How to apply
If you have decided on the ideal course for you, the next step is to apply. The way in which you apply is dependent upon the type of course you have selected and whether you are currently resident in the UK or another country.
Download and complete an application form
Once you have all the information you require to make your course choice, complete an application as soon as possible.
You can apply at any time of the year, although it is advisable to apply as early as possible – the closer you leave it to the course start date, the more likely it is that there will be a waiting list for places.
Download an application form (pdf).
We can supply the application form in other formats. Please contact us if you require a different format.
You can also apply for a course using our course finder.
Send your form to us
Once completed, send your application form to our FREEPOST address:
The Manchester College Schools Liaison Team
Moston Campus
FREEPOST RLYZ-CAAG-ZSYE
Manchester
M9 4WU
Acknowledgement of your application
We will endeavour to send you an acknowledgement of receipt within 48 hours of us receiving your application. If you have not heard from us within seven days, please contact our Course Enquiry Team via the online enquiry form.
Interview
The interview process is designed to ensure that you are offered a place on a course that will give you the best opportunity to achieve success. As soon as we receive your application form, we'll invite you to attend an interview at the sixth form centre you'd like to study at. Here, you'll have the opportunity to discuss your options and goals with one of our tutors and will be able to find out more about being a student at The Manchester College.
Offer of a conditional place
If we think that you are on the right track with your application, you will be offered a conditional place, which means that you will be able to enrol on your chosen course as long as you get the qualification grades needed to meet the entry requirements.
Next steps if your first application is not the course for you
If you are not successful at interview, we will work with you to find an alternative course at the college that will help you achieve your goals. Places are allocated to applicants on a 'first come, first served' basis. For this reason, we encourage you to apply as quickly as possible.
Download and complete an application form
Once you have all the information you require to make your course choice, complete an application as soon as possible.
You can apply at any time of the year, although it is advisable to apply as early as possible – the closer you leave it to the course start date, the more likely it is that there will be a waiting list for places.
Download an application form (pdf).
We can supply the application form in other formats. Please contact us if you require a different format.
You can also apply for a course using our course finder.
Send your form to us
Once completed, send your application form to our FREEPOST address:
The Manchester College Course Enquiry Team
Moston Campus
FREEPOST RLYZ-CAAG-ZSYE
Manchester
M9 4WU
Acknowledgement of your application
We will endeavour to send you an acknowledgement of receipt within 48 hours of us receiving your application. If you have not heard from us within seven days, please contact our Course Enquiry Team via the online enquiry form (link to adult course enquiry form).
Interview and/or our decision about your application
Your application will be processed by the relevant curriculum department and you may be invited to attend an interview. Once the application has been processed, you will be sent a letter that will let you know whether your application has been successful.
Full-time higher education courses (UK residents)
Applications for full-time programmes should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All applications should be made using the online application system on the UCAS website.
If you are currently studying, ask at your school or college for more details of the application system.
It costs £19 to apply through UCAS, or £9 if you only apply for one course.
Part-time higher education courses (UK residents)
Applications for part-time higher education courses should be made directly to the college on our higher education application form.
Download and complete an application form
Download an application form (pdf).
We can supply the application form in other formats. Please contact us if you require a different format.
Send your form to us
Once completed, send your form to our FREEPOST address:
The Manchester College Course Enquiry Team
Moston Campus
FREEPOST RLYZ-CAAG-ZSYE
Manchester
M9 4WU
Acknowledgement of your application
We will endeavour to send you an acknowledgement of receipt within 48 hours of us receiving your application. If you have not heard from us within seven days, please contact our Course Enquiry Team via the online enquiry form (link to adult course enquiry form).
Interview and/or our decision about your application
Your application will be processed by the relevant curriculum department and you may be invited to attend an interview. Once the application has been processed, you will be sent a letter that will let you know whether your application has been successful.
Download and complete an application form
Once you have decided on a course or programme and you want to apply for a place.
Download an application form (pdf).
Send your form to us
Fax, post or email your completed application form back to the college. (The addresses are provided on the form.) If you are applying for a course that is not English language or summer school, you must send us copies of your qualifications translated into English.
Offer letter
Offers for academic courses are made by the course tutors and this process usually takes around two weeks.
If you are successful we will send you an offer letter, offering you a place on the course. This letter includes our bank details and a request for a deposit. Please be aware that this offer letter will not help you apply for a student visa.
Deposit
You can pay your deposit by Electronic Funds Transfer or by cheque or banker’s draft.
Acceptance letter
We will send you an acceptance/visa letter and your receipt for the deposit paid, so that you can apply for a visa. You must take this acceptance/visa letter to your local British Embassy or High Commission to apply for a UK study visa. Should you require further help in obtaining a visa, please contact the International Admissions Office. You must retain the original receipt in case you are unable to secure a visa and require a refund.
If you are refused a visa you can apply for a refund of fees from the college by supplying your visa refusal letter. A charge of £150 will be deducted for administration.
Full payment of fees at enrolment
The full balance owing on your tuition fees should be paid when you arrive at the college. Failure to do this will mean that you will not have full use of the college facilities, particularly the libraries.
Students who have not been ordinarily resident in the UK/European Union for three years and/or are subject to immigration control are required to pay full cost fees.
Accommodation
You can download (or we can send you) an accommodation request form which should be returned to the Accommodation Officer as soon as possible. The form enables you to give us all the information we need in order to help you find comfortable and suitable accommodation in Manchester.
Our Accommodation Officer will help you to find suitable accommodation while you are at college. We require a minimum of four weeks’ notice and £100 deposit.
Download and print the accommodation request form.
Send the completed form to:
International Office
The Manchester College
Nicholls House
Hyde Road
Ardwick
Manchester
M12 6BA
Alternatively, contact us by telephone on +44(0)161 455 2434 or by email at international@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.
Before you arrive
Here is some advice about things you need to know before your arrival in the UK.
Meeting you on your arrival in Manchester
If it is your first visit to Manchester, we can collect you from Manchester International Airport, free of charge.
To make a request for someone to meet you at the airport, please telephone our International Team on +44(0)161 455 2434.
Please make sure that you contact us at least two weeks in advance of your flight.
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