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YOUR
PERSONAL
JOURNEY
STARTS
HERE
SCHOOL OF
THEATRE
UNDERGRADUATE/
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
2021 ENTRY
REASONS
We know that choosing where you As you embark on this next stage of your
“ “I HAVE HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
will study next can be daunting. So educational journey, you will be looking AND FELT WELL SUPPORTED.”
we’ve pulled together some of the for somewhere that meets your individual
best reasons why UCEN Manchester is study needs and offers the right support
for you. Our personal approach that “THE COURSE HAS HELPED ME TO BE
the place for you to find your future. PREPARED FOR THE INDUSTRY I’M
provides tailored, personalised support
As you look to start or continue your means you will have everything you need GOING INTO.”
studies, at the forefront of your mind will to succeed! What’s more we offer small
be having all the skills you need to access class sizes that create close relationships
“TUTORS WHO UNDERSTAND FIRST HAND
fantastic employment opportunities once between students and tutors.
you have gained your qualification.
EXACTLY WHAT THEY’RE TEACHING, AND
ARE STILL ACTIVELY WORKING IN THE
At UCEN Manchester, 95% of our graduates INDUSTRY, THEY TEACH US TO WORK AND
are in employment or further study within THEIR EXPERIENCE IS INVALUABLE.”
81%
six months of completing their course*,
which is a fantastic reason to join us.
“THERE IS A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE AND
With your long-term goals fixed on a average NSS satisfaction
score 2019
SUPPORT FROM OTHER STUDENTS. SOME
rewarding career, you’ll want to be 100%
TUTORS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR
10
certain that any course will be equipping
THEIR STUDENTS.”
you with skills that are relevant to your
chosen industry. At UCEN Manchester
top
vocational schools for
we boast exclusive industry links and criminology worldwide “YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO WORK
employer partnerships across all industry WITH CURRENT AND PAST INDUSTRY
sectors. This not only helps us to keep our
10
PROFESSIONALS.”
offer current and provide you with work
experience opportunities, but also enables
top
for Further Education colleges “SMALL CLASS NUMBERS ENSURE
you to develop relationships with potential
at the Whatuni Student STAFF ARE AVAILABLE. LOTS OF WORK
employers for after you graduate.
Choice Awards 2018 and 2019 EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE
COURSE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT, THE
OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE.”
*DHLE 17/18
*NSS 2019
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For further information on your course, campus developments
and to apply visit: ucenmanchester.ac.uk/arden
The Arden
School of Theatre
BA (Hons) | HND
Our excellent reputation, industry links and experienced tutors
Practical approach Reasons to study at
attract students from across Great Britain and Europe.
Our practical approach ensures upon graduating you’re ready
The Arden School
Our courses are recognised by Equity and Our students go on to achieve great success, for industry. Your contact hours will be high, preparing you for of Theatre:
Spotlight, and regularly feature in national from lead roles in hit TV dramas and soap the pace and demand of working on a set, stage or theatre.
industry publications for their quality. operas to starring in West End productions
and performing on luxury cruise liners.
1. Industry partners
including Contact
Studying at The Arden requires a huge
We want our students to be work-ready Professional accreditation Theatre
commitment. You will be expected to
once they graduate, so our curriculum is
be in every day, Monday-Friday, working
intensive hours with tutors who are all
constantly updating to align with the needs The Arden School of Theatre are a Spotlight approved 2. National Industry
showcases with agents
of the industry. programme provider. Spotlight is the industry’s casting network
established professionals from Actors and
Theatre-makers, to Musical Directors and
Choreographers.
In addition, being based in Manchester is a
real draw. It is a city of talent, full of art and
and all professional castings go through their network.
3. Approved Graduate
Member of Spotlight
Being a graduate member school means The Arden School of
These tutors will provide you with invaluable
industry insight and push you to work at the
culture, with MediaCityUK on its doorstep.
There are countless theatres and art venues
Theatre meet Spotlights’ expectations of conservatoire training
as well as providing our students with other opportunities 4. Work across disciplines:
network and collaborate
offering all manner of entertainment, from including graduate discounts, their performances listed on across courses with
highest levels of professional standards, in
large scale shows to fringe productions Spotlights, calendar of events, access to free workshops, and
order to have the best possible chance to students from within the
providing endless work opportunities. eligibility for Spotlights’ Industry Showcase.
succeed in this challenging industry. creative arts disciplines
and further afield
“
including make-up, film
Validating partner:
and acting
My Arden experience prepared me for every 5. Professional
environment:
eventuality, from screen to stage, to voice over specialist recording
work, and even down to being self-employed and facilities, theatres, and
looking after my accounts and affairs as an actor. rehearsal studios
“I couldn’t have asked for a better form of training
to get me ready for the type of industry that I am
6. Get the personal
touch: you’ll be
in today. Acting isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle and at taught by practising
The Arden, you’re in the best hands possible.” performers and creative
professionals
Thomas Vernal KEY:
BA (Hons) Acting for Live and Recorded Media DUCAS code TDuration BAwarding partner f UCAS Points
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Career outcomes Acting
+ TV BA (Hons)
+ Film This course provides high quality vocational training
+ Commercials and education for practitioners who can respond to
the traditional and contemporary demands of the
performance industry and its allied sectors.
Students will be encouraged to develop a flexible
approach to the processes by which performance is
created, characterised by a committed and consistent
professional work ethic that is able to adapt to
different performance contexts.
The course will foster in its graduates the ability to utilise
critical and analytical skills in developing ideas and
THOMAS
constructing arguments, in order to produce their own
work in terms of personal and professional development.
VERNAL
Examples of current content:
Year one
• Context and Guidance
• Tools of The Trade 1: The Naturalistic Actor
• Tools of The Trade 2: The Actor and the Text
• Skills for the Actor
• Introduction to Camera
• Preparation for Screen Acting
The Arden graduate Thomas What are some of the Acting isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle
Year two Vernal has secured the role accomplishments you’re and at The Arden, you’re in the
• The Classic Text and Acting of ‘The General’ in the UK most proud of in your
best hands possible.
• Acting for Radio and International tour of The career so far? If you could offer just one
• Skills for the Actor 2 Book of Mormon. I think working with one of the most piece of career advice to
• Modern and Contemporary Drama What would you say are
decorated writers, directors and students, what would it be?
visionaries for the arts of our time,
• Critical Context the top requirements for Graft to perfect your craft because
is one that sticks out to me. Kwame hard work beats talent when talent
• Screen Acting someone entering this line Kwei-Armah was the director on doesn’t work hard. Make time to
of work? “One Love - The Bob Marley Musi- unwind and recharge your mental,
Year three cal”, so being able to work closely
Discipline, punctuality, humility, emotional and physical batteries.
• Showreel hard work, dedication and honesty.
with and to learn from him was an Although being an actor is one of
• Audition Skills amazing experience. But to top it the most amazing experiences in
Honesty not just towards others and
all off, the show came to my home
• Public Performance 1 in your work, but most importantly
town of Birmingham where I was
the world, it is also a business and
being honest and true to yourself, you are your own boss.
• Acting Showcase who you are, what you stand for
able to play the main stage at The
• Public Performance 2 and what you believe in. Oh, I
Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
• Negotiated Research Project. almost forgot... You need to be thick How did your experience at
skinned too.
The Arden prepare you for
What are the most what you are doing today?
D W410 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam Universiy f 96 and Audition challenging aspects of your My Arden experience prepared me
current job? for every eventuality, from screen
to stage, to voice over work, and
One of the most challenging
even down to being self-em-
aspects about my job, is breaking
ployed and looking after my
personal barriers and stepping out
accounts and affairs as an actor.
of my comfort zone when it comes
I couldn’t have asked for a better
to learning new things. Also having
form of training to get me ready
to prepare my mind and my body
for the type of industry that I am
for very long, tiring and physical
in today.
rehearsal days.
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Career outcomes Dance and Performance Musical Theatre
+ Performer
BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
+ Dance Studio
Coordinator This is the course for those wanting to bring their Develop your potential for excellence as a triple threat
own creative ideas, skills and passion for dance and over our three year Musical Theatre degree.
+ Choreographer
performance to a constantly changing industry. For The first year of the course focuses on the core
+ Educator
the technically versatile and imaginative dancers, techniques of Musical Theatre: acting, dance, and singing.
choreographers, community artists, and teachers. You will also be taught supporting skills such as accents/
A programme for the 21st century dance artist; the dialects, music theory, and performance technique.
performers, the creators, and the innovators. This
practically-led course aims to equip you with the The second year moves into more project based work.
technical, creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial You will perform mini-scale musicals from the historical
skills to be able to work in a wide variety of contexts. and contemporary repertoire and devise your own musical
as a year group, while continuing to refine the skills
Examples of current content: required for professional musical theatre performance.
Year one The final year supports you in becoming a Musical
• Commercial Dance Theatre professional, learning audition techniques Career outcomes
• Contemporary Dance in order to gain that all important first job upon
• Contextualising Dance Practices Musical Theatre
graduating. You will perform two full scale musicals
• Dance Techniques with a professional orchestra and technical team in one + West End
• Theatre Craft of our in-house theatres, as well as perform industry
• Theatre Dance + Broadway
showcases in Manchester and London. You will also
Year two learn to record a professional vocal reel and be guided + Chorus Member
• Aerial Dance through your professional development including CVs,
• Dance Repertoire and Performance headshots, budgeting, and tax returns.
• Dance Specialism Examples of current content: Tutor Profile
• From Site to Stage
• Teaching Dance Year one Tim Flavin,
• Theoretical Frameworks for Dance • Acting Methodologies
• Acting through Song Laurence Olivier Award
Year three • Musical Theatre: Context and Guidance Winner (1984)
• Employability and Entrepreneurship • Dance Techniques into Performance Stage credits include:
• Festival • Ensemble and Solo Singing Techniques
On Your Toes
• Negotiated Research Project • The Epic and Heightened Form
• Professional Performance Crazy for You
Year two
• Professional Practice • Developing Techniques in Ensemble and Solo Singing Follies
• Showcase. • The Contemporary Musical White Christmas
• The Historical Musical 42nd Street
• Devising Musical Theatre Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
D D16P T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam Universit y f 96 and Audition
• Musical Theatre: Theory and Context
• Dance Techniques, Performance and Choreography Kiss Me Kate
Year three Dracula
• Audition Skills Screen Credits include:
• Presenting a Public Performance Airline
• Developing Professional Practice
The Spy from Moscow
• Rehearsing and Presenting a Public Performance
• Negotiated Research Project The Long Firm
• Musical Theatre Showcase Performance. Coins in the Fountain
• Performance.
D W411 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam University f 96 and Audition
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Theatre and Performance
BA (Hons)
Designed to harness your creativity and train you as a
maker and performer of new theatre, our Theatre and
Performance degree explores a variety of performance
skills, identifies your artistic intentions, and pushes
boundaries in making innovative work, engaging in
contemporary styles of performance.
The course benefits from its excellent connections
with Manchester’s Contact – a theatre that is
redefining theatre for the 21st Century, and results
in the development and creation of your very own
performance festival, unTaPped, which attracts
audiences of industry professionals.
Bring your own theatrical ideas and passions to a
INDUSTRY PARTNER: CONTACT THEATRE constantly-changing industry on this fast-paced and
heavily practical programme. Work with specialists and
The Arden School of Theatre has Wayne Steven Jackson, Head of learn how to stage your own show while refining and
launched a unique artistic and Theatre and Performance, said: “This developing your performance skills.
educational relationship with relationship with Contact marks an
Examples of current content:
Manchester’s Contact theatre. exciting development for BA (Hons)
Theatre and Performance. Year one
Students on the BA (Hons) Theatre and
• Acting
Performance, will now be able to work It will provide our students with
• Presentational Performance
closely with one of the region’s most invaluable opportunities and experiences.
• Performance Skills
innovative and experimental theatres.
Matt Fenton, Chief Executive and • Contextualising Contemporary Performance
The relationship will provide students Artistic Director of Contact, said: • Autobiographical Performance Career outcomes
with an exclusive link to the professional “Contact and The Arden School of • Devised Performance
industry at a venue which has a legacy Theatre have enjoyed a close relationship Theatre
Year two
of supporting young people in making for many years. + Theatre Performer
new, innovative, and experimental • Touring Theatre
“It’s really exciting to take that further • Solo Practice + Stage Actor
theatre and performance.
by developing our partnership over • Advanced Performance Skills + Pantomime
As part of this relationship, Contact the coming years to include hosting • Researching Contemporary Performance
Theatre will deliver a series of end of year student shows and • Locating Performance + Clowning
masterclass sessions to students, providing professional industry course • Performance Environments + Professional Theatre
exploring artistic direction, programming, enhancement.” Company Owner
marketing, and production. It will also Year three
host The Arden’s annual unTaPped • Performance Specialism
performance festival in May. • Micro Festival
• Professional Performance Skills
• International Performance
• Negotiated Research Project
• Musical Theatre Showcase Performance.
D T2P6 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam University f 96 and Audition
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Career outcomes Vocal Studies and Performance Technical Theatre and Production Arts
Vocal Studies BA (Hons) HND
+ Soloist The aim of the programme is to train and support This course will provide you with the skills necessary to
+ Freelance Singer professional vocalists in multi-genre performance enter the exciting world of technical theatre.
including both musical theatre and pop music vocals
+ Performer Initially you will concentrate on operational level skills,
with the scope to explore any genre the you would like
including sound, lighting, and scenic construction,
+ Cruise Ship Performer to specialise in. The course is fast-paced and heavily
before moving into design and stage management in
practical, encouraging students to explore their individual
+ Cabaret your second year. You will also have the opportunity to
artistic interests in order to develop as practitioners. The
work alongside our performing arts degree students
course is ideal for those with a passion for singing and a
on their final productions, working with top creative
desire for a career in the performance industry.
directors from the industry on real life projects whilst
The Arden School of Theatre utilises its working links being mentored by industry specialists.
with the professional community to provide the most up
The Arden School of Theatre immerses you into a
to date knowledge of vocal techniques and professional
community of theatre makers, performers, and creatives,
requirements. The programme explores a number
helping you to achieve and be the best you can be.
of modules which engage students in performance
technique and skills. The modules are designed to Examples of current content:
explore the voice as an instrument and understand the Year one
theory behind how we control it.
• The Performing Arts Industry
Each year of the programme has a unique focus in • Professional Development
providing students with the techniques and knowledge • Production Communication
of the voice. • Stagecraft
• Lighting Operation
Examples of current content:
• Sound Operation
Year one • Scenic Construction
• Skills for the Vocalist • Costume Construction
• Acting Through Song Career outcomes
Year two
• Contextualising Performance
• Ensemble Singing • Creative-Research Project Theatre
• Solo Singing • Working in the Performing Arts Industry
+ Assistant Stage
• General Musicianship • Management Role
Manager
• Lighting Design
Year two
• Set Design + Stage Manager
• Advanced Skills for the Vocalist • Sound Design
• The Art of Cabaret + Lighting Technician
• Stage Management.
• Advanced Ensemble Singing + Sound Technician
• Advanced Solo Singing •
• Critical Performance Theory D W540 T 2 years B Pearson f 64 + Sound Designer
• Intro to Studio Production + Lighting Designer
Year three
+ Technical Assistant
• Professional Development
• Vocal Showcase + Assistant Scenic Artist
• Concert Performance and Carpentry
• Theatrical Performance
• Studio Project
• Negotiated Research Project.
D W412 T 3 years B Sheffield Hallam University f 96 and Audition
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ADVICE AND GUIDANCE HEALTH AND WELLBEING
It is our job to make sure you leave UCEN Disability and student support
Manchester on the path to a successful
Many people with learning difficulties or
career, one that you are passionate about.
disabilities choose to study with us, not
We are here for you if you need help
only because of the range of courses we
exploring your career or progression
offer but the way we deliver them. At
options, if you are unsure about your next
UCEN Manchester we offer something
steps or long-term goals or if you just want
different and more personal.
to talk to someone about your future.
Our team is here to support you from the
All our advisors are highly qualified,
moment you sign up, your enrolment and
Matrix accredited professionals, which
throughout your studies. Our specialist
means they can help you find your
Disability Advisors will make sure you
perfect career and plan your personal
have the assistance you need in lectures
route to get there. They can offer you
and exams. They will help you to discuss
Careers Education, Information, Advice
any required adjustments with your
and Guidance whenever you need it.
tutors, provide equipment loans and
support you in applying for Disabled
LIBRARIES AND Students Allowance (DSA) funding.
“
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
You can tell us about your disability
YOUR DEDICATED SUPPORT TEAM Our campus libraries stock the books or learning difficulties on your UCAS
and resources you will need to help you application form, or during enrolment.
Our role is to ensure that we help you break in your studies. We hold titles across If you want to talk to us in more detail,
For people that struggle
down any barriers that may impact your all subject areas and also have a large please contact our Higher Education
academically like me, there is a
study or life, so that you are supported to collection of online resources, including (HE) Disability Team by email: DSA@
lot more support here than you
succeed with us and go on to flourish in a professional and academic journals ucenmcr.tmc.ac.uk or call: 07730 619177
would get at other provisions. I
rewarding career. as well as specialist subject materials.
honestly can’t thank my tutors
Our team works to provide you with all the enough for the help and support Our online resources can be accessed MENTAL HEALTH
support you might need, when you need it. they have given me especially 24 hours a day and our library staff
are available during the day to assist Alongside our on campus counselling
We will support your learning in a way that when I fell behind due to being
you with any enquiries. We also offer offer, we’re also working with partner
suits you, through study skills sessions, advice in hospital.
introductory workshop sessions to help agencies to help equip students with
on careers, employability or your finances.
They kept me updated via you find your way around our services. the skills to deal with and improve their
We’ll go the extra mile to ensure that your
email and continuously went own wellbeing as part of our Mental
personal overall experience is the best it Skills4study Campus
over things until I understood Health Strategy. This aims to ensure that
could possibly be.
them. Without that support, I Skills4Study Campus is an interactive students are prepared for any stresses
UCEN Manchester’s mission is to improve don’t think I would be doing as e-learning resource, offering a range of and know how to deal with them,
the lives of those we work with through well as I am.” activities to help you sharpen the skills helping them cope with any personal or
education and our support services are you need for learning. Modules include professional challenges whilst they are
here to ensure your investment in your Angela Ward, FdA Special getting ready for academic study, studying and giving them skills they can
future is supported and encouraged at Effects Make Up Artistry. research principles and exam skills. You use for life.
every stage, from application to graduation. will be provided with a personal account
giving you access to the whole package
throughout your time with us.
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OUR INDUSTRY
PARTNERS LINKS
In addition to our TEF Silver Status What’s more, our higher education At UCEN Manchester we believe that Through these links our students gain
that demonstrates the excellence provision is constantly reviewed education and training should be centred exposure to real world, industry standard
of the teaching and learning we and shaped by industry experts and around improving your employment experiences ranging from placement and
provide, all our degree programmes academics to ensure our courses options and opportunities. That’s why we internship opportunities through to live
are validated and accredited by one are providing you with all the skills develop our programmes and courses briefs for students to respond to.
of three top universities or a major and knowledge you will need for a in partnership with businesses and
Our industry links are wide reaching and
examination board. fantastic career. organisations. This not only helps course
have previously given students fantastic
leaders to keep their finger on the pulse
This not only reflects the quality opportunities with leading organisations
of industry but also that our courses
of our offer but also means that in their field including digital agency
prepare students for a real career.
you will effectively graduate from Kin + Carta Connect, The Contact Theatre
a top university. So, you’ll benefit and the Open Eye Gallery.
from our personalised, supportive
environments while gaining a degree
from an established university.
Validated and accredited by:
INDUSTRY EXPERTS WORK PLACEMENTS EMPLOYABILITY TEAM
The majority of our At UCEN Manchester, All our advisors are highly
academic, professional work placements sit qualified, Matrix accredited
and technical staff have at the heart of our professionals, which means
gained huge amounts of courses. These offer you they can help you find your
experience in the industries opportunities to develop perfect career and plan
Industry experts: and professions they teach. your experience and your route to get there.
And many continue to apply your skills directly They can help you on a
work professionally around to your role. You will be one-to-one basis, at one of
their teaching, maintaining supported to plan and our workshops, through a
direct links through arrange a placement that scheduled appointment, or
which they can support suits you so that you can during an event.
our students with work take advantage of our
They provide access to
placements, professional industry links.
employability information,
mentoring and graduate
specialist advice and
employment opportunities.
networks across our
departmental areas. Their
invaluable advice enables
you to better reach
U M A employers and to give you
United Makeup Artists
EXPO the confidence to succeed.
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FLEXIBLE
APPROACH
As part of our commitment to providing a personal higher
education experience, UCEN Manchester offers a flexible
approach to your studies aimed at making our courses
accessible to everyone, regardless of personal circumstance.
With so much flexibility, we’ll provide you with all the
personal support you need to access higher education so
that you have as many career opportunities as possible at
the end of your time with us.
Our approach includes:
Almost all of our Courses that are Starting with a
courses are available condensed into two Foundation degree
on a part-time basis or three active days and progressing to a
of study to fit around BA/BSc (Hons) (Top-
your non-study
“
Up) means if you need
commitments to take a break or
want to change your
specialism you can
UCEN Manchester had the
exact requirements I was
The option to looking for. A two-year,
specialise with a (Top- full-time course, done in
Up) course or complete two and a half days a week,
an additional year to A new range of
blended learning
that’s easily accessible to
diversify your skillset
options where you me on the transport routes.”
study via evening
Emma Palfrey
classes and online
FdA Tourism Management
lessons
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TEACH
QUALITY TEACHING,
PERSONAL TO YOU
UCEN Manchester is living proof that
the best things come in the smallest
packages. From our smaller class sizes to
the high levels of one to one engagement
that our tutors offer, we are committed
to making your learning experience a
personal one that is big on quality!
84%
of students feel their course
IT’S PERSONAL has provided them with
opportunities to apply what
Our personal approach really sets us apart they have learnt
from other higher education institutions.
By keeping class sizes small, our tutors
can really invest in getting to know 85%
of students feel that our staff
you, so that they can understand your
learning styles, the challenges you are make the subject interesting
facing and your future ambitions. This
86%
means that they can provide you with
tailored, personalised support that will
help you to achieve your potential. of students feel their course
has provided them with
EXPERT TUTORS opportunities to explore ideas
Our tutors are experts in their field, or concepts in depth
with many either continuing to work
professionally in their sector or
holding prestigious industry standard
professional qualifications.
These close links to industry ensures that
our tutors have their finger on the pulse
of latest developments in industry that
they can then pass on directly to you!
Take a look at our latest National Student
Survey satisfaction ratings:
20 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 21GET INVOLVED!
When you enrol at UCEN Manchester,
you’ll automatically become a SOCIETIES CAMPAIGNS
member of our Students’ Union,
Whatever your hobbies or interests, Our SU play an important role in raising
which is active at all our campuses.
our SU will help you find a society awareness and driving change around
Our SU is run by our students, for (or societies) that is right for you. As issues that matter to you. If you feel
our students, and will help you a member of one (or more) of our strongly about something, our SU will
make your time with us even more societies, you will get the chance to support you to deliver any campaigns
personal. It provides fantastic meet people with similar interests or that you may wish to run. They’ll provide
opportunities for you to meet new get involved in something you’ve never help every step of the way, from your
people and get involved in a wide tried before. initial idea all the way through to
range of activities. Our SU is also achieving your aims and objectives.
Our societies are wide-ranging and
available to provide any support you
might need to make your time here
diverse. Over the years they’ve included
everything from our African Caribbean NUS
even more enjoyable.
Society to Creative Networking; Creative Our SU is an affiliated member of the
Writing to Film; Social to Debating; National Union of Students (NUS),
Enterprise to Football; and Gaming to which represents the interests of over
Knitting and LGBTQ+. seven million students (including UCEN
But if we don’t have a society that Manchester students) at a national level.
appeals to you, you can always set-up Being a member of the NUS also offers
your own by getting in touch with our SU. practical benefits, like the TOTUM card
If you have a great idea for a new society - the UK’s biggest and most widely
or want to know more, email our SU at: known student discount card. With prices
SU@ucenmcr.tmc.ac.uk starting at £12 a year, a TOTUM card is a
great investment and will help you save
money all year round.
REPRESENTATION
Student representatives play a pivotal
role in making sure that our student
voice is heard and that all our students
continue to have a great experience.
Each student rep is democratically
elected by their class and trained to
“
There is nothing more empowering
than having a voice. I found and grew
so much confidence in being a student
rep. When working towards your future
represent students in their specific
course area. All student reps work
career, you deserve to be on the course
in partnership with staff at UCEN that is right for you. Being a student rep
Manchester to improve the student is a great way of working with others
experience. This covers everything from and making your course more efficient
teaching and learning, to assessment for yourself and the other students.”
and feedback, and the academic
support provided by tutors. Student Sadie Williams
reps also feedback on resources, BA (Hons) Acting for Live and Recorded Media
facilities and learning opportunities.
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At UCEN Manchester we offer some of the lowest tuition
fees in the UK. Our tuition fees are reviewed annually.
The table below shows our 2020/21 tuition fees.
As well as offering high quality courses, UCEN Manchester charge some of the lowest
Continuing Continuing
New tuition fees in the UK. There’s lots of help available to make sure you can afford your
students who students who
students education and enjoy your time with us.
PROGRAMMES 2020/21 cost
commenced commenced
2019/20 cost 2018/19 cost per
per annum
per annum annum
Pricing tier A range TUITION FEE LOAN MAINTENANCE LOAN
BA (Hons) Acting for Live & Recorded Media £8,900 £8,900 £8,900
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre £8,900 £8,900 £8,900 Student Finance England (SFE) will provide you A maintenance loan is available to help with
with a loan for the full amount of your tuition your living costs while in higher education (e.g.
BA (Hons) Dance and Performance £8,900 £8,900 £8,900 fees, providing you meet certain eligibility accommodation, books and bills). All eligible
BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance £8,900 £8,900 £8,900 criteria. This can be found here: students can get some maintenance support.
gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies The amount of money you can recieve
BA (Hons) Vocal Studies and Performance £8,900 £8,900 N/A
depends on where you live and study. The
BA (Hons) Film and TV Production £8,900 N/A N/A The fees for our part-time courses will be
maximum loan available is £8,944 (based on
charged on a pro-rata basis, depending on the
FdA Film and TV Production £8,900 £8,900 N/A living away from home, outside London). This
number of credits being studied. This money
is paid directly into your bank account each
Pricing tier B range will be paid directly to UCEN Manchester. To
term. Maintenance loans have to be paid back,
apply to Student Finance England, please visit:
BA (Hons) Make-Up Artistry £8000 N/A N/A but not until you have finished university and
gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance
are earning over £25,000 a year.
BA (Hons) Special Effects Make Up Artistry £8000 N/A N/A
It is recommended that you apply for your
FdA Make Up Artistry/FdA Special Effects £8000 £7,500 N/A
The maintenance loan is paid directly to you
loan by the May before you start your course,
Make Up Artistry
in three instalments throughout the academic
but SFE will accept applications after this. The
year. You will receive instalments in September,
FdA Contemporary Photographic Practice £7500 £7,500 N/A tuition fee loan is only available for students
January and April.
who haven’t already got a degree or UK
Pricing tier C range equivalent qualification. If you already have a UCEN Manchester also offer a range of
All other Full-Time Foundation Degrees and degree qualification, please contact us using the discretionary bursaries and funds to help
£7,000 £7,000 £7,000
Honours degrees and (Top-Up) Degrees details at the bottom of this page. break down barriers that may prevent you
from committing to study and reaching your
Pricing tier D range Further details on the tuition fees we
potential.
Higher National Diploma (HND) (2 year course) £7,000 £7,000 N/A charge, our fees and finance policy, and
how to apply, can be found on our website:
Higher National Diploma (HND) (1 year (Top-
£7,000 N/A N/A ucenmanchester.ac.uk
Up) from HNC)
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING?
Higher National Certificate (HNC) (1 Year course) £7,000 N/A N/A
University Preparatory Year Extended degrees £3,500 N/A N/A
UCEN MANCHESTER BURSARY Your eligibility for student funding will depend
on your nationality, residency, previous study
Teacher Education and the type of course you are applying for.
The UCEN Manchester Bursary includes Depending on your personal circumstances,
Certificate in Education TBC £3680 £3585 consideration for financial support in a variety you may be able to access extra funding, such
PGCE Professional Graduate Certificate in of ways, from progression, to living costs as childcare allowance. Further information on
TBC £3680 £3585
Education and hardship issues. If you are struggling the additional funds available can be found on
with your day-to-day finances, make an our website: ucenmanchester.ac.uk
PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education TBC £3680 £3585
appointment with one of our ‘Future U’
PGDipE Postgraduate Diploma in Education TBC £3680 £3585 If you have any questions about fees and
Careers, Employability and Welfare Advisors
finance, please contact our ‘Future U’ Careers,
BA/BA (Hons) Education and Professional who will work with you to maximise your
TBC £4430 £4387 Employability and Welfare team on:
Development income. We are here to guide you and offer
03333 222 444.
support and, together, we can look at ways to
Please visit ucenmanchester.ac.uk for the latest information. improve your personal situation.
Please note, this prospectus, course and pricing information is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change
by UCEN Manchester at any time. It is important that you check all course details including location, timetable and fees at
enrolment as UCEN Manchester operates a no refund policy after the 14 day cancellation period, as outlined in the UCEN
Manchester terms and conditions. Students should also refer to the Student Protection Plan which is published on the
website. This information is correct at time of print (February 2020).
24 q 0161 674 7777 n ucenmanchester.ac.uk 25HOW TO
APPLY
FULL TIME COURSES YOUR UCAS BUZZWORD MATURE STUDENTS, OR THOSE NOT
CURRENTLY AT SCHOOL OR COLLEGE
PART-TIME COURSES
If you are currently at school or college, you
STARTING IN SEPTEMBER will need a buzzword from your tutor or UCEN Manchester encourages all STARTING IN SEPTEMBER
careers advisor. This is like a password unique applications, including those from
2021 AND JANUARY 2022 to your school or college that allows you to people who are returning to education 2021 AND JANUARY 2022
register your application with UCAS. Your after a time away.
If you are applying for a full-time Honours If you are applying for an Honours Degree,
school or college will then add a reference
Degree, Foundation Degree (including those You will still need to apply via UCAS as Foundation Degree (including those with a
and submit your application.
with a preparatory year), Higher National an independent applicant and write a preparatory year), Higher National Certificate,
Certificate or Diploma, you will need to Your tutor or careers advisor can explain how personal statement, which needs to be Diploma or Teacher Education course, you will
apply via UCAS. You can search for a course you apply to UCAS and whether there are any between 1,000 and 4,000 characters. This need to apply directly to UCEN Manchester.
on our website ucenmanchester.ac.uk, or internal deadlines you need to stick to. is your opportunity to tell us about any You can search for a course on our website
through UCAS courses. Please note that not additional skills or experience you may (ucenmanchester.ac.uk). Please note, not all
DEADLINES FOR APPLYING
all of our courses have both a September have, as well as why you want to study of our courses have both September and
and January start date. Please check the Please check the UCAS website your chosen course. You can include January start dates, check our website for
website for further details. www.ucas.com for key application deadlines. examples of voluntary or work experience, further details.
as well as career aspirations and personal
You can start your application on UCAS apply You will need to register on our website and
qualities that will help you study.
– you will need to register and create a user fill in the application form. Once we have
account. This means you can complete your You will also need to provide details of a received your application, we will contact you
application at your own speed and track your referee who can confirm your suitability to make an offer, or invite you to interview.
application after you have submitted it. to study at higher education level.
COSTS TO APPLY
Remember, you can only submit one UCAS Applying for a part-time course is free.
application per cycle, so all the courses
you want to apply for have to be on the You can find further information about
same application. There are some helpful PLEASE CONTACT US applying for courses and accepting any
resources on the UCAS website if you offers you receive on our website:
encounter any problems. FOR FURTHER DETAILS ucenmanchester.ac.uk If you have any
If you are applying to UCEN Manchester, ON: 0161 674 7777 questions, our Admissions team will be able
to help you on: 0161 674 7777.
you will need our institution code ‘M10’ for
when you complete your UCAS application. DEADLINES FOR APPLYING
COSTS TO APPLY Please check our website:
ucenmanchester.ac.uk for application
To apply in 2021/22, the application fee is:
deadlines for 2020/2021 entry.
• £18 if you are applying to just one course*;
For September 2021 entry UCAS advises a
or deadline of 15 January 2021 to ensure equal
• £24 for multiple courses (and for late consideration.
applications sent after 30 June). *If you opt for a single choice, you won’t be able to enter
UCAS EXTRA or UCAS Clearing, or make further choices,
The costs for the 2021/221 academic year but you can always pay the extra £6 if you want to access
may differ, so please visit the UCAS website: these UCAS services.
www.ucas.com for full details.
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discriminatory practices and supporting individual learners.
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