Openshaw Campus

Openshaw Campus

Our Openshaw campus, situated close to the Etihad Stadium, was refurbished in 2021 to deliver state-of-the-art facilities that are perfect to prepare for a future career. 

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State-of-the-art facilities

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Choice of 10 subject areas

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Easily accessible on public transport

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Indoor and outdoor social spaces

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Extensive enrichment programme

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Brand new facilities for 2026

Our Courses

Our Openshaw campus hosts ten subject areas, all benefitting from industry standard facilities. With courses ranging from Level 1 to Level 3, you can be sure you’re on the right path, in the right place. 

Automotive

Construction and Engineering

Education and Early Years

ESOL, English and Maths

Foundation Learning

Health and Social Care

Public Services and Criminology

Science and Medical Sciences

Sport

Teacher Education

Our Facilities

At our Openshaw campus you will find a wide range of facilities aimed at providing you with an amazing student experience. 

There is a range of new and refurbished facilities that will help give you an amazing student experience including a newly improved Library and group study pods as well as access to IT facilities, a Starbucks coffee shop and a refectory with hot and cold options.

Existing facilities

Travelling to campus

Openshaw campus has excellent public transport links with 11 bus services, Ashburys train station and two Metrolink stops (Velopark and Clayton Hall) within 1.1 miles of campus. There is also bike parking and car parking on site. 

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

Openshaw Campus
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH

Building times

  • Monday: 8am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 8am - 9pm
  • Thursday: 8am - 9pm
  • Friday: 8am - 5pm

Reception times

  • Monday: 8am - 4.30pm
  • Tuesday: 8am - 4.30pm
  • Wednesday: 8am - 6.30pm
  • Thursday: 8am - 6.30pm
  • Friday: 8am - 4pm

Bus routes to Openshaw Campus include:  
C20, 219, 220, 221, 53, 203, 216, 201, 188, 205, 206. 

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

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Location

Openshaw is located just three miles east of Manchester city centre and has excellent transport links via bus, train and Metrolink, connecting you to the heart of our iconic city

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Community

Our campus is central to the community with an open plan design, attractive green space and water features. Sportcity, Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live are within walking distance