Championing Creative Excellence

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Intro

From one of the oldest schools of art in the UK to a new School of Digital Arts, we’re proud to offer one of the most extensive portfolios of creative degrees in the country.  

Based in the heart of Manchester, widely recognised as a national and international creative hub and a leading powerhouse of the UK’s digital economy, we have and will always champion creative excellence. 

Our state-of-the-art facilities and leading creatives deliver an exceptional education to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries, with our world-renowned research demonstrating how creativity can positively shape the future. 

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Featured

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Hear from Emmy Award Winning Alumnus, Chris Sayer

We speak to the motion designer behind the film that has been produced to celebrate creative excellence at Manchester Met.
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Watch our interview with Ryan Gander RA OBE

We speak to British artist and Manchester Met alumni, Ryan Gander. Hear what he has to say about his time at university and why creativity is important to him.
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Our stories

Our research

Our events

Our creative campus is home to a range of event venues that offer a year-round public programme of activities, from exhibitions and productions to open-mic nights, readings and much more. Find out what’s on as part of Creative Excellence and how you can see the next generation of creative practitioners.

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Explore upcoming events in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

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200 years of excellence

Explore how we continue to innovate and shape the creative industry.  

Home to Manchester School of Art

Dating back to 1838, the school is the second oldest and one of the largest art schools in Britain.

5th in the world for Architecture

Manchester School of Architecture is named fifth best in the QS world rankings.

Multi-million pound investment

The School of Digital Art (SODA) opened its doors in 2021. Its facilties are state-of-the-art thanks to its £35 million investment.

Notable alumni

We're proud to have a community of successful alumni, including Steve Coogan, LS Lowry, Peter Saville, Martin Parr, Thomas Hetherwick, and Sarah Burton.

About 200 years

  • 200 years 1824-2024

    200 years

    In our 200th anniversary year, we're showcasing our successes and the incredible work we’re doing to build a better future for all.

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    About us

    We are here to make an impact on Manchester and beyond – learn about our past, present and future.

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