Harpurhey Campus
Harpurhey Campus
Harpurhey is a friendly, vibrant campus, offering courses for school leavers in twelve different subject areas from Level 1 to Level 3.
Harpurhey Baths is a Grade II listed building and part of our campus that we have transformed into an award-winning exhibition space for students and the local community.
Industry standard facilities
Choice of 12 subject areas
Easily accessible on public transport
Large social spaces and garden
Extensive enrichment programme
Brand new facilities for 2026
Our Subject Areas
With twelve different subject areas offered at our Harpurhey campus, from Level 1 to 3, we’ve got something for you, no matter your starting point.
Business and Professional
Computing and Digital
Construction and Engineering
Creative and Digital Media
Education and Early Years
ESOL, English and Maths
Foundation Learning
Hair, Beauty and Make-up
Health and Social Care
Hospitality and Catering
Science and Medical Science
Travel, Tourism and Aviation
Find the right course for you at Harpurhey
Our Facilities
At our Harpurhey campus, you’ll find a wide range of facilities aimed at providing you with the perfect environment to thrive at College.
In recent years, we’ve made a number of upgrades including the installation of a new refectory and measures to improve our sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint.
What’s more, we’ve got some exciting facilities opening for September 2026, including a brand new laboratory for our Science courses, plus industry-standard BIM software suites for our Engineering provision.
Existing facilities
Explore Our Harpurhey Campus
Get a feel for life at Harpurhey by taking a virtual tour or hearing directly from our team in a short welcome video.
Travelling to campus
Harpurhey campus has excellent public transport links with 18 bus services and two Metrolink stops (Queens Road and Abraham Moss) within 1.3 miles of campus.
We’ll even help you travel to college for free!* Visit our Travel Page to check your eligibility and find out more.
*Terms and conditions apply
Address
Harpurhey Campus
Rochdale Road
Harpurhey
Manchester
M9 4AF
Opening Times
Building times
- Monday: 8.30am – 5pm
- Tuesday: 8.30am – 9pm
- Wednesday: 8.30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8.30am – 5pm
- Friday: 8.30am – 5pm
Reception times
- Monday: 8.30am – 4pm
- Tuesday: 8.30am – 6.30pm
- Wednesday: 8.30am - 4pm
- Thursday: 8.30am – 4pm
- Friday: 8.30am – 4pm
Bus Routes
Bus routes to Harpurhey Campus include:
52, 81, 112, 17, 64, 113, 131, 163, 88, 89, 118, 188, 77, 53, 115, 116, 151, 164.
Our Pass
If you’re aged 16 or 17 on 31st August 2025 and live in Greater Manchester then you will be eligible for Our Pass.
TMC Go
For students aged 16-18 who are not eligible for Our Pass and/or who live outside the Greater Manchester travel area there is support available through TMC Go.
The local area
Location
Harpurhey is three miles from Manchester city centre and has excellent transport links via bus and Metrolink, connecting you with the rest of our iconic city.
Nearby
Harpurhey features a bustling market and shopping district as the focal point of the community, while Queen's Park, one of Britain’s first municipal parks, is a short walk from campus.
Regeneration
Harpurhey is to receive £20m ‘Pride in Place’ funding over the next decade and, as a local resident or student, you could have a say in how that money is spent.