Manchester Metropolitan University Reviews

Really disappointed with my time and money spent here. I would not recommend a part time masters here due to the disorganisation of staff and the lack of feedback and support. This includes trouble with dyslexia. Some modules have been taught with passion and clear structure, beneficial to my career aspirations. Whilst the majority have been dull, poorly taught and lack skills needed in real life situations or standard work protocols. Part time courses at my particular 'campus' have little link to the other campuses and result in no societies, student reps, disability/career/student services but the admin staff at this campus are very willing to help but cannot offer the same service. Would not recommend university at all.

The facilities are ok and the wifi works the majority of the time. The biggest let down about the University is the students and the level of teaching. Throughout my time at MMU I did not learn anything more than what I already knew, a vast amount of the lectures are useless and the degrees they offer are not specific enough to be useful after University. I have resorted to taking my degree off of my CV as it has only impeded by job searching rather than improve it. Please do not go to this University. You will regret it.

Great uni. Shame the student halls are fully of power hungry security but hey ho that's life

Absolutely awful university. The teachers don't put the time and effort into even marking your work properly. in my final year I have my main unit leader going on holiday to india instead of marking our work. 0 help available. the teachers either don't reply to your emails or don't put any effort it. in all three years we have never really been given the opportunity to talk to other members of the class meaning no one makes any friends. the units feel rushed with teachers putting in minimal effort. There are some good teaching as well for some units which have the weeks listed online to look at but the inconsistency of it all makes this a terrible university, if I could have gone somewhere else I would have, been a waste of time. don't know a thing about my course subject either after 3 years of studying it. I want my money back. p.s Get your print done somewhere else because the university charge a fortune. £20-30 for a portfolio. ridiculous. AVOID

all ok. happy with the campus, lots of diversity

Great uni! I really recommend it, especially the Business School! 10/10!

Good wifi, library is amazing - so useful for different needs of all students such as the quiet zone, group zone, etc

Worst university I have ever seen! Upon arrival for an interview, I was told to go to the fourth floor and somebody will be waiting for me. I went up in the lift, only to see that the doors open on both sides, so I had no idea where to go. I went for the side with more people, and waited. I was ignored for a good 10 minutes by staff and students. Nobody spoke to me and I stood around like an idiot. I wandered over to the other side, and there was nobody. I then went back downstairs and asked the receptionist again. This time I got more detail in the directions, which led me across a bridge and to another help desk. Not really 'go to the fourth floor and be greeted' as previously specified. I then was given a half arsed tour by a man who couldn't even open the doors. He took us to a room and sat us all down, me and the other students, and we waited. I of course was last for my interview, waiting 4 hours and a half for a 10 minute interview with a pretensious snob. Awful.

Great community and learning environment

Big campus, at first difficult to navigate but some buildings are very modern but the Business school does not have heating.

I don't really use the students union because it's bit rubbish. I just go to my communal hub in my accommodation in First Street

I am going manchester metropolitan university

Awful Awful Awful, if your even thinking of applying dont. Just dont, awful staff awful security team. The whole place is run by idiots. The grounds are good, and admittidly there are a few good team members who care about the uni. The dean however is a sarcy nasty woman who doesnt care about what happens on her campus or halls. The halls themselves are awful, if you enjoy hardcore drug use and no sleep then go for it. Because 99% of the people there dont go to lectured and spend most of their time stoned, leaving them in aggressive or ill states that you then have to deal with.

Great for mature students. Lots of support. Library staff are amazingly helpful.

Love my campus, I'm at the Birley campus which is only 2 years old. Gorgeous building with lots of facilities to help me on my course. Great student union, beautiful building with plenty to do/get involved in.

No complaints actually, though marking can be slow and feedback shoddy

The wifi in university is very temperamental, but it does work when it connects. They have very good facilities and clubs/societies with lots of choice and good prices, but the library does need to be bigger!!

Never tried the sports or societies as none appealed to me. Internet goes off as you move about the building you study in and sometimes doesn't load back up. Big library and spaces to do work. Workshops for engineering students are no where near big enough. And printers always seem to break/not do as you want. Student union has a good shop and coffee area. Bar was okay for students freshers night when I went but the hall space seems too small to hold the open fairs

They will stand there, spit words out of their mouth and expect you to know it. Teaching staff are rude, shout, talk down at you, they think that its like school where students can be treated like rubbish. Some even start moaning if you play on your phone, the whole dynamic of teaching hear autocratic. Less than 50% of students attend classes and when they do they are falling asleep no one attend seminars because you don't do anything. 'work shy staff' teaching is really poor, the whole culture is one of where they treat students poorly, students take up debt and drop out. Obtaining a degree from this university will reduce you career prospect, you won't get anywhere the quality of outputs of students is really poor. The teaching staff half of them are not approachable at all and have can't do attitude to work and students, they just ignorer you in class and avoid engagement and bonding with you. The staffs here are conservative, brown noes teaching staff who education an industry wher

Very good nightlife cheap Union etc

So far so good, a few issues at the beginning of the course with time tabling and such but once they were swiftly dealt with it has been very good.

They don't have a men's GAA team which was a shock!

Enjoying the uni so far. Haven't joined any societies, but there seems to be a huge range to suit different interests - students can start their own too. Location is excellent - there are so many shops, bars, restaurants, & the MMU library around so you rarely need to go to the city centre! The only con I can immediately think of is the Wifi not working in some areas of the Business School. Overall it's a lively uni in a great location.

Such a great university experience

All the facilities appear to be new and built for purpose and the facilities are very useful, however the Internet services are unreliable and this wouldn't be a huge deal except that registering requires you to be connected to the student wifi and the computers to register are often busy. The news that the university have moved the homeless who were finding shelter under the nearby underpass was saddening as I would rather not support a university who somehow cannot afford to leave homeless people under an underpass who were simply trying to get by despite the high tuition fees that they have no issue enforcing

Some societies could do more things that aren't costume and fancy dress related, but everyone is really friendly. The mixture of old and new elements of the buildings such as Grosvenor and Benzie makes you realise the effort they put in to put Manchester on the map for university education. You'll get your money's worth for sure!

Modern and full of the latest equipment to help enhance education

Good facilities and lecturers, Helpful task and good atmosphere.

Halls terrible, wifi doesnt work properly

Staff are always welcome and ready to help.

Love the career focus and in particular jobs4students offers really valuable experience for students

I attend the Manchester school of art at MMU and it is by far some of the best facilities at university level in the uk. My course allows me to take a much more personal approach to my work instead replicating what others think I should be creating much like many of the British art schools.

Great uni, in a great diverse city, with something for everyone 24/7

Manchester is the perfect place to be as a student! Couldn't think of anywhere Id rather study!

I love Man Met, I think it's a great uni in a lively city. The opportunities for work in creative areas doesn't get much better than here, most of the buildings are modern and have a great atmosphere!

Most sustainable and environmentally university with an excellend academic crew. Giving students any kinds of supports from employability and future careers to achieveing the best possible academic excellence

The only thing that's bad about the university campus is the homeless people in the middle (which sounds awful) but it's only because they shout abuse at students when they're drunk. Other than the few that do that the majority of them are lovely. There are loads of societies to join (more than 100) so there's something for everyone there and they host so many social events so there's always something to do. The wifi is pretty good and easy to connect to. There's not really any fuss and it is a pretty good speedy connection.

I'm still in induction week so don't know exactly what it's like yet but from what I've seen so far it's good.

The birley campus is brilliant. Rooms easy to find and everything is very modern

I live in Cambridge halls which for £100 pound a week was disgusting we had mice for the best part of 2 mouths and every member of my lecturing staff where as helpful as a chocolate tea pot. The only positive thing I can say about the university is the location in the city.

24 hour libary with 100s of computers. Say no more! Great enthusiastic tutors too!

I really enjoy being a student at Manchester metropolitan university. I have had a really good two years here with the course being organised well and meeting lots of good friends through the uni. The student union is in a good location to the uni and is massively improved from last year. The wifi and Internet faculties on campus are really good and there's lots of places for you to get access to a computer within the campus and especially within the library. This campus is not particularly big which makes it easier to get around and the business school (where I study) is a really good place to study and be taught.

These modern lectures are the perfect setting for a romance to blossom and that's what happened to me. Unforgettable experience

There are very few societies outside of sports societies, the gym's free weights room is abysmal, considering the price for membership. University WiFi is alright in certain areas. The food from the cafeteria leaves a lot to be desired. My course (primary education) is run terribly, I would not recommend it to anyone. The lecturers haven't got a clue

mmu needs to concentrate more on the Crewe campus rather than central Manchester

extremely satisfied!!!

I'm from Manchester anyway but I always wanted to move away to study but with having a young family this wasn't possible. MMU was my first choice and I'm very happy. The university has offered great support when needed due to family issues, the transport networks around the university are excellent and allow me to commute dayly, the library is open 24/7 (I don't use this service as I travel an hour dayly, but I think this is fantastic for students living in halls!) If your interested in sustainable living then this university is great for recycling. The best thing of all though is the loyalty discount (I think its called!) That if you do your undergraduate degree there and carry on to do your masters and ph.D then there is a 70% discount on tuition fees!! Overall I think MMU is a fantastic university with very supportive staff and I wouldn't go anywhere else to continue my education!

Cons?
None!

Pretty cool - law student

Great area, great teachers who listen to your suggestions, great new facilities and new union, plenty of advice and help available and just good in general

Cons?
Can get very busy in certain parts of the uni and library.