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Photography student in sharp focus on film set

We were so happy but also worried about our college studies and jobs. We're still a bit worried because all of this is new to us and a bit stressful. How will you combine acting and your studies? Every day, apart from Sunday, we are on set and working very hard alongside our new friends.

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Students meet employers at Animal Management event

I think it’s really good to just have that knowledge.” The day concluded with guests having a tour of our new facilities at our Centre of Excellence for Animal Management , including bespoke reptile and small animal care rooms and fantastic new outdoor animal pens.

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Theatre

Fringe theatre is increasing in popularity, and Manchester has always loved to laugh. HOME has performance spaces that concentrate on new work and daring, experimental pieces. Open mic nights are common at The Comedy Store and the Frog and Bucket, both of which host touring comedians on a regular basis.

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Part Time Courses FAQs

Whether you are looking to upskill, gain a qualification, or pursue a new passion, part-time courses cater to diverse needs. In this guide, we answer frequently asked questions about our college courses to help you make an informed decision before you enrol .

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Home Working: My Top 10 Survival Tips

Home Working: My Top 10 Survival Tips - We all know we’re working and living in a very different time which creates a multitude of new issues for us to contend with. For me, working from home was a very new concept, and so I had some concerns. Also the change was quite dramatic: one day I was in work surrounded by colleagues and students, going about my daily routine; the next I was at home, isolated, with just my husband and cat for company!

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Performing Arts

There are plenty of career opportunities behind the camera too, with hundreds of new positions open every year for directors, producers, camera operators and audio engineers.

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FDA Graphic Design student lands job at Langley Holdings PLC

After securing the job Michael popped in one day to tell us how he was getting on, arriving in a brand new Toyota GT86! Find out more about our Creative and Digital Media courses.

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Online resources to get the most out of your study time

BBC Bitesize Beginning Monday 20 April, BBC Bitesize will publish daily online lessons for all ages. They also have a new dedicated TV channel full of learning content and podcasts on BBC Sounds and loads of educational videos on iPlayer. It’s easy to navigate and suggests relevant alternative material based on your current search terms, meaning you get the absolute most out of your study time.

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Coronation Street star launches Performing Arts week

She said: “It’s amazing to be back at the Shena Simon campus and to have the opportunity to meet all the new, up and coming young performers. I’ve got a lot of fond memories from my time here and as a former performing arts student at the College, I would urge young people to come along and find out what is on offer.

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Cream of Manchester exhibits the next generation of Mancunian artists

In addition, six alumni from The Manchester College were given a live brief from the Manchester Art Gallery to take a fresh look at the Gallery’s vast collection and assess the collection's relevance in the 21st century.  The project, named ‘Taking Stock’ explored new interpretations of artworks from the Rutherston Loan Collection by creating new art based on our alumni's personal responses and fresh perspectives.

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Calling All Employers!

In preparation for the national launch of the new T-Levels , we’ve been organising and supporting these extended placements for the past two academic years on government-led pilots.

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It’s time to volunteer - How giving to others can change your life and career

If you are undecided about your career path, volunteering is a chance to try something new. Helping out at an urban gardening project, for example, could lead to self-employment as a gardener or setting up your own social enterprise in another district.

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