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Explore our courses starting in 2020

95% of students went onto work or further study within 6 months of graduating.* Find out more about our full range of degree level courses and apply now.

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Applicant Visit Days

Each year we invite offer holders on to campus to meet our teaching team, see facilities and experience our personal approach. Applicant will receive an invite to their relevant event in late February. Events take place throughout March and into April.

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Make-up Artistry and Special Effects

To enhance and transform is at the heart of our Make-up Artistry courses, but it’s also what we want for our students. Every module has been designed to cultivate your creativity, individualism and skills. 

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Health and Social Care

Whether you want to be at the forefront of the next innovation in cell development or manage a healthcare centre team, with our health and social care courses, you’re sure to gain the skills and knowledge you need for employment in this industry.

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Computing

You may decide to study computing and develop a passion for ethical hacking or database management. Whatever your ambition, we have the courses to help you specialise in your career and gain the skills you need to join an exciting, evolving industry.

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The small size of our class meant our tutors always had time to support us

Makile Moyana, BA Business and Management

This course gave me the perfect building blocks for a career

Lucy Bridge – HND in Hair and Make-up

Awarding Partners

We work with a number of prestigious UK higher education institutions to validate our courses.

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Employer Partners

We have strong relationships with household brands, getting you crucial exposure to your chosen industry.

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Why study Make-up Artistry at UCEN Manchester.

Tutors spill the beans on what is so special about the BA Make-up Artistry and Special Effects.

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case study

Overt success for Jack Eke

Student creates a clothing line with a message.

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Events

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Amazing Facilities

You’ll find our campuses strategically located across Greater Manchester, with each location chosen and developed to forge strong relationships with local communities and businesses.

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Shena Simon Campus

Nicholls Campus

Harpurhey Campus

St John's Centre

Northenden Campus

Openshaw Campus

CityLabs

Fielden Campus

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