Services we provide
Certificates
Certificates are printed throughout the year.
At other times of the year certificates are normally posted within 4-6 weeks of your qualification being awarded.
If you have not received your certificate within 6 months of qualifying for your award, please email awards@mmu.ac.uk.
If you notify us of non-delivery more than 6 months after your completion of your course , we will charge a certificate re-print fee of £35.
Please note that if you owe any money to the University we will withhold your certificate until the debt is settled in full.
For further information about Transcripts, Certificates and Verfication Letters, please see Awards and Conferments.
Changes to your certificate or transcript after graduation
There is a growing problem with identity theft and qualification fraud. It is therefore very important that we preserve the integrity of MMU certification. Our certificates have built in anti-tamper features. In addition, we do not permit changes to personal details that arise after graduation. Our certificates and transcripts will reflect your name and date of birth as they were at the time of graduation.
We cannot change the name on the certificate, because, for example, you marry and change your family name after your qualification has been awarded, or because you have subsequently changed your name by deed poll,
Naming conventions
The following are not recorded on certificates and transcripts and their absence does not signify a mistake that will be corrected;
1) Numbers within the name, for example Sammy Davies Junior III or James Bond 007.
2) Except for Honorary and DSc awards, no titles such as Sir, Dr, Reverend, Lord, Right Honourable etc. are printed on certificates. A PhD is awarded to John Smith, not to Dr John Smith. The title of Dr is acquired as a consequence of the award, after it has been made
3) Names that the University reasonably believes are frivolous.
4) Initials in place of full names, for example John W Smith, instead of John William Smith
- Minor correction of current name
You will have the opportunity to check how your name will appear on your certificate, when you register for graduation at the beginning of the summer term. If the names don't match up, you can request an amendment directly into the Graduation on-line system. A copy of the passport will be required as evidence.
At any other time prior to graduation you can check your name on the Student Contact Management System, or at your local SIP or Student Life Office and request an amendment to be made, so that the name matches the passport.
You are strongly advised to photocopy the ID pages of your passport and store the copy with your certificate.
As an International Student (a national of countries outside the EU) you are strongly recommended to check prior to graduation that the name on the University's student record matches exactly the name on the current version of your passport. This should include any abbreviations or other markers that are customary to the state that issued your passport. If you are a visa national, your certificate should be issued in the name by which you are registered with UKBA.
- Request for significant change to current details
If you are a Tier 4 international student and you wish to request a name change, because for example you have married, or your date of birth is incorrect, because of an error on the record, the relevant administrator must be obtain formal approval from the MMU International Compliance and Experience Manager, before amending your record.
Replacement Certificates
You can only have one copy of your certificate but if your original certificate has been lost, stolen or damaged then you can obtain a replacement as follows:
MMU Awards
If you completed your course from September 1992 onwards then we can provide a replacement for a fee. To place an order, click here to request a replacement certificate.. Please note that if you require certificates for more than one course then you should use a separate form for each certificate and pay £35 per certificate. Certificates will normally take around 4 weeks to produce but could take longer at busy periods (May-July).
Other Awarding Bodies
Certificates awarded before September 1992 fall into the following 4 categories. (If you are not sure when you completed your course then you can contact us to check how you should order your certificate)
1) CNAA (Council for National Academic Awards)
CNAA was the awarding body for many Manchester Polytechnic courses including most degree and PGCE courses. CNAA no longer exists but the Open University are now responsible for their records and can provide replacement certificates. Go to www.open.ac.uk/validate/p3.shtml for more information.
2) BTEC (now known as Edexcel)
You can obtain replacement certificate for pre-1993 BTEC awards (such as HND or HNC) from Edexcel. Go to www.edexcel.org.uk/studying/certificates/vocational/ for more information.
3) Manchester Polytechnic Awards
We are no longer able to provide a replacement certificate for Manchester Polytechnic Awards (eg. Polytechnic Certificate or Polytechnic Diploma). However, you can request a Letter of Verification.
4) Other awarding bodies
A few qualifications were awarded by bodies other than those mentioned above. If you contact us we may be able to help you find the awarding body or provide a letter to verify your award.
Certified Copies of Certificates and Transcripts
We can certify photocopies of certificates and transcripts in order to confirm their authenticity. Please fax or email your request together with a copy of your certificate and/or transcript.
These requests can take up to 5 working days to process, and during very busy times (particularly May to July) up to a fortnight or possibly longer.
To Request a Certified Copy please contact us
Verification Letter
We can provide a letter that states your dates of attendance and final result.
For graduates of the former Manchester Polytechnic we will include a statement explaining our transition to university status.
Please click on the link below to order a verification letter.
These requests can take up to 5 working days to process, and during very busy times (particularly May to July) up to a fortnight or possibly longer.
Please Note: If you have recently completed your course, and are still awaiting your certificate, we can provide a verification letter. Please email us, giving your name, MMU ID, course title and address and we will send you a letter.
Transcripts
A transcript lists the modules undertaken, credit value and grades achieved during each academic session. A final transcript is sent to the permanent address of all students shortly after the completion of their course. If you have not recieved your transcript and would like a copy, this can be arranged by contacting awards@mmu.ac.uk who will forward your request to the relevant faculty. The faculties may charge for this service.
Please note there is no guarantee that a full transcript can be produced, particularly for students who completed their course a long time ago.
Special Requirements, eg for overseas government agencies
If you have been asked to provide your documents in a sealed, stamped envelope or have any other special requirements please contact us and we will do our best to help you.
Prospective Employers and Employment Agencies
Verification of Attendance Dates and Awards
To request confirmation of students’ attendance dates and/or final award, please send your request to:
awards@mmu.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)161 247 6871
Tel: +44 (0)161 247 1980
Please ensure you have attached the applicant’s signed declaration, allowing us to release the requested information. We will not be able to deal with your request without the signed authorisation.
Please include the following information:
Full name used at the time of studying;
Date of birth
Dates of study
Full course title
Classification/Result
Please allow up to 5 working days for a response. It may take longer to deal with your request at busy times, particularly between 15th June and 24th July during the University examination and graduation period.
Contact Us
Awards & Conferments
Student Administration
The Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Building
Oxford Road
Manchester
M15 6BH
United Kingdom
awards@mmu.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)161 247 6871
Tel: +44 (0)161 247 1980
For all other student services please contact the All Saints Student Information Point:
Tel. +44(0)161 247 6888
Fax. +44(0)161 247 6866
Email:sip@mmu.ac.uk
Graduation Ceremonies
For information about Graduation Ceremonies please visit www.mmu.ac.uk/graduation