There are a host of great opportunities available to help you make the most of your time at Manchester Met. These community-based activities will help you achieve your goals and provide you with transferable skills and knowledge to make you stand out in your applications and interviews.
- Learning Communities (Local)
- Peer Assisted Learning (PALs) – support for you to develop peer learning communities.
- Students’ Union Advice Centre – find a listening ear and student-centred advice.
- Manchester Codes – specialist courses focusing on gaining the right skills to work in the tech industry.
- Learning Communities (Global)
- Future Learn – IT & Computer Science Free Courses – online IT and coding courses from beginner to advanced level led by tech experts.
- Google Digital Garage – online training courses on today’s most in-demand skills.
- Getting Involved and Making a Difference
- Students’ Union Opportunities – meet like-minded peers and access amazing opportunities – societies, sports clubs, and volunteering.
- Student Ambassador Scheme – represent the University at external and on-campus events.
- BAME Ambassador Scheme – opportunities to influence positive change and deliver impactful campaigns across our Manchester Met communities.
- Make A Change Campaign – get involved to make positive changes on campus and beyond.
- MMU Sport – from beginners to elite athletes, there are a host of sporting opportunities you can get involved in.
- Sustainability – a host of opportunities for you to make a difference and help deliver our Sustainability strategy, including our Carbon Literacy Programme.
- Student Magazine – get involved in Manchester Met’s official student magazine.
- Wellbeing and Personal Development
- Student Wellbeing – access a variety of resources including face-to-face counselling, workshops, and wellbeing courses.
- Togetherall – complementing our internal student wellbeing provision, Togetherall is an opportunity for you to connect with your peers anonymously and talk openly about wellbeing.
- Career Assessments – our Career Hub portal provides opportunities for you to engage with different personal development resources, including videos and questionnaires.
- Global Communities
- International Office – additional support for international students on a wide variety of topics from studying to visa applications.
- Study Abroad – information about study abroad opportunities at Manchester Met.
- iDEA (Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award) – an international programme that will support you to develop and demonstrate your digital, enterprise, and employability and skills.