FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Choosing the right course is a big decision, and we want to ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed choice. Click on the plus signs below to learn more.
Course credits are our way of measuring up your modules.
Most of the course units you will study here at Manchester will be in multiples of 10 from first through to third year.
In each academic year, you will complete 120 credits, which is usually split equally over two semesters.
There are many things to consider when it comes to choosing the exact course, but only you can make the decision.
Within Fashion Business and Technology, there are a few factors to take into account - including the level of qualification you would like to graduate with or if you would like to undertake a year of industrial experience.
Industrial placements let employers know that you not only excel in technical skill but have hands-on experience too. Though, it’s not just this boost in employability which makes placement courses so popular.
Students often enjoy being able to experience a role in the working world before graduation, reporting that this not only helps prepare them for the working world, but allows them to apply that extra knowledge to their learning when they return to university for their final year.
Contextual means that we consider your UCAS application in context which helps us to ensure everyone has a fair chance at getting a place. The data we consider is automatically provided on your UCAS form.
Specifically, we look at whether any of the following apply:
- You live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education (UK students under the age of 21);
- The school or college where you took/are taking your GCSEs/A-Level equivalent has performed below the national average over multiple years (UK students under the age of 21);
- You have been looked after in care for more than three months;
- You have refugee status.
If you meet any of the above, you may be eligible for contextual admissions and therefore could receive further consideration from admissions teams.