Course Overview
The Faculty of Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University provides a broad range of postgraduate programmes designed to help you advance your career in health, education, and related professional areas. It blends academic excellence with practical, real-world relevance, preparing graduates for leadership roles in public health, clinical practice, education, social care and allied health professions.
Key features of postgraduate study in this faculty:
• Offers Master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas & certificates, and research options (MPhil/PhD) across areas such as education, public health, nursing, psychology, social care/social work, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, food and nutrition and other allied health fields.
• Courses are developed and taught by experienced academics and professional practitioners with strong links to healthcare providers, educational organisations, schools, charities and public sector partners, ensuring that what you learn has direct real-world application.
• Some programmes include professional accreditation and practice components, especially in health-related fields, giving you both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies valued by employers.
• The faculty supports postgraduate research through supervision and projects across health, education and social sciences, often tied to impactful real-world challenges and policy developments.
🎯 What You Can Expect as a Postgraduate Student
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Diverse subject pathways: from teacher education, public health and nursing to psychology, social work and allied health sciences.
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Interdisciplinary learning: Courses encourage links between health, education and social environments, reflecting current professional needs.
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Research focus: The faculty is active in applied and interdisciplinary research, informing teaching and offering strong foundations for research degrees.
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Supportive environment: The university offers academic support, career guidance and postgraduate resources to help you succeed academically and professionally.
📌 Why Students Choose This Faculty
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Career advancement: Postgraduate qualifications help advance careers in clinical practice, public health leadership, educational leadership, policy work, research and consultancy.
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Practice-oriented programmes: Especially in health and education, many courses include placements, case studies and professional engagement.
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Global relevance: Topics like public health, social care, psychology and teacher education address needs worldwide — making qualifications relevant both in the UK and internationally.
Entry Requirements
🎓 Academic Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised institution.
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Typically a UK 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) is required for taught Master’s programmes.
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Some professional courses (e.g., MSc Nursing, MSc Physiotherapy, MPH) may require a related academic background or relevant professional experience.
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Applicants with substantial professional experience in a relevant field may sometimes be considered even if the academic degree is in a different discipline.
🗣️ English Language Proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate English proficiency:
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IELTS Academic: Usually 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5–6.0 depending on the course.
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Accepted alternatives: TOEFL, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge English exams (check specific course requirements).
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Some courses offer pre-sessional English programmes if your English score is slightly below the requirement.
📄 Additional / Professional Requirements (if applicable)
Depending on the course, you may also need:
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Enhanced DBS / criminal record check (for courses involving clinical or education placements).
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Occupational health clearance (for health-related courses).
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Portfolio or evidence of work experience (for some applied health or education programmes).
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For research degrees (MPhil/PhD), a research proposal may be required.
🧾 Documents Required
You’ll generally need to submit:
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Academic transcripts & degree certificates
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Passport copy (valid for at least 6 months)
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CV / Resume
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Statement of Purpose (SOP) / Motivational Letter
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English language test results (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, etc.)
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Bank statement (28-day requirement for visa)
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Reference letters (academic/professional)
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Passport-size photographs
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Work experience documents (if relevant)
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Marriage certificate (if applicable)
Fees & Funding
💷 Tuition Fees (International Students)
🎓 Postgraduate Taught Courses
For international students pursuing a taught postgraduate master’s (like MPH, MSc Health Psychology, MA Education, etc.), the standard international tuition fee range is approximately:
📌 £20,000 – £22,500 per year
This range applies to most taught master’s programmes at Manchester Met for overseas learners.
Note: Exact tuition will vary by course and you should check the specific programme page before applying, as some subject areas may have slightly higher fees.
🎓 Postgraduate Research Fees
If you pursue a research degree (MPhil/PhD), there are different fee structures — and there may be research council or university scholarships available to help cover tuition and living support (stipends), but international students may still need to meet part of the tuition costs not covered by awards.
🎯 Scholarships & Funding Options
🟨 University Scholarships (Automatic Eligibility)
Manchester Met offers several scholarships that are assessed when you apply — you do not need a separate application in most cases.
For September 2026 postgraduate entry:
✔ Postgraduate International Scholarship – £3,000 discount on first‑year tuition for eligible international students on taught master’s.
✔ Subject/Faculty Scholarships – At times the University offers targeted awards for specific subjects (check eligibility).
📍 Important Scholarship Details
🔹 Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship – This is aimed at business programmes; Health & Education students are usually not eligible, but always check the individual course’s funding page to be sure.
🔹 University scholarships are usually partial tuition discounts, not full‑fee awards. They are competitive and based mostly on academic merit.
🌍 External Funding Options
In addition to university support, you can consider external/third‑party scholarships, such as:
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British Council funding tools (lists UK postgraduate funding opportunities)
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Commonwealth Scholarships (if you come from a Commonwealth country)
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Chevening Scholarships (UK government‑funded awards for international postgraduate study)
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