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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is a university in Manchester, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
57th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 45.4 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Manchester Metropolitan University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 87.1% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 6,402 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 86.3% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 61.9% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £30,000 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 10% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Manchester Metropolitan University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 88.6% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 87.4% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 85.6% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 86.8% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 86.3% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 85.1% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Manchester Metropolitan University appears in 23 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and social care | 3rd of 35 | 91.6% | £33,3008% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 33rd of 122 | 89.3% | £31,80012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 18th of 59 | 88.8% | £40,3002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 25th of 79 | 85.2% | £26,0004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 36th of 108 | 86.4% | £37,30010% below the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 24th of 61 | 85.6% | £34,800In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 40th of 100 | 86.0% | £27,8007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 38th of 87 | 86.3% | £27,80021% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 33rd of 74 | 89.6% | £28,5006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 21st of 43 | 89.8% | £29,6003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Architecture, building and planning | 19th of 35 | 85.2% | £31,10022% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 27th of 45 | 87.7% | £26,4007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 46th of 75 | 89.8% | £35,7005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 36th of 57 | 90.7% | £27,4009% below the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 30th of 40 | 86.4% | £27,80017% below the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 48th of 63 | 83.4% | £36,60017% below the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 32nd of 41 | 86.7% | £27,40010% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 43rd of 51 | 83.4% | £28,90013% below the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 52nd of 59 | 74.4% | £24,2005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 45th of 49 | 79.5% | £37,00030% below the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 37th of 40 | 89.1% | £31,10013% below the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 41st of 43 | 84.3% | £28,50026% below the UK average for this subject |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 18th of 18 | 86.2% | £28,00018% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Agriculture, food and related studies, Chemistry, Languages and area studies, Mathematical sciences.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 213 full-time degree courses; 138 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 19 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Gold overall (student experience Gold, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Manchester Metropolitan University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Manchester
Average private rent in the Manchester area was £1,373 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Manchester.
Other universities and colleges in Manchester: University Academy 92, University Campus of Football Business, University of Manchester.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Manchester Metropolitan University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Manchester Metropolitan University in the Be Wise ranking?
57th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 45.4 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Manchester Metropolitan University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 87.1% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 6,402 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (86.8%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was learning resources (86.3%, against 88.5%).
How many students continue their course at Manchester Metropolitan University?
On Discover Uni data, 86.3% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Manchester Metropolitan University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 61.9% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Manchester Metropolitan University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £30,000 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 10% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Manchester Metropolitan University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Manchester Metropolitan University's TEF rating?
Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Gold for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Manchester Metropolitan University?
The ONS average private rent in the Manchester area was £1,373 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.