Students with Caring Responsibilities
At Manchester Metropolitan University we appreciate that many students have to balance their studies with caring for a loved one. We therefore provide a range of support to help you succeed with us.
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Whether you are providing care to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without this help, we are here to support you. We recognise the huge challenges this can create and we therefore provide a range of support to help you succeed with us.
We also have support in place for students who become pregnant while they study with us. We believe that becoming pregnant should not prevent you from succeeding in your studies and we can help you manage your pregnancy alongside your studies.
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Pre-entry support
We work collaboratively with other institutions across Greater Manchester to provide a range of activities for young carers Uni & Me: A Guide for Young Carers - GM Higher
In addition we have dedicated resources and presentations and can facilitate visits to the university to meet current students and find out more about the support we can offer. https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/schools-and-colleges/under-16
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Transition and on-course support
Our Inclusion service provide a single point of contact for those with caring responsibilities as they progress into and through Manchester Met. They will help ensure you get all the support you need, and help you make the most of your university experience.
They will also provide support to pregnant students to help you manage your pregnancy alongside your studies.
Inclusion Service · Manchester Metropolitan University (mmu.ac.uk)
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Financial Support
Students with caring responsibilities are priority group for financial support, which can be accessed through our ‘day-to-day support fund. In addition the team are able to support with any issues around Student Finance and can support you in accessing the funding you require.
Day to Day Support · Manchester Metropolitan University (mmu.ac.uk)
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Careers and employability support
Our Careers Service can help you achieve your future goals by providing you with opportunities to gain skills, attributes and experience that will make you more employable.
It is never too early to start planning for your career and the sooner you start to plan the more confident you will feel when you come to graduate.
Careers & Employability · Manchester Metropolitan University (mmu.ac.uk)
Through our RISE programme you can tailor your studies and get involved in a wide-range of experiences throughout the year that will help you to learn new skills, earn credits towards your degree and shape your future career.
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Other useful sources of support: