How to apply

  • 1. Apply

    Apply directly

    Apply Online

    You can apply online for most of our postgraduate taught courses. To do this, search our online prospectus to find the course you are interested in and select ‘Apply online now’.

    Find out how to make a successful masters application.

    Please note, some professional courses have different application procedures which are explained within the course information in our online prospectus.

    Read the guidance notes on the application form carefully and provide the necessary documents to help speed up your application. Standard supporting documents include:

    • copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificates
    • two references, one of which must be an academic reference
    • your personal statement
    • evidence of your English language proficiency

    Some courses will have additional application requirements so check the individual course entries on our online prospectus. Art and design applicants are usually required to submit a link to their digital portfolio. 

    Please be aware the University may not be able to make a decision on your application without the academic transcript for your highest qualification. An interim transcript may be acceptable if the qualification is not yet complete.

    Apply through an education adviser or partner

    Our in-country advisers and partners have a lot of experience guiding international students through their application to study at Manchester Metropolitan.

    Find advisers in your country.

  • 2. Accept your offer

    If you have applied directly

    If your application is successful, we will email your offer letter to you. It is important that you provide us with your current email address. Your offer letter will tell you if you need to obtain an ATAS Certificate.

    If you applied using our online application service, you can either:

    What type of offer will you receive?

    If you have already met all of the entry requirements for your course we can make you an unconditional offer.

    If you are waiting for the results of further exams or language tests, we may decide to make you a conditional offer. If your offer is conditional, you must email evidence of meeting your offer conditions to our admissions team. Please refer to your offer letter for contact details.

    English Language 

    For information about English language requirements, see our English language requirements section.

    If you have applied through an education partner or adviser

    Receiving and accepting your offer

    We will email our decision on your application directly to your adviser or partner so that they can help with your next steps. Please inform them if you wish to accept your offer.

    What type of offer will you receive?

    If you have already met all of the entry requirements for your course we can make you an unconditional offer.

    If you are waiting for the results of further exams or language tests, we may decide to make you a conditional offer. If your offer is conditional, you must email evidence of meeting your offer conditions to our admissions team. Please refer to your offer letter for contact details.

    English Language 

    For information about English language requirements, see our English language requirements section.

  • 3. Meet your offer conditions

    If you have met all of the entry requirements for your course when you applied, we can make you an unconditional offer. You can skip to the next step.

    If you are waiting for the results of further exams or language tests, we may decide to make you a conditional offer. If your offer is conditional, you must email evidence of meeting your offer conditions to our admissions team. Please refer to your offer letter for contact details.

  • 4. Pay your deposit

    If you have met the entry requirements and accepted your offer to study at Manchester Metropolitan, you must pay a tuition fee deposit to secure your place.

    The deposit is first of your tuition fee payments. It is deducted from your total tuition fees. 

    For more information on how to pay your deposit, see our tuition fees pages. 

  • 5. Request your CAS

    A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is a unique reference number you need to study in the UK. Find out how to apply for a CAS.

  • 6. Apply for your visa

    For information on applying for a visa, please check our visa and immigration guidance.