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The University of Manchester - Online and Blended Learning

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2025/26 edition

About The University of Manchester - Online and Blended Learning

Online and Blended Learning at The University of Manchester gives flexible access to a leading education wherever you are in the world. With full and part-time postgraduate qualifications ranging from CPD to master’s in areas from analytical chemistry to sustainable engineering, online and blended study with Manchester gives you the opportunity to upskill and learn at your own pace and at your own level. Designed with working professionals in mind, our range of courses will give you the edge in your career by learning from a world-renowned teaching and research institution.

Why study online

  • Educational excellence – gain a degree from a world-renowned Russell Group institution known for leading research and teaching.
  • Develop your career – our courses are designed in line with real-world requirements, so you can gain the most relevant skills needed for your chosen industry.
  • Flexible and convenient - you can work where and when it suits you, tailoring your learning around your lifestyle and commitments.

Fees, funding and costs

Don’t let finance get in the way of your ambition. There are a range of funding options available to you, from scholarships to tuition fee discounts, loans and more.

Find out what options are available to you on our website.

Why the University of Manchester

An internationally renowned university. In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (2024), the University is placed:

  • 6th in the UK
  • 15th in Europe
  • 52nd in the world

World-class research

The University of Manchester’s research beacons are examples of pioneering discoveries, interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-sector partnerships that are tackling some of the biggest questions facing the planet.

Outstanding teaching

This quality of research feeds into our taught courses, many of which are also designed to meet the needs of industry.

Support and services

As a student of The University of Manchester, you will receive full access to our facilities and resources such as the online library, careers service and wellbeing support. Many of these services offer personalised support and 24/7 access, and are all accessible to our global community.

Social responsibility

We were the first university in the UK to set social responsibility as a core goal - this is reflected in our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Global influence

There are more than 170 nationalities among our student population and our range of online and blended learning courses enable a global audience to benefit from a Manchester education. Much of our research has a global impact, in areas including health, climate change, international trade and cohesive communities. We also have agreements with a host of international institutions and organisations that inform our global approach to research and education.

Upcoming webinars

Register for our upcoming webinar: MSc Real Estate: Course Director Q&A

Date: Thursday 26 March
Time: 14:00-15:00 (GMT)

Want to learn more about studying MSc Real Estate at The University of Manchester? Join us to explore:

  • What to expect from the course
  • The course units and assessment methods
  • How this can benefit your career within the Real Estate industry

We will finish with a live Q&A with our Course Director, Dr Sotirios Thanos.

Contact details

Email
studyonline.at.manchester.ac.uk@test.prospects.ac.uk
Address
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL