Renowned, innovative and engaged
Congratulations on your offer to study at the Manchester School of Architecture.
Become a part of the Manchester School of Architecture community, where our students and alumni have gained a reputation for the variety, vitality, and quality of their work and achievement.
National leaders
We're ranked second nationally for Architecture (The QS World University Rankings 2023).
Benefit from two campuses
Access facilities from both The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, including two nationally recognised libraries.
Your next steps
Accept your offer
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Your questions
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Chat to a student
Discover what it's like to study at Manchester by talking to a current student online.
Explore Manchester
Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2019) and the city voted 3rd Best in the World (TimeOut, 2021).
Careers and employability
Make your mark at Manchester
Benefit from a variety of experiences that will ensure you graduate with an impressive array of knowledge, skills, and strong industry connections.
90% of our graduates go on to work or further study within 15 months of completing their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey).
Learning and support
Student support
Supporting you
Our courses have an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.
You’ll get support from your academic advisor, our dedicated student support team, and through your peers via the Manchester Student Society for Architecture (MSSA).
Find out more : about how we will support you on your course
Engaged community
We have the UK's largest student society for Architecture.
Manchester Student Society for Architecture (MSSA) works closely with students, tutors, lecturers and collaborators to improve student life for their 800+ members, with activities including socials, events and wellbeing groups.
Providing high-quality education
How you will learn
We combine design studio sessions with lecture-based teaching, emphasising the importance of project-based learning within our courses.
You will have the opportunity to develop skills in computing and visual studies through workshops. The course involves architectural practitioners in its teaching.
Student blogs
Our students and staff from Architecture have been sharing their thoughts about studying here in Manchester.
Student insights
Our workshop was the subject of an award-winning documentary.
Find out how our students are supported by the model making workshop team to explore and develop their design ideas.
A space for innovation
Benefit from facilities split across two neighbouring campuses in the heart of Manchester.
Our facilities include two nationally recognised libraries and a range of workshops and material stores.
Immerse yourself in our workshop
Our workshop was the subject of an award-winning documentary.
Find out how our students are supported by the model making workshop team to explore and develop their design ideas.
Explore our students’ designs
Take a look at the designs students have worked on recently.
The annual Manchester School of Architecture exhibition takes you on a journey through the year, showcasing how our students refine their skills throughout their time with us.
Contact us
Get in touch
Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.
Email: ugadmissions.seed@manchester.ac.uk
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