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UCEN Manchester

Manchester

  • Location: City

Student life

Why did you want to come to UCEN Manchester?

I came to an open day here and I absolutely fell in love. When I came to the open day, the tutors explained that we would work with wigs and full prosthetic make-up. I just absolutely fell in love and I was interested to experiment with new and different things.

What’s been the highlight of your time at UCEN Manchester?

The campus has massive workshops, and we were able to collaborate with people on other courses like fashion and film. We’re all in the same building which is so nice. I’ve met lots of film makers, photographers and people working in fashion. I’m able toproduce something so big in this building, and I’m connecting and networking a lot more. It’s just so nice to get along with other students and tutors.

Deena Nassar
BA (Hons) Special Effects Make-up Artistry

What's it like to live in North West?
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The North West is made up of Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside. Its two biggest cities, Liverpool and Manchester, are global landmarks in music and football history.

The region was the heart of the industrial revolution – at one time, Lancashire produced half the world’s cotton. Many architectural reminders of this era remain, like Liverpool’s Royal Albert Docks and Chester's Victorian centre.

The stunning Lake District – home to England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike – needs no filters, while Blackpool is a seaside adventure.

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What's it like to live in Manchester?
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Discover what it’s really like to live in Manchester as a student, with insights into its rich culture, thriving student life, and iconic landmarks.

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Campus and facilities

Our campuses are located across the Greater Manchester region, primarily driven by the needs and relationships with the local community, and to meet the needs of industry.

City Campus Manchester:

  • 2 Theatres
  • 9 rehearsal rooms and 2 drama studios
  • A wardrobe area and costume design/build workshop
  • 247m square film and TV studio and a teaching studio
  • 3 state of the art recording studios and 2 live rooms
  • A 3D Games Development studio
  • SFX spray booth with fibre glass and encapsulation rooms
  • A 234m squared open plan studio with mac areas
  • 6 studios dedicated to different disciplines
  • A dedicated Cisco lab
  • A cyber-security lab with security operations room.
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Openshaw Campus:

  • Mock hospital ward
  • Strength and conditioning lab
  • New sports centre and gym
  • Specialist BIM suite and tech room.

Course locations

City Campus Manchester

Manchester, M3 1PT

Openshaw Campus

Manchester, M11 2WH

Shena Simon Campus

Manchester, M1 3HB