Adult and Professional Courses

It's YOUR time | Apply now to start something new in 2025.

Kickstart, change or progress your career with an Adult course. 

Our Courses

We offer adult and professional courses in a huge range of subject areas:

Automotive

Business and Professional

Computing and Digital

Construction and Engineering

Education and Early Years

ESOL, English and Maths

Foundation Learning

Hair, Beauty and Make-up

Health and Social Care

Hospitality and Catering

Logistics

Music

Sport

Supported Learning

Teacher Education

Travel, Tourism and Aviation

Visual Arts

Financial Support

Finances and tuition fees don't need to be a barrier to learning or your success - we are here to support you.
 

Adult Skills Fund

This is a government-funded programme that provides financial support for learners aged 19–23 who may be eligible for funding to study a full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification for free if they don’t already have one. In addition, learners may be eligible for digital functional skills or essential digital skills up to Level 1 if their existing skills are below that level.

Advanced Learner Loan

If you're aged 19 or over and you're starting a Level 3 or Level 4 course with us, you can take advantage of this loan which can be used to pay some or all of the tuition fees for your course.

19+ Access to Industry Award

If you're aged 19-23, you may be eligible to access funding support through your legal entitlement to your first full Level 3 qualification. We can also help with things like childcare and travel, no matter your age.

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Are you ready to start something new in your career?

Apply now to join our Centre of Excellence for Adult Education.

Apply for 2025

Do you want to join us in 2025? We have courses starting from January, all the way to September. Once you've decided on the course you want to study you can apply via our Apply Portal. All offers are subject to our admissions policy, capacity and meeting entry requirements.

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Financial support

We can offer support to students who need help with affording college, including tuition fees and childcare costs through our Access to Industry Award. Plus all students in college from 8.00am - 9.30am can enjoy FREE breakfast.

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Travel

You could be eligible for FREE travel to college and across Greater Manchester, find out if you are eligible for free bus travel through our travel bursary TMC Go.

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Still want to enrol in 2024?

Visit us on the campus you wish to study at from 10am until 2pm, Monday to Friday, to check if we still have places available on the course you want to study. All offers of a place are subject to course availability and meeting entry requirements.

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Student Life

Find out more about what you can expect from college life, including enrichment activities you can take part in, how to get involved in Student Voice and how to access our range of Student Support services.

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Locations

Find out more about our six locations across Greater Manchester, from how to get there to more information on the industry standard facilities you can expect to study in, including our new City Campus Manchester.

For more information about how to get to college, visit the Bee Network colleges webpage to find out everything you need to know about walking, cycling, bus and tram travel.

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Talking TMC

Listen to our College podcasts! Hear from our guests on topics such as what to expect from The Manchester College, the courses we have on offer, reasons to study at the number one college in Greater Manchester and the support we offer in terms of career guidance, finance and funding.

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Adult Learner Open Events


Want to find out more? Join us at our next Adult Learner Open Event where you can meet our expert tutors, tour our amazing facilities and find out more about finance and funding options.

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Whether you’d like to know more about a specific course, ask a question about applying, or find out about the college, we’re here to help!

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Course Enquiries & Admissions

 

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The Manchester College
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH