Life at Manchester

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A Journey You’ll Remember For Life

It all starts with a classroom, a community, and your ambition, which eventually grows into something you’ll carry forever.

Day 1
Welcome to Manchester
  • Receive your official offer after admissions.
  • Join a global postgraduate community from 190 countries.
  • Access your online preparation resources and explore your course structure.
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Day 30
Your First Class Begins
  • Join your first class or workshop at our Dubai centre or one of our global locations.
  • Meet peers, international faculty, and your academic support team.
  • Enter an interactive learning environment where ideas and ambition come alive.
Day 200
Learning is global, so is your classroom.
  • You’ll attend workshops across international centres: Dubai, Manchester, Hong Kong, Shanghai, or Singapore.
  • Work in diverse teams on assignments rooted in global issues.
  • Choose electives that align with your personal or professional goals.
Day 300
Apply what you learn immediately.
  • You’ll turn insights into action, tackling organisational challenges head-on.
  • Undertake applied projects, simulations, or assessments to stretch your thinking.
  • This is where you receive close guidance from global faculty and peers.
Day 400
Your Career, Evolving with You
  • You’ll benefit from tailored 1:1 career coaching and employability workshops.
  • Join CV clinics, mock interviews, and employer interaction sessions.
  • Every interaction moves you closer to the professional future you’re building.
Day 460
Make an Impact That Matters
  • Join your peers in projects that give back to communities and the planet.
  • Plant mangroves, build schools, and support sustainability initiatives.
  • Every initiative you take on leaves a mark that goes beyond your degree.
Day 500
Find Your People
  • You’ll engage with university life through student clubs, cultural events, and community experiences.
  • Take part in regional interest groups, leadership panels, or wellbeing initiatives.
  • Build friendships and memories that last beyond graduation.
Day 620
The Final Sprint
  • Submit your final assessments, projects, or dissertations.
  • Take part in revision support sessions, peer collaborations, and showcase events.
  • Reflect on your growth as you prepare to conclude your academic life.
Day 657
The Day It All Comes Together
  • Celebrate your academic achievement alongside classmates and family.
  • Join a formal ceremony that honours your growth, commitment, and triumph.
  • Mark the moment with iconic cap tosses, photos, and shared stories.
Day 658
Once Manchester, Always Manchester
  • Join a global alumni network of 500,000+ professionals in 190 countries.
  • Attend regional meetups, leadership panels, and exclusive alumni events.
  • Continue with career services and mentoring opportunities after graduation.

Now It’s Your Turn.

Thousands have begun their Manchester story, now it’s yours to write. Where will it take you?

LET’S KICKSTART YOUR JOURNEY
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