HOW TO APPLY

You can apply to our courses directly through our website.

Applications for September Entry 2026 open October 2025.

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The application process step by step

Visit your course profile

Check the latest fees and admissions information, including English language requirements

Complete and submit the online application form with any supporting documents

The final decision will be made by the Admissions Office, who will contact you directly

General Admission information

Staged Admissions

A number of our courses conduct a staged admissions process with selection deadlines throughout the year. A course operating staged admissions will state this on its Course Profile page. All course with the Alliance Manchester Business School opperate on staged admissions. The dates for entry for 2026 are:

Stage
Application received by:
Application updated by:
1
7 December 2025
20 February 2026
2
1 March 2026
1 May 2026
3
3 May 2026
19 June 2026
4
5 July 2026
31 July 2026

Fee

Some of our courses require a non-refundable application fee of £60. You should be prompted to pay this within the application portal before you can submit your application. We cannot consider applications until you have paid the application fee.

This fee does not apply to all courses, except for those in the Alliance Manchester Business School.

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