The Manchester Metropolitan University

BA (Hons) Acting

This BA (Hons) Acting is a vocational program designed to equip students with the skills needed for a career in theatre, radio, TV, and film, with recent additions including motion capture and animation. The course seeks curious, imaginative, and energetic individuals driven to tell stories. Training is provided by industry experts with extensive experience in directing, voice, movement, acting, and theatre-making, many of whom are active researchers in performance. Students benefit from state-of-the-art theatre facilities in Manchester, a city rich in cultural events and performance opportunities, enriching the learning experience.

MA/MFA Performance

The MA/MFA Performance programme is a practice-led master's degree designed for graduates and artists interested in contemporary performance-making and training. It offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to develop advanced practical skills and a deep understanding of current performance practices and theoretical influences. The core of the programme focuses on developing new creative work and understanding how to present it professionally. Students can choose to specialise in either Laboratory Theatre, focusing on performer training and dramaturgy, or Contemporary Performance, concentrating on innovative and experimental performance art, dance, and theatre.

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

The Manchester Met MBA is designed for ambitious professionals looking to advance into senior leadership roles or grow their own businesses. This program focuses on developing responsible leaders equipped with the knowledge and skills to drive productivity and support decent work. The curriculum is informed by research and co-created with industry experts, integrating contemporary issues like sustainability, digitalization, and ethical management. Graduates will be prepared to make a positive impact on their careers, organizations, communities, and the environment.

MFA Performance

PhD and Doctoral Degrees

Doctoral degrees at Manchester Met offer the opportunity to conduct significant, original research and make a meaningful contribution to your chosen academic field. These programs require passion and dedication, enabling you to lead your own research and advance your long-term career aspirations. You will become part of a dynamic and collaborative research community, benefiting from expert supervision, modern research facilities, and dedicated support to prepare you for your future career.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses are designed to equip you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to inspire and teach the next generation. You will explore crucial educational topics, such as the impact of socio-economic factors and mental well-being on learning, and develop strategies for creating inclusive classrooms that cater to diverse learning needs, including multilingual students. At Manchester Met, we are committed to helping you become a confident and effective teacher. Our courses focus on developing your ability to engage, influence, and lead your class. The university has invested significantly in its campus facilities, particularly the Brooks building, which houses our Health and Education facilities, providing state-of-the-art equipment and specialist resources to enhance your learning experience. We offer a range of PGCE specialisms, including Primary and various Secondary subjects. The program emphasizes practical teaching experience through school placements, which are integral to your development as an educator. You will gain hands-on experience to prepare you for the challenges and rewards of a career in teaching.

Wellcome Discovery Awards

Open to established researchers and research teams with a proven record of research delivery who are based at, or will be hosted by, an eligible not-for-profit organisation in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, or an eligible low- or middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China). Projects must propose bold, transformative research aligned with Wellcome's mission to improve health. The award does not cover the lead applicant's own salary, and a researcher may lead only one active Discovery Award submission.

Open Source AI Fellowship (UK)

Open to AI professionals and researchers who are legally eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship, have resided in the UK for at least 5 years (a security check is required), are employed by a UK-based organisation willing to support a 12-month secondment, and hold a PhD or equivalent professional experience in AI or a related discipline.

Skoll Scholarship for the Oxford MBA

Open to applicants of any nationality admitted to the full-time one-year Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School who can demonstrate a track record of entrepreneurial action creating positive social or environmental impact, and for whom the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden.

Rhodes Scholarship

For talented young people from around the world to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Around 100 scholars are selected each year from more than 60 countries and constituencies; applications are made in your home country or constituency, each with its own age and eligibility rules.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Open to citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom applying for a full-time postgraduate degree (PhD, MSc/MLitt, or one-year master's) at the University of Cambridge. Selection weighs academic excellence, a strong fit with the chosen Cambridge course, a clear commitment to improving the lives of others, and leadership potential.

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships at the University of Oxford

Open to West African nationals (for example from Nigeria and Ghana) seeking to study the Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Applicants are generally aged between 25 and 45, hold a strong undergraduate degree (typically second-class upper or above), demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to Africa's public sector, and intend to apply their learning in their home country's public service.