Frequently asked questions
With so many courses available at the university you're bound to find the right one for you. Join an inclusive and welcoming community with courses that include work-related learning and clubs and societies to explore your interests 鈥� from sports to hobbies, cultural to faith. The University of Greater Manchester is proud of its high-quality teaching and support. Find it on our league table to see where it ranks and how its strengths can help your university experience.
Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
The main campus of the university is in Bolton, approximately 20 minutes' train journey north of Manchester city centre in the north-west of England. The university has sites around Bolton, including its new Medical School located next to the Royal Bolton Hospital. There are also sites across Greater Manchester through the university's multi-academy trust. These include Trafford, Central Manchester, and Wigan. Other centres are in Bradford and Devon, together with partnerships elsewhere in the UK (including London) and worldwide.