Manchester Met and
South Africa
We are pleased to welcome students from South Africa
Coming to Manchester Met, I was able to use better equipment and have been able to meet people and gain knowledge from all over the world.
Nicole Weatherby
BSc in Accountancy, 2019
Coming to Manchester Met, I was able to use better equipment and have been able to meet people and gain knowledge from all over the world.
Nicole Weatherby
BSc in Accountancy, 2019
This information is provided as a guidance only. Some courses may have specific entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page.
We advise you to check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.
If you have these qualifications, that doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to get the place you want. We look at each application individually.
Foundation
You must have: National Senior Certificate / IEB with a minimum of Grade 5 / 60% in 5 subjects or an average of 60% in 5 subjects excluding Life Orientation.
Undergraduate
We will consider students for undergraduate study who have completed the National Senior Certificate/IEB.
We typically require students to achieve a minimum of Grade 6 / 70% in 5 subjects or an average of 70% in 5 subjects excluding Life Orientation.
Some courses may state specific subjects and grade requirements. Where a specific subject is required for entry, 60% must be achieved in this subject.
You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0, with no scores less than 5.5 in any section. We may accept equivalent qualifications.
We will accept the National Senior Certificate with Grade 5 / 60% in English Language or English: Second Language
Undergraduate advanced entry and top-up degrees
You can apply to join a bachelor’s degree course at Manchester Met in its second or third year if you completed:
- Two years of an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
- Advanced Certificate
- National Higher Certificate
Postgraduate
You must have a bachelor degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised in your country.
Acceptable qualifications can include:
- Bachelor (with Honours) with a minimum of 60%
- Bachelor (without Honours) with a minimum of 70%
- National Higher Diploma
You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.5 with no scores less than 5.5 in any section. We may accept equivalent qualifications.
We will accept the National Senior Certificate with Grade 5 / 60% in English Language or English: Second Language
Some postgraduate programmes have additional language requirements. If you know which programme you want to study, contact us to check its requirements.
If you studied UK qualifications, such as A levels
Our course descriptions explain entry requirements, including UCAS tariff points and minimum International Baccalureat Diploma points.
You can work out your UCAS points by using the calculator on the UCAS website.
With an additional qualification
If you have other qualifications you want us to consider, you can contact us.
Fees and Funding
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Tuition fees for 2023/2024 courses
Taught courses
You can use our online prospectus to check tuition fees for individual courses.
Some courses may have additional costs, for example for field trips, equipment, materials or professional / statutory body registration fees. Estimates are provided in the course listings. We will confirm fees as part of your offer.
Undergraduate taught courses
- If we classify you as an EU or Non-EU International student, you will normally pay between £17,000 and £18,500.
Postgraduate taught courses
- If we classify you as an EU or Non-EU International student, you will normally pay between £17,000 and £19,000.
For more information on tuition fees visit: Tuition fees for international students
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Living costs
It sounds obvious, but your living costs really depend on your lifestyle – how you want to spend your free time.
We suggest you budget to spend at least £6,000 for the academic year, in addition to your accommodation costs and tuition fees. Around £9,000 will help you enjoy more of the sights and attractions that Manchester and the UK has to offer.
Basic expenses Estimated cost* Accommodation £434 per month Household bills in private accommodation £24 per month Shopping e.g. food, toiletries £82 per month Public transport £28 per month Mobile phone £12 per month *Average figures from the NatWest survey reported by students across the UK in 2020
Exchange Partners
Study at Manchester Met for a term or a year
We offer students from around the world the chance to study at Manchester Metropolitan for a term or a year as part of their university education.
Check out our Study Abroad programme and International Summer Schools to see what your options are.
Alumni
Study at Manchester Met for a term or a year
We offer students from around the world the chance to study at Manchester Metropolitan for a term or a year as part of their university education.
Check out our Study Abroad programme and International Summer Schools to see what your options are.
Contact our International Office
If you are a prospective student from South Africa interested in studying at Manchester Met, please feel free to contact your country manager.
- Claire Curran
- International Recruitment Manager
- c.curran@mmu.ac.uk
- +44 (0)161 247 2000
Travel information
Useful information
18 Rand is worth around £1 GBP
• Exchange rate shown is the average given by the Bank of England from March 2019 to March 2020.
Getting here
11+
hours
South Africa
Manchester
More than 70 airlines fly direct to Manchester from 210 destinations worldwide.
The airport is 10 miles from our city centre campus - a 20 minute train or taxi ride away.
• Flight times are a general guide. Actual journey times will vary, depending on route and airline.
Basic expenses
The cost of living in Manchester is slightly lower than in other major cities like London. Your basic expenses will include things like accommodation, insurance, food, transport, clothing, and entertainment.
It’s a good idea to plan a monthly budget to make sure you have enough money left over to cover your living costs after you’ve paid your tuition fees.