Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is a large UK university and a leading provider of degree apprenticeships, working in partnership with over 700 national and local employers. Its apprenticeship offer is built around combining paid, full‑time work with part‑time university study, enabling apprentices to gain either undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications while developing practical skills that employers need. Programmes span business, HR and management, creative and digital technology, and a range of professional disciplines, with options for both new recruits and existing employees looking to upskill. Employers can use apprenticeships to build in‑house specialists, supported by flexible delivery models such as day‑release and block teaching, and can fund training through the Apprenticeship Levy or government co‑investment. Manchester Met emphasises work‑based learning, employer‑designed curricula and strong pastoral support, including personal skills coaches and workplace mentors. The University has received multiple external recognitions for the quality of its degree apprenticeships, including Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ ratings and national awards for apprenticeship provision. Alongside apprenticeships, Manchester Met offers a wide portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and extensive employer engagement, research and innovation services.