Targeted Learners

We offer a small number of on campus events per academic year, for learners on the autism spectrum and those with other mental or physical challenges who may benefit from a more intimate visit to our institution. These events introduce learners to pathways to higher education and offer guidance for effective transitions through the education system. Details will appear on gmhigher.ac.uk when the events are confirmed.

We work in collaboration with Greater Manchester Higher to provide impartial advice to learners, teachers, local authorities and carers/ guardians who are care experienced. Information on the projects we support can be found on the Greater Manchester Higher website here.

The university also supports learners who are leaving 14-16 provision as care leavers through the Inclusion Service. This service also provides advice and guidance to care leavers, those estranged from their families and carers.

Our award winning scholarship programme, First Generation, shows learners how universities can change their lives by helping learners from the North West secure an undergraduate place at university. The programme provides financial support and continued professional and personal support throughout their studies and into their careers.

The programme targets learners who will be the first generation in their family to go to university.

We work collaboratively with other institutions across Greater Manchester to provide a range of activities and information for mature learners. The work we do with Greater Manchester Higher can be found here.

We have resources available that support mature learners. For more information, please contact us here. 

Our disability support team ensures that our current students are not disadvantaged in their studies as a result of their disability, health condition, or specific learning difficulty, and provide advice about the resources that are available within the university and from external agencies.