In this section you will find links and information about the wide range of educational establishments in Manchester and information about other forms of study including online qualifications.

The Manchester College

The Manchester College is a new institution that came into existence on 1st August 2008, following the merger of City College Manchester and Manchester College of Arts and Technology (MANCAT).
The needs of the learner are the focus of The Manchester College, which provides excellence in learning and training for the residents of Manchester and beyond. We offer an unprecedented range of courses, with clear choices and guidance for all our students.
The Manchester College is based at many sites across the city: from Moston and Harpurhey in the North to Wythenshawe and West Didsbury in the South, as well as several locations in the city centre. Each site has its own specialist, cutting edge facilities and resources within a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
The college is ideally placed to offer a huge range of opportunities for students and learners of all ages.

For more information follow this link: http://www.themanchestercollege.ac.uk/adults

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University was awarded university status in 1992 and is part of the largest higher education campus in the UK and one of the most extensive education centres in Europe.

They Offer:
• Over 1,000 courses and qualifications, many with a strong professional bias.
• The highest concentration of postgraduate taught courses in the North West.
• Links with over 70 professional bodies and associations recognising both the quality and practical focus of our course provision.
• An extensive portfolio of training and professional development courses, including tailored courses to meet specific business needs.

For more information about MMU and courses available follow this link:

http://www.mmu.ac.uk/index.php

Manchester University

The University of Manchester has a rich academic heritage and can lay claim to more than 23 Nobel Laureates amongst its current and former staff and students.
The University of Manchester is divided into four Faculties. Each Faculty is divided into a number of Schools.
The University has established several major research institutes to focus on and further develop key areas of cross-disciplinary research.
The University also provides a range of services which support its main activities of teaching and research. These include academic support services such as library and computing facilities, student support services and administrative services.

For more information about Manchester University and courses available follow this link: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/

ICDL

The International Centre for Distance Learning (ICDL) promotes distance learning worldwide and holds a lot of information regarding distance and online learning.

To learn more about ICDL follow this link: http://www-icdl.open.ac.uk/

City and Guilds

City and Guilds is a registered charity run by an Executive Committee and a Council of 70 , presided over by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.
City & Guilds helps and supports four groups of people: Learners, centres, employers and verifiers.
They teach over 500 qualifications in over 28 industries.

For more information about the courses at city & guilds follow this link:

http://www.cityandguilds.com/uk-qualifications.html

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