Sixth form and college outreach

Our post-16 outreach team works across the country to provide expert information and advice to students at the pre-entry stage of the higher education journey. We are committed to providing reliable and engaging information, advice and guidance, face-to-face and via online platforms. We have a range of sessions, resources and videos to support your students through their higher education journey. 

From a first-hand look at life here at Manchester Met to explaining how student finance works, we help students make an informed decision about university and guide them through the UCAS application process. 

We also offer support to teachers, higher education advisers and parents and guardians.

Face-to-face and virtual talks, workshops and activities we offer

To discuss or book an activity with our friendly Outreach team, please contact us at Post16outreach@mmu.ac.uk  

  • Introduction to university and applying to university

    Introduction to university

    Year group: 12 and/or parents and guardians 
    Length: 30 - 60 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
    Type of activity: Presentation
    Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provide

    This session will explore the benefits of higher education and help students research their options. They will gain a basic understanding of the types of courses, how to choose a university and the application process.

    Applying to university

    Year group: 12 and 13 and/or parents and guardians 
    Length: 30 - 60 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements) 
    Type of activity: Presentation
    Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provide

    This session gives students an overview of how applying to university works and what they need to do next. We’ll help students understand the UCAS application process and give an introduction to personal statements.

  • Introduction to Degree Apprenticeships

    Year group: 12 and 13 and/or parents and guardians 
    Length: 20 – 45 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements) 
    Type of activity: Presentation
    Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provide 

    This session outlines the benefits of degree apprenticeships and gives students an overview of the different apprenticeships available. It also includes a detailed breakdown of the application process and the key skills required for a successful application.

  • Make Your Statement - personal statement sessions

    Introduction to writing a personal statement with a Q&A

    Year group: 12 and 13 
    Length: 20 - 30 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
    Type of activity: Presentation with an optional Q&A 
    Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provide 

    This session will help students to develop ideas and content for their personal statement. It will explore how to structure their statement and how to master the ABC technique.
     

    Make Your Statement - interactive personal statement workshop

    Year group: 12 and 13 
    Length: 45 - 60 minutes 
    Type of activity: Interactive workshop
    Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provide 

    This session is an in-depth interactive workshop that helps students write their personal statement. We’ll guide your students through each section of the personal statement with tips and advice to help them write a strong and engaging personal statement. Students will receive a free digital copy of our new ‘Make Your Statement Work Book’. 
     

  • Student finance and budgeting

    Student Finance

    Year group: 13 and/or parents and guardians 
    Length: 20 - 30 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
    Type of activity: Presentation 
    Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provide 

    This session offers students an overview of student finance for university. Students will discover what funding is available to them, how to apply and the repayments system.

    Student Finance and budgeting

    Year group: 13 and and/or parents and guardians 
    Length: 30 - 60 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements)
    Type of activity: Interactive workshop 
    Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provide 

    This session offers students an overview of student finance for university with an optional budgeting workshop. Students will do some real-life myth-busting and have the opportunity to create their own student budget.
     

  • Interview techniques

    Year group: 13 
    Length: 30 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements) 
    Type of activity: Presentation
    Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provide 

    This session gets your students thinking about their upcoming university or degree apprenticeship interview, with the aim of preparing them for a successful application process. 
     

  • Student life

    Year group: 12 and 13 
    Length: 30 minutes (can be tailored to your requirements) 
    Type of activity: Presentation
    Delivered via: Face-to-face, MS Teams, Zoom or a platform you can provide 

    This session gives students a welcome to student life at Manchester Met, delivered by our own students. One of our current students will introduce your students to sports, societies, volunteering and accommodation, and give them an insight into living in a major city.
     

Introduction to university

Duration: 10 minutes

This video explores the benefits of higher education and help students research their options. They will get a basic understanding of the types of courses on offer, how to choose a university and the application process.

Applying to university

Duration: 20 minutes
This video is a short overview of how applying to university works and what you need to do next. This video will help your students understand the UCAS application process and give an introduction to personal statements.

Degree Apprenticeships

Duration: 15 minutes
This video outlines the benefits of degree apprenticeships, an overview of the different apprenticeships available, a detailed breakdown of the application process and the key skills required for a successful application.
If you would like to view more of our videos, head to our Discover University YouTube.

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Get in touch

For more information on how our Outreach Team can help you and your students, contact Post16Outreach@mmu.ac.uk

Access and participation

We are committed to fair access and to supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them get to - and succeed at - university.

Our access and participation plans are regularly reviewed and submitted to the Office for Students.

The plans outline our commitments on outreach, student success and progression, including the fees we charge and financial support we offer to students who study at Manchester Met.

View the plans.