Manchester College, The

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

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Age: 1 - Formed 1 Aug 2008

History: The college was formed following the merger of City College Manchester and Manchester College of Arts and Technology (MANCAT).The predecessor colleges' histories can be traced back as far as the 1920s.

Address: Manchester. There are 20 college sites spread across central Manchester, and the north, south and east of the city.

Ambience: With so many sites, there's a wide range of architectural styles, from Victorian listed buildings to purpose-built centres proud of their innovative design.

Vital statistics: There are about 10,000 full time students, 18,000 part time students, and an extra 7,000 doing distance learning. More than 500 courses from basic skills to higher education. A partner in Manchester New Technology Institute.

Added value: The college has recently been awarded the Training Quality Standard (TQS) the essential kite mark for employer responsiveness backed by the Learning and Skills Council.

Transport links: All of the main campuses are within a few miles of the city centre.

Easy to get into? All applicants are invited to an interview with a course tutor, during which their suitability for the course will be assessed.

Who's the boss? Peter Tavernor, Principal.

Foundation Degrees: Business; Event Management; Public Services; Retail Management; Marketing; Financial Services; 3D Character Animation; 3D Visualisation; Animation; Broadcast Television; Digital Graphic Design; Graphic Design and advertising; New Media Design; Photography and Digital Imaging; TV and Film Production; Video Production and Post Production; Computer Network Management; Computer Network Security; Computer System Support; Enterprise Computing;Design - Media Make-up; Fashion and Clothing Technology; International Fashion Marketing; Jewellery and Applied Arts; Journalism - Print and Media; Green Space Management; Music and New Media Management; Popular Music and Production; Physical Activity and Health; Radio Production; Sport and Fitness Management; Sports Coaching; Contemporary Theatre Practice; Technical Event Management and Operations.

Nightlife: Plenty on offer in Manchester.

Any accommodation? None provided by the college, but they have an accommodation officer on hand to assist students with any housing needs.

Cheap to live there? Yes. A room in a shared flat will set you back around £50 per week.

Prospectus: 0800 068 8585; www.themanchestercollege.ac.uk

UCAS code: M10