Manchester Met
Greater Manchester
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About Manchester
Manchester is one of the most dynamic and lively places in the UK. A big city with an accessible and friendly centre. A trendsetting music and style capital that still has a place for traditional street markets and local pubs. A place with an illustrious past that's always at the cutting edge of what's new.
Dialling Code: 0161
Location: Manchester is a city in the North-West of England. It is 163 miles North- West of London and 31 miles east of Liverpool.
Manchester Tourist Centre - Visit Manchester
T: 0871 222 8223
Local Council(s): Manchester / Salford
Manchester In Numbers
Manchester Population (Recorded From Mid-Year 2010/ Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012) – 498,800
Number of people working in the City of Manchester (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012) - 304,800
Gender Range (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012) – Male (257,000) Female (241,800)
Age Range (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012) –
(0 – 15) 17.5% (16 – 19) 6% (20 – 24) 15.1 %
(25 – 44) 34.1% (45 – 59) 13.6%
(60 – 74) 8.6% (75 and over) 5%
Ethic Groups (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012)
White 77.3% Mixed residents 3.3% Black residents 4.4%
Asian residents 9.9% Chinese residents 1.8% Other 3.4%
Main Employment Sectors (% of total employees) (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012):
Public administration, health and education - 30.5%
Wholesale and retail trades - 11.9%
Professional, scientific and technical activities - 10.3%
Accommodation and food service activities - 8.0%
Administrative and support service activities - 7.9%
Transportation and storage - 7.5%
Financial and insurance activities - 7.4%
Production - 3.9%
Information and communication - 3.6%
Construction - 2.5%
Arts, entertainment and recreation - 2.4%
Other - 4.0%
Average Life Expectancy (2007-2009) (Source:Manchester.gov.uk,2012) -
Men - City of Manchester (74.0) England & Wales (78.3)
Women - City of Manchester (79.1) England & Wales (82.3)
Poverty Indicators (Source: List of most deprived districts in England 2010 CLG)
Manchester's Rank in Index of Multiple Deprivation 2010 - 4th
Median Weekly Wage (Residence based) (Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2010 ONS)
City of Manchester - £349.90
North West - £381.30
England - £411.50
Attractions In Manchester
(Top Picks)
Old Trafford (Manchester United) Stadium & Museum Tour
Etihad Stadium (Manchester City) Stadium Tour
(Others)
What To Do For Free
Hat Works - The Museum of Hatting
(Top Pick) Christmas Market - (17 Nov - 21 Dec)
Wholesale Market at New Smithfield
Best Bars In Manchester
(Top Picks)
The Courtyard Bar - M1 5SH
(Others)
Revolution - M1 5LH, M1 5WH & M3 2LF
Resturants in Manchester
Fine Dine
Don Giovannis - M1 4PB
Michael Caines at Abode - M1 2DB
The French - M60 2DS
Australasia - M3 3AE
Room - M2 4AH
Chaophraya - M2 1HN
Commerical
(Top Pick) Hard Rock Cafe - M4 2BS
Browns Bar & Brasserie Manchester - M2 2AW
Harvestor - (Printworks)
Nandos - M4 3AQ, M4 2BS, M3 3HF, M1 5QS, M8 8EP, M14 6SS, M17 8AA, OL7 0PG, M20 5PG & M41 7JA
Cafe Rouge - M3 2ER,M4 3JS ,M50 3AZ & M20 6QZ -
Papa G's - (Printworks)
Wagamama - M4 2BS & M3 3AP
Chiquito - M4 2BS ,M50 3WL ,M20 5PG & OL7 0BG
Tiger Tiger - M4 2BS
Prezzo - (Printworks)
Other
The Armenian Taverna - M2 4DF
Red Hot World Buffet - M3 2EG
RICE - M1 1RG, M1 5QS, M17 8EH & M3 2BW
Waxy O'Connors - M4 2BS
The Olive Press - M2 5AB
Bem Brasil - M3 2GQ & M1 1FJ
KRO - M1 1RG
Wasabi Sushi - M1 4FF & M4 2BS
Cinemas In Manchester
Odeon - M4 2BS, M17 8DF & M4 2AD
AMC Cinemas - M3 4EN
Cornerhouse Cinema - M1 5NH
Showcase Cinema - M12 5AL
Vue Cinema - M50 3AH
Best Nightclubs in Manchester (For More Info Check Out Skiddle)
(Top Picks)
5th Avenue - M1 7AG
Sankeys - M4 6AY
42nd Street - M2 5GU
(Others)
The Ritz - M1 5NQ
The Venue Nightclub - M2 5WD
Roadhouse - M1 2AN
The Circle Club -M3 2BB
The Birdcage - M4 3AQ
Factory - M1 7EN
South Club - M2 6DQ
The Attic - M1 5NP
Mint Lounge – M4 1LE
Tiger Tiger - M4 2BS
Cruz 101 - M1 6DD
Sound Control - M1 5NP
Missoula - M1 5LH
Lime Bar - M50 3AG
Satans Hollow - M1 6DD
Gyms in Manchester
(Top Picks)
The Gym Manchester - M1 4HJ
Pure Gym Manchester – M4 6DE & M3 3HF
(Others)
Virgin Active - M3 4EN, M4 2BS, M50 3AH, M20 5PG & M24 4TH
Bannatyne's Health Club – M3 3JU, M1 3NR, M1 5FW
In Crewe: CW1 6HU
LA Fitness Manchester - M2 4LQ
Fitness First - M2 3SW, M9 6HB & CW2 8SJ
The Y Club - M3 4JR
Predators MMA Gym - M3 1HU
Fighting Fit Martial Arts Centre - M4 4HF
Crossfit Central Manchester - M4 4DG -
Evolve Manchester - M5 4th
Train Manchester - M15 4NX
Fit City - M5 4AY & M7 1ZT
Shopping In Manchester
(Top Picks)
Trafford Centre – M17 8AA
The Arndale Centre - M4 3AQ
Northern Quarter - M1 1JR
(Others)
The Corn Exchange - M4 3TR
Ashton Arcades Shopping Centre - OL6 7JL
Lowry Outlet Mall - M50 3AH
The Rock Bury - BL9 0JY
Manchester Transport
Manchester Airport - M90 1QX
(Train Stations)
Platforms - 6 Distance From City Centre - 0.7 Mi (14 Min Walk)
Platforms - 14 Distance From City Centre - 0.6 Mi (14 Min Walk)
Manchester Oxford Road Station
Platforms - 5 Distance From City Centre - 0.8 Mi (18 Min Walk) (Google Maps)
(Taxi Companies)
Radio Cars - Tel: 0161 281 8888
Cresta Cars - Tel: 0161 817 6 817
Rainbow Cars - Tel: 0161 236 0909
Manchester Cars - Tel:0161 228 3355
Sports In Greater Manchester
(Football)
(Rugby League)
(Rugby Union)
(Ice Hockey)
(Cricket)
(Speedway)
Finding Jobs in Manchester
totaljobs.com/JobSeeking/Manchester
fish4.co.uk/jobs/search/location-manchester
jobs.monster.co.uk/l-manchester,-north-west
manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/Content/jobvacancies
simplysalesjobs.co.uk/jobs/manchester
thedrum.co.uk/jobs/search/design_jobs_in_manchester
nurses.co.uk/nurse-jobs-in-manchester
retailchoice.com/JobSeeking/Manchester
Places To Visit Nearby
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has its main campus in the centre of Manchester (All Saints Campus) but also has another key campus in Crewe, Cheshire (MMU Cheshire).It is the 3rd largest university in the UK based on student numbers.MMU gained university status in 1992, and continued to grow ever since, which was shown when they obtained the Crewe and Alsager College of Higher Education in 1992 and the Manchester School of Physiotherapy in 2003.In the last 10 years MMU have struggled in the university ratings, however, they are spending a vast amount of money to improve this, not only improving their facilities but also the overall student experience.
Based on ratings it seems MMU does well in Sports Science, Social Policy & Administration, Education, Philosophy, Engineering: Materials & Mineral but struggles in Biological Sciences, Business Studies, Computer Science, Law, English.
Key Information
A: All Saints Building, Manchester, M15 6BH
T:+44 (0)161 247 2000
Ask Manchester Metropolitan University
Twitter - @ManMetUni
T:+44 (0)161 247 6969
Research Degrees Enquiries:
Other Information
Motto: Many Arts, Many Skills
Affiliation: University Alliances
Gained University Status: 1992
Chancellor: Dianne Thompson CBE
Vice Chancellor: Professor John Brooks
Did you know ?
- Manchester Metropolitan University is the largest campus-based undergraduate university in the UK with a total student population of more than 37,000
- The University was initially developed as a centre of Technology
- The North West fashion design and textiles industry has seen an increase in sales of £5 million over the last four years as a result of partnerships with Manchester Metropolitan University
- Manchester Met are the UK’s most popular University as measured by undergraduate applications in the 2011 intake, receiving more than 56,000 applications last year.
- 80% of their trained health professionals including nurses, health visitors, health scientists and dental technicians go on to work in the health services in the North West.
- More than 70% of their graduates remain in the North-West after graduation contributing to the development of the local economy.
- Second most popular university in the UK by application for degree courses.
- The new Manchester Metropolitan University Business School (MMUBS) has been built on the All Saints Campus and will move from its current location at the Aytoun Campus in 2012. It has cost £73 million and will be home to over 5,000 students and 250 staff.
Student Figures (Source: The Times Good University Guide,2013)
Undergraduates – 24,540
Postgraduates – 2,810
Mature students – 18.6%
Overseas Students – 6.5%
From State Sector Schools – 96.1%
From Working Class Homes – 35.5%
Different Departments
Accommodation
T:+44 (0)161 247 2958
E: accommodation@mmu.ac.uk
T:+44 (0)161 247 5137
A: M15 6BR
T: +44 (0)161 247 1751
E: artdes.fac@mmu.ac.uk
Faculty of Health, Psychology & Social Care
A: M20 2RR
T: +44 (0)161 247 2020
Faculty of Humanities, Law & Social Science
A: M15 6LL
T: +44 (0)161 247 1751
A: M1 3GH
T: +44 (0)161 247 2838 -
E:business@mmu.ac.uk
Faculty of Science & Engineering
A: M1 5GD
T: +44 (0)161 247 1779
A: M15 6BH
T: + 44 (0) 161 247 1324
Distance from Manchester City Centre: 1 mile
Train: Oxford Road Station
Bus: Take the 147 bus from Piccadilly Railway Station to the stop outside the BBC on Oxford Road. You can also get numerous buses heading towards south Manchester (Bus Number 41, 42, 43, 85, 111, 250, 256), which all stop at the All Saints campus.For information on bus routes, click here
Parking: There is on-road and multi-storey car parking around the All Saints campus, although spaces are limited and parking charges are expensive. Whenever possible, its recommended to use public transport.
A: M1 3GH
T: + 44 (0) 161 247 1339
Location: Manchester City Centre
The Aytoun campus is a 5 minute walk from Piccadilly Station or a 10 minute walk from Oxford Road Station.
Aytoun is in the city centre and is serviced by the free Metroshuttle Service 1 and 3, which stop outside the campus.
Parking: Pay-and-display and on-road car parking is available around the Aytoun campus. Although there is ample parking in the city centre, charges are expensive. Whenever possible, its recommended to use public transport.
A: CW1 5DU
T: + 44 (0) 161 247 5003
By Car: The Crewe campus is signposted from Junction 16 of the M6 motorway. It is 6 miles from Junction 16 following the A500 (A5020)
Crewe campus is a 5 minute walk away from Crewe Station. On leaving the station turn right, cross the road, pass the petrol station and cross Macon Way. Walk down Crewe Green Road past the fire station and the Crewe campus can be found on your left.
Parking is available at Crewe.
A: M20 2RR
T: + 44 (0) 161 247 1385
Distance from Manchester City Centre: 5 miles
The Didsbury campus is located a quarter mile south of Didsbury village on the A5145 and five miles south of Manchester City Centre.
Trains: East Didsbury Station
Bus : Frequent bus services (the 42, 42A, 142, X57) operate from the city centre (from Piccadilly Gardens via Oxford Road Train Station) to the Didsbury Campus. Ask for the Didsbury Campus (the stop is also known as the Broomhurst Halls).For information on bus routes, click here
Visitor parking is available within the Sport's Centre Car park on a pay and display basis
A: M13 0JA
T: + 44 (0) 161 247 1391
Distance from Manchester City Centre: 2 miles
From Piccadilly, take the 147 bus to Hathersage Road.For information on bus routes, click here
There is very limited parking in the surrounding areas, and you are advised to use public transport whenever possible.
A: M14 6HR
T: + 44 (0) 161 247 2600
Distance from Manchester city centre: 3 miles
Walk to Piccadilly Gardens and take a bus (Nunbers 40 – 49, except 47) heading towards south Manchester, alighting at the Old Hall Lane.For information on bus routes, click here
Parking - Limited
Facilities
The All Saints Campus is the University's main campus. It is home to The Faculty of Humanities, Law and Social Science with The Geoffrey Manton Building accommodating the Departments of English, History and Economic History, Information and Communications, Politics and Philosophy, and Sociology.
The two Cheshire campuses are being merged into one at Crewe. A £30 million student village has already been opened and arts facilities have switched to Crewe with the opening of a £6 million drama, music and dance centre. Also a £10 million Sport Science Centre opened in November 2010.Also the five Manchester based sites will eventually be reduced to 2 linked campuses. The university will move from Didsbury to create a £120 million campus in the city centre
BUCS Ranking: 63rd
Facilities Include: Sports Hall, Squash Court, Fitness Facilities.
Number Of Sports Clubs: 35
T: 0161 247 2323
A: Cavendish Building, Cavendish Street, M15 6BG
Halls
Tel: 0161 247 2882
Key Halls Information
There is an initial payment of £100 when you accept the room offer and then the balance of your hall fees is paid in three instalments: these are usually due on the first day of term in:
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September · 35%
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January · 35%
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April ·30%
Your student loan should be due on the same days. You must pay your accommodation fees at the start of each term.
Ratings
Green League 2012: 10th out of 145 (Graded by People and Planet)
How They Rate - Guardian
Overall Ratings
The Times (Good University Guide,2012)
Overall Ranking: 2012: 98th 2013: 102nd (- 4)
Student Satisfaction: 2012: 72% 2013: 72%
Entry Standards: 2012: 271 2013: 293 (+ 22)
Student Staff Ratio: 2012: 20:6 2013: 18:9
Completition Rate: 2012: 79.8% 2013: 77.3%
Good Honours: 2012: 57% 2013: 58.5%
Graduate Prospects: 2012: 57.1% 2013: 58.1%
Overall Ranking: 2011: 104th 2012: 108th 2013: 108th
Average Teaching Score: 39.4 / 100
NSS Teaching (%) : (2013) 78% (2012) 79%
NSS Overall: 75%
Expenditure Per Student: 3 / 10
Student Staff Ratio: 19:1
Career Prospects: (2013) 52% (2012) 52%
Value Added Score: 4.8 / 10
Entry Tariff: 291
NSS Feedback: 63%
(By Subject)
Accounting And Finance – The Times: 56th
Aeronautical And Manufacturing Engineering – The Times: 40th
Agriculture - Guardian: 17th
Art And Design – Guardian: 58th The Times: 34th
Biological Sciences – Guardian: 78th The Times: 66th
Business Studies – Guardian: 95th The Times: 73rd
Chemistry – Guardian: 50th
Communications And Media Studies – Guardian: 72nd The Times: 83rd
Computer Science – Guardian: 87th The Time: 83rd
Drama ,Dance And Cinematics – The Guardian: 51st The Times: 42nd
Earth And Marine Sciences – Guardian: 22nd
Economics –Guardian: 69th The Times: 66th
Education – Guardian: 46th The Times: 14th
Engineering: Electronic And Electrical - Guardian: 47th The Times: 57th
Engineering: Mechanical – Guardian: 44th
English – Guardian: 96th The Times: 75th
Geography And Environmental Studies – Guardian: 41st The Times: 50th
History - The Times: 88th
Law – Guardian: 86th The Times: 60th
Maths – Guardian: 49th The Times: 57th
Modern Languages And Linguistics – Guardian: 59th
Music – Guardian: 63rd The Times: 53rd
Nursing – Guardian: 72nd The Times: 52nd
Philosophy – Guardian: 46th The Times: 40th
Politics – Guardian: 73rd The Times: 65th
Psychology – Guardian: 98th The Times: 62nd
Sports Science – Guardian: 58th The Times: 37th
Social Policy And Administration - Guardian: 29th
Social Work – The Times: 56th Guardian: 56th
Sociology – The Times: 63rd Guardian: 77th
Tourism, Transport And Travel – Guardian: 32nd
MMU Course Search - Click Here
Campuses
T : 0161 247 1324
Lost Properties : Matthew Lewis - 07760 172563 E:lost.property@mmu.ac.uk
Reception: T: x1324
Emergencies & Security: T: x1334
Student Information Point :T: 0161 247 1751
(Buildings)
All Saints North (John Dalton building) T: 0161 247 1779 E:sipnorth@mmu.ac.uk
All Saints South (Geoffrey Manton building) T:0161 247 6308 E:sipsouth@mmu.ac.uk
(Library)
Sir Kenneth Green Library - M15 6BH T: 0161 247 6104 E: circ-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk
Head of Library Services: Mrs Gill Barry - T: 0161 247 6101 E: g.r.barry@mmu.ac.uk
T: 0161 247 1339
Reception : T: x1339
Emergencies & Security: T: x1334
Lost Properties : Matthew Lewis:T: 07760 172 563
(Buildings)
Business School - Aytoun Building - T:0161 247 6917 E: mmubs-sip@mmu.ac.uk
(Library)
Aytoun Building - M1 3GH T: 0161 247 3093 E: aytoun-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk
Issue Desk:T: 0161 247 3093 Enquiry Desk:T: 0161 247 3093
Library Services Manager - David Matthews:T: 0161 247 3091 E: d.matthews@mmu.ac.uk
T: 0161 247 1385
Reception : x1385
Lost Property : Matthew Lewis:T: 07760 172 563
Emergencies & Security:T: x1334
Didsbury Student life: T: 0161 247 2023 E: studentlifedids@mmu.ac.uk
(Library)
Didsbury - M20 2RR T: 0161 247 6123 E: didsbury-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk
Issue Desk:T: 0161 247 6123 Enquiry Desk:T:0161 247 6126 E:didsbury-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk
Library Services Manager: Jayne Evans:T: 0161 247 6120 E: j.e.h.evans@mmu.ac.uk
T: 0161 247 1391
Reception:T: x1391
Mail Service:T: x2466
Lost Property: Matthew Lewis:T:07760 172 63
Elizabeth Gaskell Student Life T: 0161 247 2465 E: studentlifegaskell@mmu.ac.uk
(Library)
A: Hathersage Road, M13 0JA
T: 0161 247 6134
E: gaskell-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk
Issue Desk : 0161 247 6132
Enquiry Desk : 0161 247 6134
Library Services Manager: Ian Harter:T: 0161 247 6561 E: i.harter@mmu.ac.uk
T: 0161 247 2600
Reception:T: x2600
Lost Property: Matthew Lewis:T: 0760 172 63
Emergencies & Security:T: x1334
First Aid:T: x2600
Hollings Student life T: 0161 247 2603
(Library)
A: Old Hall Lane, M14 6HR
T: 0161 247 6119
E: hollings-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk
Issue Desk : 0161 247 6119
Enquiry Desk :0161 247 6119 Email: hollings-lib-enq@mmu.ac.uk
Library Services Manager: Ian Harter T:0161 247 6118 E: i.harter@mmu.ac.uk
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