Last week’s results follow the news that hundreds of the College’s students secured top grades in their Level 3 technical qualifications. 95.38% of students studying technical qualifications at the College’s Industry Excellence Academies and Centres of Excellence secured a pass grade in this year’s examinations, with 55.69% of students achieving the top Distinction or Distinction* grades, compared with 50.8% last year.
View detailsHis work ethic is outstanding, and the cast and crew of Hollyoaks are lucky to have Ryan on board! "He is humble and level-headed and didn't let the process get to him,” Louise continued, “When he called me to say the casting director had asked for a screen test, I knew he had got it!
View details“A cohort of our staff and students were even lucky enough to meet the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, who were travelling through the train station at the time.” Phoebe Lind, who is a Level 3 Uniformed Services student at the College, was one of those involved in the project and said: “I personally really enjoyed being a part of the Poppy Appeal.
View detailsOur handy table below will help you to compare different qualifications and levels to understand the right choice for you. Read more about each course and find out . Term dates for the 2025/26 academic year: 16-18 Student Term Dates 2025/26Adult Student Term Dates 2025/26 Term dates for the 2026/27 academic year: Student Term Dates 2026/27 2025/26 Term Dates Autumn Term Monday 15 September 2025 - Thursday 18 December 2025 (Monday 22 September 2025 for Adult Learners) Autumn half term Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025 Spring Term Tuesday 6 January - Wednesday 1 April 2026 Spring half term Monday 16 February - Friday 20 February 2026 Summer Term Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July 2026 Summer half term Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026 2025/26 Bank Holidays Summer Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2025 Christmas Bank Holiday Thursday 25 December 2025 Boxing Day Bank Holiday Friday 26 December 2025 New Year's Bank Holiday Thursday 1 January 2026 Good Friday Friday 3 April 2026 Easter Monday Monday 6 April 2026 May Day Monday 4 May 2026 Spring Bank Holiday Monday 25 May 2026 Got a Question?
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View detailsThe goal is to establish links with the business community so our students can get work experience Mike Sivori, head of department for university-level music courses at The Manchester College, said: ‘The event aimed to create connections between the music department and the world of work in the Manchester music business community.
View detailsThe award looks for the provider that has clearly shown excellent outcomes and measured success for students with inspirational and high levels of teaching and learning. The WOW Recognition Award This award recognises the provider that has achieved an outstanding performance, success or achievement for 2019-20.
View details. ‘ Postcards from the Edge ’ was created by students on the Level 3 Art and Design Diploma and their tutor, Eve Robinson. The project began with students expressing their lockdown feelings through art created on a postcard, which was then extended to friends, family and the community aged between four to 86.
View detailsThe Manchester College’s Hospitality and Catering students were transported to Southeast Asia when Head Chef Jimmy Carr delivered the latest The Chefs’ Forum workshop. The Level 1 Professional Culinary Skills students were shown how to cook with tofu and vegan ingredients by Jimmy, who is head chef at city centre restaurant Three Little Words.
View detailsThe Manchester College Student views on Visual Arts - As part of our #didyouknow Visual Arts week, three of our Art and Design Level 3 students enjoyed a visit from former student Zara Khalique, founder of @keepitbrightuk, and spoke to us about why they chose The Manchester College for their Visual Arts qualifications.
View detailsHis photographs now join those of musicians Clint Boon and The Happy Mondays, boxer Ricky Hatton and poet Lemn Sissay in the ongoing photography series by Level 3 Photography students, past and present, based at the College’s Northenden campus. Over 30 movers and shakers who have influenced Manchester life and made a cultural difference to the city have been photographed so far, with students gaining unparalleled access to stars of music, sport, art and business, and directing each individual photo shoot to capture a series of striking yet intimate shots.
View detailsFrom pricing and marketing to setting up the space and talking to customers, the project offered a valuable insight into the ways the aspiring professionals could make a living in the creative industries. Queency Elizabeth, a Level 2 Visual Arts student, spoke about the experience and the new skills she gained: “It has been amazing. One of the best things has been learning a new skill, such as being able to upsell when working behind the counter.”
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