The dates for January 2026 enrolment are: Openshaw campus, 10am - 1pm Wednesday 14 January 2026 Wednesday 21 January 2026 Wednesday 28 January 2026 Wednesday 4 February 2026 All other campuses, 10am - 1pm Monday 12 January 2026 Monday 19 January 2026 Monday 26 January 2026 Monday 2 February 2026 *Last appointment for any walk in enrolments is 1 hour before enrolment closes each day.
View detailsUse your NUS card for discounts, barter/haggle where possible, use price comparison websites for anything you need to find the best price, and recycle or re-use whatever you can! Don’t bury your head in the sand According to The Money Charity, 50% of students say that fears over their finance could affect their studies.
View detailsFor all three theatres, students can usually take advantage of deals and offers, and each venue often has last minute tickets or returns for really cheap prices! Classic Plays and Hidden Gems In the centre of Manchester, The Royal Exchange Theatre is home to performances of all kind, including classic Shakespeare, contemporary plays, new writings and experimental shows.
View detailsFor a one-off £10 fee, members can travel on most local buses, any day of the week, for free. Members can also get half-price off-peak 1 day and weekend travelcards on Metrolink. Membership unlocks exclusive offers and experiences: discounts, special offers, free tickets, swimming and leisure passes, merchandise, taster sessions and much more.
View detailsDid you know… Shame and embarrassment around menstruation is something that many women have been made to feel, either inadvertently or explicitly The average lifetime cost to having a period is a whopping £4,800.00 In the UK, 1 in 10 girls can't afford to buy menstrual products, while 1 in 7 have struggled to afford them Period poverty has caused more than a quarter of women to miss school, college, university or work To add insult to injury, women in the UK are still subject to pay the ‘tampon tax’, a 5% charge on sanitary products because they’re seen as a ‘luxury product’, even though men’s razors, also a luxury product, are not taxed UNICEF estimates that one in 10 school-age African girls, do not attend school during menstruation.
View detailsBut of course, a bit of window shopping is always a great way to spend the afternoon, and Manchester has plenty of elegant and desirable stores to wander past. Yes, you can buy pretty much everything you need online these days, but nothing beats the hustle and bustle of Market Street or the expert advice of staff who are always happy to help in this city.
View detailsAnnual awards ceremony celebrates students’ success - Staff and students from across The Manchester College gathered at the National Football Museum in Manchester city centre for the College’s annual Student Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements of students throughout the 2025/26 academic year. All students invited to attend the 2026 ceremony, which was organised alongside the College’s higher education partner, UCEN Manchester, were nominated by staff or their fellow students across a range of award categories.
View detailsGaining the right skills and technical knowledge is vital, however the additional employability skills the students will get from this new course cannot be underestimated. Students will also have an opportunity to apply for the Amaze Academy on completion of the course. Stuart Kirby, Academy Lead and Trainer at Amaze said, “Amaze are committed to helping solve the digital skills gap and this brand new programme will provide a challenging and highly rewarding course for students who think they have what it takes to be the next generation of digital talent.
View detailsI have thoroughly enjoyed working closely with the Young Enterprise students this year and they have truly developed their entrepreneurial spirit through the programme. I couldn’t be more proud of their success. Find out more about Youth, Community, Work and Skills at The Manchester College.
View detailsThe event, which celebrates, recognises and shares best practice and excellence in the education sector in the north, was attended by some truly worthy finalists and staff from The Manchester College walked away proud winners of the Business/Industry Collaboration – HE/FE Sector category - an incredible achievement for The Manchester College’s IEA and everyone involved.
View detailsThe campaign aims to highlight the consumer risks associated with buying counterfeit goods, an illegal trade which, alongside piracy, costs the UK economy billions of pounds every year. The project will also highlight the impact that the trade has on society and the people that suffer as a result, whilst celebrating Manchester’s array of fashion, high street and independent stores.
View detailsMirror the language the employer uses e.g. if they say they “go an extra mile for the customer” make sure you mention you are someone who “goes the extra mile” and give a concrete example. This will make a good impression and show you are buying into the organisation’s philosophy. Prepare some of these sentences in advance. The employer may well ask you “Why should we employ you?”
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