it’s also much more… You may also be able to undertake part- news, information and events via our time work, allowing you to learn new skills Your course will encourage you to develop comprehensive careers website and and earn money while you study (see p53). We’re committed to helping you stand out from the crowd new ways of thinking and expose you to social media channels (including a Weibo when the time comes to start your career. new cultures and diverse working practices. Benefit from international account for our Chinese students); You’ll develop a range of skills such careers advice our My Future Profiler interactive as problem solving, language ability, questionnaire, which gives you a initiative, teamwork and creativity – all Our award-winning Careers Service has personalised report explaining how to Employers in the UK and across the world of which will help you stand out in the relationships with around 6,000 UK and make the most of university in the UK look for a range of skills and experiences international job market. global employers, many of which are and prepare for future success. in graduate employees in addition to a leading multinational recruiters. In addition degree. That’s why, whether you have a Cultural awareness is increasingly a key to organising bespoke country-specific With one of the largest university careers career path in mind or are keeping your selection factor for graduate employers; events, we have a broad and innovative services, we’re able to offer careers future options open, we’ll encourage you to we’re a very large and diverse community at range of services available to our consultants dedicated to each Faculty and build career development into all aspects Manchester, welcoming more international international students, including: School who’ll work hard to help you take of your student life from your first day. students than any other UK university. control of your future. You’ll not only mix with British people, but an international focus on job hunting It’s no surprise that we’re one of If you want to stay on in the UK after also be able to meet students from all with advice on how to market your UK the most targeted universities by graduating to gain international career over the world, learn about other cultures experience to recruiters; the top 100 graduate recruiters experience, our dedicated website on UK and improve your communication skills. (High Fliers Research 2017). The practical skills-development work visa options and regulations will University is also placed 24th worldwide We have the UK’s largest and most vibrant sessions and workshops to boost your provide you with useful guidance. In addition, in the latest Times Higher Education students’ union, where you’ll find a range of capabilities and commercial awareness; our experienced careers consultants will be able to give you essential insights into Global Employability University Rankings. societies, many of which are professionally advice on securing part-time jobs and how the UK job market operates. focused. Get involved, broaden your volunteering work to develop your connections and develop qualities that are If you want to secure employment back Employability skills are a set professional skills and CV; great for your CV, such as leadership skills. home, or if a new country appeals to you, of attributes, skills and knowledge advice on securing internships and you can speak to our Careers Service for that all labour market participants And you can participate in Stellify, integrated placements to give you a featuring Manchester's most ideas and strategies to explore the global should possess to ensure they head start with employers; opportunities on offer through our jobs have the capability of being transformational activities designed to help you develop the distinctive, an online vacancies and events database Careers Link. effective in the workplace. highly employable attributes of a top database used by thousands www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/ The Confederation of British Industry Manchester graduate (see p14). of employers; international 22 23 The Manchester experience
Kush
Bhatia Take advantage of outstanding BSc International Business, careers support Economics and Finance
Having approached the On his summer internship... University Careers Service for I spent my summer break in the US advice on applying for a summer as part of an internship I secured internship, Kush landed a job through the Careers Service. It was a working on a market research market research project at a global food project in the US. Our Careers manufacturing company. The project looked into the different styles of pizza place they look when seeking their to make a decision about what they Service helped him with his CV across the US, so I got to eat a lot of ideal opportunity. want to do after university. The Careers Service guides you through the process and supported him through the pizza! It was really good fun. On careers support... application process. of finding the right job for you. It was a long process, with the I met with a careers adviser when I was On other ways to boost his CV... application and interviews, but it was applying for my internship. She really definitely worth it. helped me with my CV – adding some Since my return from my internship, On finding a job... things and removing others, creating a the staff at the Careers Service have bespoke CV for the employer. I’d rate stayed in constant touch with me. The Careers Service is always posting the support five out of five – they were They email me every month with details vacancies online, and there’s a direct very helpful. Even once the internship of opportunities that I could take in link to this from the University’s online had started, they still kept in touch and the summer or even part-time during learning portal, Blackboard. Their listings really helped me. the semester to enhance my overall include everything – summer internships, student experience. short-term opportunities and full-time The Careers Service even offers a range graduate roles – so it’s really easy to of support tailored to international I fundraise for Unicef through the Indian find the kind of thing you want. students, such as career fairs, advice on Society of Manchester and I volunteer searching for jobs around the world and for Hindu festivals. Not only are these It’s well organised and convenient. events specific to individual countries. great ways to make new friends, but I’d recommend that any student I think the Careers Service is really they’re an added benefit to your CV. make the Careers Service the first important – eventually all students have I enjoy volunteering – it’s really fun.
24 25 The Manchester experience Make a Give something back – and gain a lot more When Vanessa arrived in Manchester from Malaysia, she had no idea that she was joining a university that is so committed to social responsibility. She quickly started to make a difference through the Manchester Leadership Programme, which allows you to volunteer while gaining credits for your course, as well getting involved in student societies.
dif ference On her volunteering experience… responsibility. The University acts as a role model to students in ethical Since coming to Manchester I’ve and social matters. I feel that it’s an taken the opportunity to volunteer environment that gives students a At Manchester we take our social responsibilities seriously – it’s at the on both University and student-led more holistic education. heart of all we do. For you, this means a huge range of developmental schemes. I’ve worked with Manchester Settlement, a social welfare charity and eye-opening opportunities, from reaching out to our local On the skills she gained… founded by the University, and communities to campaigning for social justice. Develop as an ethical volunteered as a retail assistant at Volunteering has definitely helped leader and discover what you’re capable of contributing to the world. Goodstock, a vintage clothes shop me to enhance my employability. I’ve run by Vinspired, a charity promoting picked up skills such as team-working, opportunities for young people. time management, organisation and communication, all of which I feel will Volunteer your time and skills Sports Volunteer Scheme – We offer various awards in recognition Confront contemporary issues My favourite moment so far was a help impress employers when the time develop skills by helping people of your volunteering activities and to fundraising event I planned for Unicef There’s a massive array of opportunities Whatever you study, you’ll take part in comes to apply for jobs. get active; participate in sport celebrate making a difference. on Campus Manchester. It was a bake at Manchester. Make our volunteering our Ethical Grand Challenges (EGC) and physical activity with local sale – and I was worried that volunteers website your first port of call, where You also have the opportunity to programme, which will give you the On the opportunities for schools, sports clubs and charities; might not turn up or the pastries would you can find out about a range of undertake the Manchester opportunity to confront some of the international students… or assist at prestigious local not sell. In the end we had a really good opportunities on campus, locally Leadership Programme (MLP), most profound ethical issues in the 21st I’d recommend that any international sporting events. turnout and we managed to raise a lot and internationally, as well as getting which combines volunteering work century. You’ll explore the challenges of of money – it was great! student should do some volunteering. information, advice and support. Peer support – train to become a with an academic unit exploring sustainability in Year 1, social justice in Year You’ll get to know the local people 2 and workplace ethics in Year 3, alongside student mentor, or to run fun and challenges for leaders in the 21st On the satisfaction she gained better and find out what issues they Here’s a taster: students from many different disciplines. focused academic sessions for century, all as part of your degree. from volunteering… face, the things that they care about Volunteer with one of our partner lower-year students. and what you can do to help. We’re proud that students volunteering EGC is one of a number of programmes Volunteering has made my time at organisations in the community you can get involved in as part of Stellify Student Action – volunteer in via our MLP, Sports Volunteer Scheme university more fulfilling. I know I believe that volunteering will change – eg the British Heart Foundation, (see p20) to develop your understanding our local community with this and Students’ Union contributed Vanessa Sing Woon I’m making a positive impact on your outlook on society in your home Girlguiding, Incredible Edible, and of the issues that matter. It includes student society. You could work almost 60,000 hours of their time someone else’s life. country. Besides that, you’ll learn new many more. to the community in 2015/16 – activities such as our interdisciplinary with children, the homeless, BSc Management (Marketing) skills and make a lot of new friends. equivalent to contributing more than Sustainability Challenge and our annual I’m delighted to study in a place that Green Impact – volunteer on the elderly or people with £300,000 to the local economy. social justice event, JustFest. puts such a great focus on social environmental sustainability learning disabilities, or support initiatives at the University. environmental initiatives. www.manchester.ac.uk/volunteers www.manchester.ac.uk/egc 26 27 The Manchester experience
Get involved, gain new skills
I organise all the events that the Malaysian Students’ Society of Manchester puts on – ranging from cultural events like Chinese New Year, to corporate events such as career talks from Malaysian companies.
We also organise two really big events I’ve gained skills in time management, every year: MNight and MGames. networking, events management and MNight is our cultural event with plays marketing. For one event we put on I had and dances. The MGames is a sporting to work with about 20 vendors selling The University of Manchester Students’ Union is the event with different tournaments open freshly cooked Malaysian food! biggest (and, as many members say, the best!) students’ to Malaysian students at Manchester It’s been a good learning experience for union in the UK – so we’ve certainly got a lot to offer you. and other universities across the UK. It’s huge: about 500 to 800 people me and I think it’s been a really valuable Our students have found friends, hobbies, employment, take part. use of my time – I’ve got so much I can inspiration, new skills, memorable adventures, practical talk about on my CV. support and career-boosting experience through our Ayotola Bode-Oke Students’ Union. What will you find? BA Economics and Politics Nigerian Students’ Society Micah See www.manchesterstudentsunion.com @ManchesterSU MEng Materials Science and Engineering Making a difference Find a home away from home Malaysian Students Society of Manchester Charitable fundraising – Manchester Activities for all Manchester has some of the RAG (Raise and Give) is one of the Joining a society helps you to connect with people of similar Join students who share a similar interest, UK’s best student media, including largest student fundraising groups in interests and values – and to try something new. culture, or course; try a new hobby; or the biggest student newspaper, the country. propose your own idea for a club. written by award-winning journalists, Student volunteering – via Student Getting involved in a student society In our society we come together, 480+ student societies – everything a radio station and a TV channel. Support Action and more (see p26). is a tremendous way to make the best interact and get in touch with our from politics to performance, roots, celebrating our country’s rich Advice service – speak to a trained use of your time at university. It helps campaigning to gaming, flight cultures and values by organising professional for free advice on any you make friends faster and build your simulation to scuba diving. It’s also a great place to get something social events, movie nights, football academic, housing, financial or network of friends outside of your to eat, catch up with friends, or see matches and dinners. wellbeing issues you may have. course. It gives you an opportunity Job opportunities – more than 275 your favourite band in the iconic student staff currently work at the to take on leadership roles and gain You can also become an integral part Student representation – have your Manchester Academy venues. Students’ Union. essential skills for your future. You of the community by being a student opinions heard by the University on can also interact with older students, representative, carrying the interests Social enterprise support – various issues via the Students’ Union, who can be of valuable help to you as of students in a particular area and the Students’ Union supports any or train to become one of more than In short, the Students’ Union is here you begin a new phase of life. helping the university to improve. student-led project that tackles barriers 1,300 student and halls of residence to help you get the most from your to university access and participation. representatives. time in Manchester. 28 29 The Manchester experience
Developing body, mind and prospects
Guhan started playing squash in his home town of Chennai at the age of 13, and was instantly hooked. Today, he represents our Guhan Senthilkumar University playing squash in the national university league, and BSc Fashion Buying and Merchandising receives extra training, support and funding via a Manchester sports scholarship.
Study is important, but so is having some downtime – On the benefits of taking part… On the social side of sport… and physical activity is a great way to clear your head, When you’re occupied with both Squash is a very sociable sport at study and sport at university, one Manchester; being part of the squash meet new people and set yourself fresh challenges. helps to take your mind off the other. club has helped me make a lot of At Manchester you’ll find a huge variety of sport and When I finish playing squash I’m friends. Being a sports scholar at the well-being programmes, and facilities to suit everyone. refreshed enough to do my university University has also helped me make work more effectively. friends with elite student athletes of www.manchester.ac.uk/sport other sports, and learn from them. On our facilities… For those who are On advice for international Sports facilities are really good at non-competitive students… the University. The Sugden and For those who like to compete Get active, have fun and add Armitage centres are quite close to I absolutely recommend taking up a Manchester finished 18th out something different to your CV. student accommodation and have sport at Manchester. The experience Excel with fellow athletes in your sports of 145 institutions in the BUCS world-class trainers. The gyms have is one you will cherish throughout field of choice. League 2015/16. 80+ casual classes – from aerobics to Zumba. friendly and courteous staff and the your life. 42 sports clubs for 36 sports – equipment is well maintained. weekly training with great coaches and Saturday morning park runs – matches in the British Universities and For more casual players join 200+ runners every week. On gaining new skills… Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues. Major University sports centres Keep up your sport or try something new both on campus and near student Group campus walks – get active Combining study and squash means 357 teams in campus leagues – in a relaxed, sociable environment. accommodation in Fallowfield while getting to know your campus. I have to be organised, and has weekly competitions against Sport on your doorstep – 30+ hours give you convenient access to fully improved my time management Be a Sports Volunteer – see p26. other Manchester students of free sport in or close to University equipped fitness suites, outdoor skills. I’ve also developed my across five sports. halls of residence. multi-use courts, five-a-side commitment and dedication through the discipline of waking up early, Sport Scholarship funding – pitches, squash courts, sports halls Football fanatic? You’ll findthe Sporticipate – 60+ hours of free sticking to a good diet, etc. opportunities for elite athletes at and multi-activity rooms. There’s largest inter-society soccer activities delivered around campus also Manchester Aquatics Centre, junior international level, including each week. league in the country at training and personal support. one of the UK’s biggest and best Wythenshawe Sports Ground, along SU sport – 40+ sports societies at our swimming facilities, on campus. with 26 full-sized football pitches. Students’ Union. 30 31 The Manchester experience Student Services Centre If you’re applying to stay in the UK for Childcare Counselling six months or longer, you’ll be required Our Student Services Centre provides Two day nurseries are available on Our University Counselling Service to pay an immigration health surcharge campus for children aged up to five years provides free, confidential help, on an a central point for information on a range (prior to completing your visa application) old: Dryden Street Nursery and Echoes individual or group basis, to all students of practical matters relating to University to cover your health care, after which Nursery. Both are staffed with trained facing difficulties that are affecting their life, including issues relating to tuition you’ll be entitled to visit a doctor or to be and experienced personnel. personal wellbeing or ability to work. and accommodation fees, student cards, treated in hospital for free. Students from scholarships and funding, examinations Australia or New Zealand are exempt Religious support www.manchester.ac.uk/counselling and graduation arrangements. from the health surcharge, as the UK has reciprocal health agreements in place Our campus has a number of places of www.manchester.ac.uk/ssc Disability support with those countries. worship, as well as chaplaincy for those of all faiths and none. We have facilities We welcome students with additional Student Immigration Team If you expect to be in the UK for less than for Jewish worship and an Islamic Prayer support needs as a result of a medical condition, disability or specific learning Our immigration advisers are authorised to six months and your home country does Centre, places of worship for students not have a reciprocal arrangement with difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia. We have nearly 40,000 students from 160 countries at provide advice and assistance on student of other faiths in the locality of the the UK, then we strongly advise you to Please contact our Disability Advisory immigration matters by the Office of the University, and student societies for a Manchester – but we make sure that every individual who have medical/health insurance. and Support Service before departure Immigration Services Commissioner. wide range of religions. comes here gets all the assistance they need through our from your home country. If you have Based in our Student Services Centre, You can find out more about health wide range of support services and teams. We recognise that any personal care needs, you’ll need to the team can advise on the type of visa you care in the UK at the UK Council for have sufficient funding to meet the cost international students may have specific requirements, so we need and how to apply before you arrive, International Student Affairs website. of this support. Contact our Disability as well as your visa conditions, including offer you additional help to make sure that your transition to www.ukcisa.org.uk Advisory and Support Service for living here is as smooth as possible. work, travel, family visits, renewing, further advice. extending and changes to your student status. You can also find out more about [email protected] staying in the UK to work after your studies. www.manchester.ac.uk/dass Before you arrive At the airport Our friendly student ambassadors and staff members are on hand to answer www.manchester.ac.uk/ Studying with us may be your first Our welcome service for new international any questions you have once you arrive. student-support/ experience of the UK – so, to help you and EU students will help you travel to immigration-and-visas prepare, we send you a step-by-step arrival your University accommodation at the www.manchester.ac.uk/orientation guide offering detailed advice on all aspects beginning of the academic year. Health-care provision of your journey to Manchester. University Academic and personal advisers staff also hold pre-departure briefings Orientation and welcome We strongly advise every student to in several countries, while pre-departure You'll have the support of a dedicated register with a local doctor (known as a webinars offer further detailed guidance At the start of each academic year, academic advisor who will watch over general practitioner or GP) near to your we invite new international students your personal and general academic in making preparations. Student Support and Advice Team accommodation. We’ll help you to identify to a comprehensive programme of progress, and offer you constructive one when you arrive at the University. On You can also connect with us via social events designed to introduce you to advice. They’ll also signpost relevant Our Student Support and Advice Team campus we have a dedicated occupational media to prepare for orientation: the practicalities of living and studying careers and skills development can help you with issues relating to your health service that you can access for in Manchester. Activities include talks, opportunities to boost your future studies, money, health and well-being. help and advice on managing any health /OrientationUoM workshops and social events where employability. You may also be allocated Our advisers offer confidential issues that may affect your ability to @OrientationUoM you can meet other new students and a personal advisor; they can offer you appointments and can help you to work study or your academic performance. find out useful information about the advice in these areas as well, but perhaps through problems, navigate University www.manchester.ac.uk/arrival University and the city of Manchester. with a focus on more general matters. processes and access specialist services. www.occhealth.manchester.ac.uk 32 33 Campus and city
www.manchester.ac.uk/university Alan Gilbert Students’ Union Learning Commons building Manchester students helped Home to the UK’s biggest Explore our to design every aspect of this students’ union, with more ultra-modern study space, from than 480 student societies, an its interior design to a host of independent advice service, student-centred services, such a one-stop shop, a cafe and a bar as flexible use of learning pods offering student-friendly prices. and media screens for group www.manchesterstudentsunion.com study and independent learning. Open 24/7 during term time. www.manchester.ac.uk/ learningcommons Whitworth Building The University of Manchester Library The most iconic of our historic Victorian buildings is at the heart of our campus. You’ll use it as a landmark when you One of only five National first arrive – and to mark your achievements when you Research Libraries in the graduate in the grand Whitworth Hall. country, this is also one of www.manchester.ac.uk/historic-buildings the UK’s best-resourced academic libraries, with more than four million printed books and manuscripts, half a million electronic items and a range of IT facilities. A further nine specialist Reaching into the heart of Britain’s most liveable libraries are conveniently city, our friendly, self-contained campus brings located across campus. University Place Gilbert Square www.manchester.ac.uk/ together a multicultural community of nearly As well as being a hub for major University events, this central Next to the Alan Gilbert IT facilities library 40,000 students from 160 countries to study, building houses a useful base for student enquiries called the Learning Commons, this green relax and get involved in university life. Atrium. Here you can get advice on how to boost your employability, space is a favourite spot for You’ll find more than 4,000 PCs and widespread free WiFi manage your money, study abroad and more – or enjoy some quiet relaxing, reading and even around campus. You can also join the international eduroam study time on a comfortable sofa. enjoying a picnic in summer. network for quick and easy access to WiFi at Manchester We’re also investing a massive £1 billion to and other participating institutions. continue the evolution of our campus into an www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/students optimum and sustainable learning environment for world-class students.
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Jodrell Bank The Whitworth The John Rylands Library Observatory One of the city’s premier art spaces This beautiful neo-Gothic building is home Located in the heart of is part of our University, based to one of the world’s finest collections of the Cheshire countryside, in nearby Whitworth Park. Since rare books and manuscripts – including first Jodrell Bank is well worth a its spectacular £15 million editions of Shakespeare’s plays, the earliest visit to explore the wonders refurbishment and re-launch in 2015, surviving fragment of the New Testament, of the universe – and the the gallery has won many awards, and a copy of the world’s smallest book. work of Manchester including the Art Fund’s Museum of www.manchester.ac.uk/library/rylands astrophysicists and the Year and VisitEngland’s Large engineers. Visitor Attraction of the Year. www.jodrellbank.net www.manchester.ac.uk/whitworth
Martin Harris Centre An evolving campus Manchester Museum Armitage Sports Centre for Music and Drama We’ve got a masterplan to Explore ancient worlds and Located in Fallowfield and the heart of sport Our primary performance continue the transformation of an ever-changing array of at the University, facilities here include: an space for contemporary our campus for students, staff exhibitions at our own air-conditioned fitness suite with free-weights Jefferson and classic music, drama, and visitors. Developments museum on campus. area; double sports hall suitable for badminton, comedy, literature and more. underway include new teaching www.manchester.ac.uk/ basketball, cricket, netball and volleyball; Huera Guzman www.manchester.ac.uk/ and learning facilities, national museum squash courts; floodlit five-a-side football martinharriscentre research centres, a hotel and pitches; full-sized floodlit artificial turf pitches BEng Aerospace Engineering public parkland. (the largest number on one site in the UK); grass pitches; and all-weather tennis courts. www.manchester.ac.uk/armitagesports Manchester’s international family The International Society helped me to become much more sociable and feel comfortable living in the UK. Manchester Manchester Academy Sugden Sports Centre International Society Aquatics Centre Part of our Students’ Union, In among the academic buildings, this is the This independent organisation When I first came to the UK from language classes, cultural events, Ecuador I had no international friends, UK trips and volunteering projects. One of the UK’s biggest and the award-winning Manchester ideal spot to drop in for a workout or fitness provides a warm welcome for and did not know much about other I volunteer with International 16, as best swimming facilities. Built Academy brings you the best live class between lectures, or compete in an international students across cultures. Now, in the International one of 16 people from 16 different for the 2002 Commonwealth music and comedy the world has to organised sport activity. This is one of our four Manchester. Its members – Society, I have met people from all countries who organise cultural Games, it features two 50-metre offer. You’ll be hard pressed to think main sports sites and provides a fully equipped many of whom have themselves over the world and made friends evenings, spreading understanding of pools, a diving pool, a fitness of many major international music fitness suite, indoor courts, outdoor pitches experienced living away from who I consider to be my family here our cultures and promoting friendship. suite and dance studio for acts that have not played at our and dedicated rooms for activities such as their native country – aim to in Manchester. various classes. four venues; from Foo Fighters to circuit training and T’ai Chi. ensure students have a rewarding I have also become really close to www.better.org.uk/mac Lady Gaga, we’ve had them all. www.sport.manchester.ac.uk/facilities experience in the UK. There’s a wide range of activities for the staff. They’re so helpful; I can ask www.manchesteracademy.net www.internationalsociety.org.uk both international and local students: them about any problem I might have.
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Riddhi Develop as a student with flexible and
Aggarwal powerful learning On the Alan Gilbert Learning On academic advisers… Commons and the Main Library… resources It’s really nice to have a member of BSc Psychology The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons University staff who’s there to help you is like my second home. It’s my out with any problem. Back in India, Riddhi is making the most of favourite place on campus – in fact, if I went to my teacher with an issue, the learning facilities at I think it’s probably everybody’s they’d tell me ‘just deal with it’! But Manchester – she’s more likely favourite place. Sometimes you’ll be academic advisers are happy to help at home and feel like you don’t want you with anything. to be spotted in the 24/7 Alan to study alone, so you’ll go there to Gilbert Learning Commons than be away from distractions and to be My adviser is really good. This year she is at home. Having come around other people. And the Main we’ve set up regular meetings where Library is just opposite, so you can we plan out my goals. Knowing that I to Manchester from India, she have to achieve targets before my next knows first-hand how helpful pop by whenever you need to take out a book. meeting makes me feel that I’m making the University’s learning support even better progress. is to international students. On the learning support on offer… On the John Rylands Library… There are so many types of help available – I’m sure there are even The John Rylands Library is located on Deansgate in the city centre, so it’s some that I don’t know about. There The scheme is really helpful for great for when you want a change are always workshops going on in the students as sometimes you might from campus. There are lots of nice Learning Commons, on topics ranging not want to talk to a member of staff places nearby to go for something from academic referencing to relieving – you just want an informal chat with to eat if you need a break from your stress during exam time. someone who knows what they’re studying. The building is absolutely talking about. PASS allows you to talk to I went to a workshop on essay writing amazing – it’s beautiful! I think of it as a student in the year above you, who’ll to help with my coursework. This was classic British architecture – it feels help you work out any issues. amazing – for some of my friends, really good to be in there. English is not their first language, so When I was in my first year, I spoke the workshop was really useful to them. On peer mentoring… to my mentor a lot. It was a big step Workshops take place frequently – you I’m a coordinator on PASS, the coming to the Manchester from India, just sign up and go. University’s peer monitoring scheme. but my mentor really helped me adjust.
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Culture Visit the University’s Manchester The UK’s best Museum, the Whitworth, John Rylands Library and Martin Harris Centre for Music city to live in* 45 minutes 1.5 hours 1.5 hours and Drama – then there’s the from Liverpool and Leeds from York from Paris city’s Museum of Science and …and one of the world's best cities Industry, Imperial War Museum for international students** 1.5 hours 2 hours 7.5 hours North, HOME, The Lowry, from the Lake District from London from New York Manchester Art Gallery and 9.5 hours much more to discover. from Lagos 10.5 hours from Beijing Music Manchester’s musical history is 12 hours the envy of most cities – names from Mumbai such as Oasis, The Smiths and 12.5 hours New Order are known across the from São Paulo world. Today’s scene is as vibrant as ever, welcoming some of the 13.5 hours world’s most famous bands, DJs Manchester from Singapore and club nights, alongside plenty a e aris ei ing of up-and-coming talent. istrict 23 hours or e or from Sydney