The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures is one of the largest groupings of students, teachers and researchers in the arts and languages anywhere in the world.
Here, you can meet people from all over the world, have your intellectual curiosity sparked, take creative risks and understand more about the subjects you're passionate about. We attract research and academic talent from across the globe and give students a high-quality educational experience through dedicated teaching and access to a huge range of resources. The School has 17 different disciplinary areas, plus teaching in nearly 20 languages, and is internationally-recognised in the fields of human cultures, beliefs, institutions and languages.
Our graduate school
Master’s students in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures automatically become part of our Graduate School, a large but tight-knit community. You’ll get to know other postgraduates from the full breadth of subjects, hear different perspectives, debate common interests and foster relationships and collaborations.
As well as the purpose-built Graduate School common area, you’ll have access to dedicated study areas for master’s and research students, meeting and seminar rooms, and a conference space. You can take part in exclusive events, including summer schools, talks, public lectures and film screenings, enriching your student experience and building a broader portfolio of skills and knowledge, something that employers increasingly look for. We’ll support you to start, develop or change your career through numerous training and development opportunities, application and networking advice, guides on how to get the most from your master’s year and information on progression to PhD study.
How you can benefit from the graduate school
Explore career options and opportunities with our Careers Information Team, whatever stage you’re at.
Access over 150 employers and build your professional networks at our Graduate Fair.
Increase your chances of getting published in our academic writing workshops.
Get insights on how to write the best PhD application and research proposal by speaking to a dedicated advisor who has gone through the process themselves.
Learn how best to do and start research with arts methods, a series of workshops, conferences and events exploring research in the arts.
The University is also proud to be home to some of Manchester’s key cultural assets, giving you exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to a wealth of experiences that can enrich your degree. Benefit from the nearby John Rylands Library, The Whitworth Art Gallery, the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama and the Manchester Museum.
Our Stories
From student spotlights to cultural partnerships, stay up-to-date on all the news and research happening in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures on our blog.
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