Why study Art at Manchester Metropolitan University?

Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is one the biggest providers of Arts degrees in the UK. The renowned Manchester School of Art has been producing some of the best creative talent for more than 180 years, including painter LS Lowry, photographer Martin Parr and designer Peter Saville.

  • Manchester School of Art is ranked 7th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2020).
  • The award-winning Benzie Building is the creative hub for arts students at MMU and boasts a vertical gallery, hybrid studio spaces, state-of-the-art workshops, a café and a communal roof terrace.
  • Manchester School of Architecture offers courses accredited by RIBA and is ranked 11th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2020).
  • Graduates have been employed by a number of global companies including the BBC, Vanity Fair, Marvel Studios, Netflix and the Walt Disney Company.
Top 10 university in the UK for Art and Design (The Complete University Guide 2020)

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