Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Alliance Manchester Business School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is one of the UK's oldest and largest business schools, offering a well-regarded MSc Accounting & Finance with strong ties to Manchester's growing financial services sector.

Key advantages

One of UK's original business schools
Triple-accredited
Large alumni network
Strong Northern England financial services links
Affordable city compared to London
Wide range of finance specialisations

Programme & duration: MSc Accounting & Finance: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £28,000 – £34,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes in corporate finance, accounting, and general management roles.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in financial accounting, corporate governance, and international finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Alliance Manchester Business School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is one of the UK's oldest and largest business schools, triple-accredited and known for a wide portfolio of MSc programmes and strong ties to Manchester's growing business community.

Key advantages

One of UK's original business schools
Triple-accredited
Large alumni network
Wide range of MSc specialisations
Strong Northern England business links
Affordable city compared to London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £28,000 – £34,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes. References and personal statement.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes in consulting, finance, and general management roles.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in innovation management, sustainability, and international business. Active industry collaboration.

Course

MBA

Offered by Alliance Manchester Business School

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 90 in the World (2026)

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is one of the UK's oldest and largest business schools, triple-accredited, offering a well-established full-time MBA with strong ties to Manchester's growing business community.

Key advantages

One of UK's original business schools
Triple-accredited
Large alumni network
Global MBA with international exchange options
Strong Northern England business links
Affordable city compared to London

Programme & duration: MBA: 1 year (full-time)2 years (part-time/global)
Tuition (international): Approx. £45,000 – £52,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January entry option
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, minimum 3 years' work experience, GMAT/GRE score (or waiver), essays, and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average 5–6 years of work experience; typical class age 29–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 600+ (or GRE accepted; waivers available)

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes in consulting, finance, and general management roles.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in innovation management, sustainability, and international business. Active industry collaboration.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Alliance Manchester Business School

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is one of the UK's oldest and largest business schools, offering a well-regarded MSc Marketing with strong ties to Manchester's growing business community.

Key advantages

One of UK's original business schools
Triple-accredited
Large alumni network
Strong digital marketing and consumer analytics focus
Strong Northern England business links
Affordable city compared to London

Programme & duration: MSc Marketing: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £28,000 – £34,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes in brand management, digital marketing, and consulting.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in digital marketing, consumer behaviour, and marketing analytics. Active industry collaboration.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

The University of Manchester's Department of Economics is one of the UK's oldest, based at a Russell Group university, with strength in development economics and econometrics.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest economics departments
Russell Group university
Strong development economics research
Affordable Northern England city
Large research-active faculty
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £31,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Economics or related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong graduate outcomes across consulting, finance, and policy analysis roles, particularly across Northern England.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in development economics, econometrics, and macroeconomics. Historic strength in economic theory.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

The University of Manchester's engineering department is one of the UK's largest, with strong research in process engineering and advanced materials (home of graphene research), based in a vibrant Northern England city.

Key advantages

One of UK's largest engineering departments
Home of graphene research (Nobel Prize-winning)
Strong process engineering research
Affordable Northern England city
Large research-active faculty
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £29,000 – £34,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong graduate outcomes across process engineering, energy, and materials engineering roles across Northern England.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in process engineering, graphene-based materials, and nuclear engineering.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

The University of Manchester's engineering department is one of the UK's largest, with strong research in advanced materials (home of graphene research), applied to civil and structural engineering.

Key advantages

One of UK's largest engineering departments
Home of graphene research (Nobel Prize-winning)
Strong advanced materials applications
Affordable Northern England city
Large research-active faculty
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £29,000 – £34,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong graduate outcomes across infrastructure, construction, and structural engineering roles across Northern England.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in advanced construction materials, structural engineering, and infrastructure resilience.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

The University of Manchester's engineering department is one of the UK's largest, with strong research in power engineering and advanced materials (home of graphene research), based in a vibrant Northern England city.

Key advantages

One of UK's largest engineering departments
Home of graphene research (Nobel Prize-winning)
Strong power engineering research
Affordable Northern England city
Large research-active faculty
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £29,000 – £34,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong graduate outcomes across power engineering, semiconductor materials, and general electrical engineering roles across Northern England.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in power engineering, graphene-based electronics, and photonics.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

The University of Manchester's engineering department is one of the UK's largest, with strong research in advanced materials (home of graphene research), based in a vibrant Northern England city.

Key advantages

One of UK's largest engineering departments
Home of graphene research (Nobel Prize-winning)
Strong advanced materials research
Affordable Northern England city
Large research-active faculty
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £29,000 – £34,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong graduate outcomes across advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and materials engineering roles across Northern England.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in advanced materials, graphene applications, and aerospace engineering.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

The University of Manchester's Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health is one of the UK's largest, with strong research in cancer biology and regenerative medicine, based in a vibrant Northern England city.

Key advantages

One of UK's largest life sciences faculties
Strong cancer biology and regenerative medicine research
Affordable Northern England city
Large research-active faculty
Diverse international cohort
Strong NHS-linked clinical research

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong graduate outcomes across biomedical research, biotech, and pharmaceutical roles across Northern England.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in cancer biology, regenerative medicine, and immunology.

Course

Nursing

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: Top 10 GloballyQS World Rank: #34

Ranked 2nd in the UK and top 10 globally for Nursing (QS 2025). Offers MSc Adult Nursing (Pre-Registration), giving non-nurses a direct path to NMC registration. Strong NHS trust partnerships across Greater Manchester.

Key advantages

Top 10 global nursing school
Pre-registration MSc option for non-nurses
Excellent NHS clinical placements
Large research-active faculty
Associate Fellowship of Higher Education Academy included
Diverse international student body

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)2 years (part-time); Pre-registration: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. £28,900 per year (2026 entry; verify on official website)
Intakes: September each year
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in reading, listening, speaking; 6.5 in writing)TOEFL iBT: 100+PTE: 73+
Entry requirements: BSc 2:1 or above in Nursing, Life Sciences, or related health field. NMC registration for post-registration programmes. Health clearance and DBS check required.

Employability & placement

Graduates qualify as Registered Nurses (NMC). High NHS employment rate. Graduates also pursue roles in research, education, and healthcare management.

Student experience

Consistently high NSS (National Student Survey) scores. Strong student union and wellbeing support. Large campus with modern facilities.

Research strengths

Research in areas including infection prevention, digital health, wound care, emergency medicine, and clinical decision-making. Collaborates with major NHS Trusts and international health bodies.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by School of Health Sciences — Pharmacy

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

The University of Manchester's pharmacy programmes are among the UK's largest, with strong research in pharmaceutics and clinical pharmacy, based in a vibrant Northern England city.

Key advantages

One of UK's largest pharmacy departments
Strong pharmaceutics and clinical pharmacy research
Affordable Northern England city
Large research-active faculty
Diverse international cohort
Strong NHS partnership links

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £31,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Pharmacy or a related science. References required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, and pharmaceutical industry roles across Northern England.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy, and drug formulation. Strong NHS-linked clinical research partnerships.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Division of Psychology and Mental Health

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

The University of Manchester's psychology division is one of the UK's largest, with strong research in clinical psychology, mental health, and applied social psychology, based in a vibrant Northern England city.

Key advantages

One of UK's largest psychology divisions
Strong clinical and mental health research
Affordable Northern England city
Large research-active faculty
Diverse international cohort
Strong clinical training partnerships

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology or related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good outcomes into clinical psychology training, mental health research, and applied psychology roles across Northern England.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in clinical psychology, mental health, and cognitive neuroscience. Strong NHS-linked clinical research partnerships.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by School of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

The University of Manchester's School of Law is one of the UK's largest, with strong research in human rights and intellectual property, based in a vibrant Northern England city.

Key advantages

One of UK's largest law schools
Strong human rights and IP law research
Affordable Northern England city
Large research-active faculty
Diverse international cohort
Strong legal industry links

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £23,000 – £28,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate law degree (or equivalent). Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good outcomes into commercial law, human rights organisations, and legal research roles across Northern England.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in human rights, intellectual property, and international law. Strong NGO-linked research partnerships.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of Politics

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #34

The University of Manchester's Department of Politics is one of the UK's largest, with strong research in global politics and human rights, based in a vibrant Northern England city.

Key advantages

One of UK's largest politics departments
Strong global politics and human rights research
Affordable Northern England city
Large research-active faculty
Diverse international cohort
Strong policy links

Programme & duration: MA: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £25,000 – £30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5 per band)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 68
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good outcomes into international organisations, human rights organisations, and policy analysis roles across Northern England.

Student experience

Large campus with strong student societies. Manchester offers an affordable, vibrant student city experience.

Research strengths

Research in global politics, human rights, and international political economy.

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