Our University Structure

Academic Services delivers an exceptional student experience, from Student Services to Programme Management, from Library and Cultural Services to the Careers and Employability Service.

Find out more: Study Support, Student Wellbeing, Library, Careers and Employability, Technical Services, Student Hub

The Apprenticeship Unit oversees the University’s Degree Apprenticeship Strategy and runs our Degree Apprenticeship programmes.

Find out more: Degree Apprenticeships

Estates, Facilities and Capital Development balances strategic leadership with operational delivery, driving efficiency, sustainability, innovation and value for money. We are responsible for a complex portfolio of property and facilities, delivering developments that underpin our world-class campus and providing exceptional teaching facilities embedded within a safe, secure and welcoming campus.

Find out more:  Buildings and Spaces, Campus Food, Conferences and Venue Hire, Campus Developments

External Relations connects us with the wider world – attracting new students, managing our brand, developing global partnerships and supporting our alumni community.

Find out more: Study at Manchester Met, International, Alumni, Giving, News and Events

Finance and Procurement is responsible for the management of the University’s financial affairs, providing financial advice and support with respect to financial strategy, financial planning, resources, investment and financial governance. We manage all income received by the University and all procurement, suppliers and payments.

Find out more: Student Finance

IT & Digital ensures we harness technology to underpin our operations and drive our development, from IT support and data storage to cyber security and technology enhanced learning.

Find out more: IT & Digital

The Legal and Governance Directorate works closely with colleagues in other departments and specialisms within the University, providing pragmatic advice and support regarding University business.

The Directorate is made up of four teams: Legal, Information Governance, Governance and Secretariat, and Insurance. 

Find out more: Legal and Policies, Data Protection, Governance and Secretariat

People and Organisational Development supports our people to perform in the workplace and progress in their careers, providing a range of services, advice and guidance.

Find out more: Jobs at Manchester Met, Centre for Learning Enhancement and Educational Development (LEED), University Teaching Academy (UTA), Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Research and Innovation offers support in the research environment, from developing research income and managing our Doctoral College, to cultivating links with business and academic partners.

Find out more: Research at Manchester Met, Doctoral College, Business and Employers

Strategic Planning lays the foundations for our future – managing our institutional planning, monitoring our performance and supporting our strategic developments.

Find out more: University Strategy