Choosing your university is a big decision, and certainly not an easy one. There's a lot of new information to take in and jargon to sift through. So, how do you get to the info you need to make the right choice? First of all, think about what matters to you. What do you want to leave university with that you don't have at the moment? That's how you get what counts for your future.
And us? We're continually listening to our students so that we understand what counts to them, which is why we're the top performing university in the North West for student voice (NSS, 2020).
We'll get you connected to people who will help your career, get you skilled up to face the future with confidence, and offer you opportunity after opportunity to develop as a person and make memories that will last a lifetime. You'll look back, amazed at how far you've come.
Get Connected
Make career connections through your degree. Our placements give you the opportunity to build your contacts, gain real experience and even earn your first work reference. There are opportunities to study abroad at over 300 institutions, giving you the chance to explore a new country and culture, whilst extending your network overseas. You’ll be encouraged to create an e-portfolio that evidences all the experience and skills you’ve gained, so that you leave us a step ahead, connected to a global network of people who are eager to help you on your way.
With all of these opportunities to network and make connections, it’s no surprise that we were voted in the top ten universities in the country for job prospects in the 2020 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
Get Future-Focused
Make a real difference in the world. Whether it’s climate change, cybercrime, disease control or mental health, our quality courses focus on solving global problems. These courses are taught by academics who will go the extra mile and will support you in your ambitions. In the 2020 Whatuni Student Choice Awards we were ranked in the top ten universities for student support, and our Personal Academic Tutors are just one of the reasons why. Your very own Personal Academic Tutor will guide, inspire and support you throughout university to help you become a confident graduate, who’s ready for whatever the future throws at you.
Our silver rating from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) demonstrates the University’s delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and outcomes for its students. Plus, we’ve been above the sector average for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey for the past six years running.
Get Involved
We encourage you to seize every opportunity. You’re in a great location with lots of extra opportunities to help you grow socially as well as personally, and of course, make lots of new friends. You could: learn a language for free; join a sports team, a band or a theatre group; get involved with or even run one of our 130 societies, volunteer at the University or within the local community; or become a Peer Mentor. Our vibrant campuses have been designed with you in mind at the heart of a community with entertainment, culture, history and nature just waiting to be explored. In the 2020 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, we were in the top ten universities in the UK for local life, so you already know there’s lots here waiting for you.
