GET CAREER READY WITH US
Are you looking for a place to study next September? If you're a school leaver who is looking to take the next step towards your dream career then look no further than the number one further education college for overall achievement in Greater Manchester*.
It starts with you - Choose from 170 courses, in 18 subject areas, across 4 campuses in Greater Manchester and apply now to start your journey to amazing in September 2025.
Get career ready with us - Whether that's progressing straight into work after college or further study, you'll learn the skills you need to start your journey to a successful career.
*As per the latest Government National Achievement Rates Tables
Why apply to The Manchester College?
Benefit from our industry-standard facilities
Get work placements with the city’s best employers
Learn in-demand skills from industry-expert tutors
Study courses co-developed with employers
Be supported by award-winning Student Support teams
Travel for FREE to college and across Greater Manchester
Search our courses
Browse our range of 16-18 courses here at The Manchester College, with over 170 courses to choose from across 18 subject areas.
Our courses
Aged 16-18 and thinking of joining us?
Apply to join us in September 2025 and discover below how we can support you during your time at college, from free breakfast to bus travel.
Apply for September 2025
Do you want to join us in September 2025? Once you've decided on the course you want to study you can apply via our Apply Portal now. All offers are subject to our admissions policy, capacity and meeting entry requirements.
Support
Our Access to Industry Award offers financial support to students who need help with affording college, including travel, food, kit and equipment costs. Plus all students in college from 8.00am - 9.30am can enjoy FREE breakfast.
Travel
Aged 16-18 and live in Greater Manchester? You could be eligible for FREE bus travel to college and across Greater Manchester through Our Pass, or find out about the support we could offer you with TMC Go if not, including options for train and tram travel.
Study a T Level
From Business Management & Finance to Craft & Design and Media, Broadcast & Production, discover our range of T Level courses across nine subject areas and apply online to start in September 2025.
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.
Locations
Find out more about our four campuses across Greater Manchester, from how to get there to more information on the industry standard facilities you can expect to study in, including our newest campus City Campus Manchester and the new facilities due to open there in 2025.
Aged 19+?
Browse our adult courses and find out more about our Centre of Excellence for Adult Education.
Find out more
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The Manchester College
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH