The tutors here have played a vital role in my studies by inspiring me to develop independent learning skills and challenging me to reach my potential.
Penny Chua
Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)
The tutors here have played a vital role in my studies by inspiring me to develop independent learning skills and challenging me to reach my potential.
Penny Chua
Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)
Entry requirements
This information is provided as a guidance only. Some courses may have specific entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page.
We advise you to check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.
If you have these qualifications, that doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to get the place you want. We look at each application individually.
Foundation
We typically require students to have achieved their SPM with minimum of six grades at A-C including English and Maths or STPM or UK A-levels and not achieved the grades needed for direct entry to our undergraduate degrees.
Undergraduate
We typically require students to have completed one of the following qualifications:
- STPM with required grades as per A-levels
- UEC with six subjects at B6
- Pre-University or Foundation Year with minimum of 60%
We typically require students to achieve a minimum of between 60% and 70% overall, depending on the qualification taken and the intended programme of study. Some courses may state specific subjects and grade requirements.
You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0, with no scores less than 5.5 in any section. We accept equivalent qualifications.
We will accept the Cambridge English Language Syllabus 1119 or SPM with a score of C or above as an alternative to IELTS.
Undergraduate advanced entry and top-up degrees
You can apply to join a bachelor’s degree course at Manchester Met in its second or third year if you have completed:
- A Malaysian diploma (Year 2 entry)
or
- One year (Year 2 entry) or two years (Year 3 entry) of an undergraduate degree.
We typically require students to have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4 in a relevant subject
Postgraduate
We typically require students to have achieved a Bachelor’s degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised in your country with a minimum GPA of between 2.5 – 2.8 out of 4.
You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.5 with no scores less than 5.5 in any section. We may accept equivalent qualifications. Some postgraduate programmes have additional language requirements. If you know which programme you want to study, contact us to check its requirements.
If you studied UK qualifications, such as A levels
Our course descriptions explain entry requirements, including UCAS tariff points and minimum International Baccalureat Diploma points.
You can work out your UCAS points by using the calculator on the UCAS website.
With an additional qualification
If you have other qualifications you want us to consider, you can contact us.
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Visa requirements
You will need a visa to study in the UK unless you:
- are a British citizen
- are a citizen of a European Economic Area (EEA) member state or Switzerland
- have a visa to stay in the UK for another purpose that allows you to study. This might be because you are the husband, wife, partner or child of someone in the UK and have a dependent visa.
Applying for a visa can be confusing. To help, we explain the visa process in plain English.
Fees and Funding
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Tuition fees for 2023/2024 courses
Taught courses
You can use our online prospectus to check tuition fees for individual courses.
Some courses may have additional costs, for example for field trips, equipment, materials or professional / statutory body registration fees. Estimates are provided in the course listings. We will confirm fees as part of your offer.
Undergraduate taught courses
- If we classify you as an EU or Non-EU International student, you will normally pay between £17,000 and £18,500.
Postgraduate taught courses
- If we classify you as an EU or Non-EU International student, you will normally pay between £17,000 and £19,000.
For more information on tuition fees visit: Tuition fees for international students
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Living costs
It sounds obvious, but your living costs really depend on your lifestyle – how you want to spend your free time.
We suggest you budget to spend at least £6,000 for the academic year, in addition to your accommodation costs and tuition fees. Around £9,000 will help you enjoy more of the sights and attractions that Manchester and the UK has to offer.
Basic expenses Estimated cost* Accommodation £434 per month Household bills in private accommodation £24 per month Shopping e.g. food, toiletries £82 per month Public transport £28 per month Mobile phone £12 per month *Average figures from the NatWest survey reported by students across the UK in 2020
Exchange Partners
Study at Manchester Met for a term or a year
You can study at Manchester Met for a term or a year through one of our exchange programmes.
If you are currently studying at university in your home country and would like to experience studying in the UK, Manchester Metropolitan University can offer you a range of opportunities.
If there’s an existing student exchange arrangement with your home university, you may be able to study with us as an exchange student. You can see the list of our exchange partners in your country below.
If we don’t have an agreement with your home university, you can still study with us independently through our Study Abroad programme and International Summer Schools
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Kuala Lumpur
- You need to have completed the first year of study at your home university before applying to spend a term or year at MMU.
- applications@taylors.edu.my
Alumni
Find your local alumni ambassadors
Manchester Metropolitan University has over 300,000 alumni worldwide.
You can contact our international alumni ambassadors - our former students who are happy to talk to you about their experience. They can help you get the support and advice you need to make the most of your time at Manchester Met.
- If you are a former student interested in becoming an international alumni ambassador, we explain what the role involves.
Contact our South East Asia Team
If you are a prospective student from Malaysia interested in studying at Manchester Met, please feel free to contact our South East Asia Team.
Travel information
Useful information
5.3 Ringgit is worth around £1 GBP
- Exchange rate shown is the average given by the Bank of England from March 2019 to March 2020
Getting here
13+
hours
Malaysia
Manchester
More than 70 airlines fly direct to Manchester from 210 destinations worldwide.
The airport is 10 miles from our city centre campus - a 20 minute train or taxi ride away.
- Flight times are a general guide. Actual journey times will vary, depending on route and airline.
Basic expenses
The cost of living in Manchester is slightly lower than in other major cities like London. Your basic expenses will include things like accommodation, insurance, food, transport, clothing, and entertainment.
It’s a good idea to plan a monthly budget to make sure you have enough money left over to cover your living costs after you’ve paid your tuition fees.