Education 2024 undergraduate offer-holders | The University of Manchester

Experts in learning

Congratulations on your offer to study Education at The University of Manchester.

We’re experienced and skilled when it comes to all forms of learning.

Ranked highly

Ranked 7th in the UK for Education (QS 2024).

Gain insight

Benefit from a 'learning through research' approach.

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Professor Steven Jones

Your next steps

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Your questions

We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.

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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).

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Careers and employability

Make your mark at Manchester

Take the first step to becoming an educational psychologist with our BPS-accredited course.

Alternatively, open up a range of other careers including primary and special needs education, counselling, and roles with non-governmental organisations.

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Consider teaching

Launch your teaching career with a qualification that is recognized across the globe.

You can stay at Manchester for your PGCE. Graduates will be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of education and competency in professional educational environments.

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Student blogs

Students, staff and alumni share their thoughts about studying here in Manchester.

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Career guide

Find out what it takes to become a practicing educational psychologist.

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Gaining professional experience

Juwayriah outlines the benefits of her placement and her motivations for studying.

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Learning and support

Student support

Support on your course

Our courses have an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.

The small cohort makes it easy to get to know students and staff on the course. In addition to peer supported activities, academic staff have an 'open door' policy where you can drop in and chat with us. You’ll get support from more experienced students and our dedicated student support team.

Student insight

Arianna shares her insight as a second year BSc Education student.

Providing high-quality education

How you will learn

Our courses offer students a broad-based but thorough education, underpinned by research at the cutting edge of theory and practice.

We are committed to providing a high-quality learning environment, which includes interactive lectures in person and on campus, and supported by smaller group sessions, group work, and online activities.

Research with real-world impact

Our staff are passionate researchers in areas including the impact of poverty on educational success and the links between mental health on attainment.