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Find out about Geography at The University of Manchester.
The University of Manchester offers the following outreach and engagement opportunities for schools, students and teachers:
Ambassador programme
Back to School
Back to School is the Faculty of Humanities outreach programme that sends current undergraduate students back to their secondary schools and colleges to give a presentation on their experience of studying at university. If you have any alumni currently studying at the University of Manchester, please ask them to get in touch with hums-outreach@manchester.ac.uk to take part in the scheme.
Visits to and from schools
Discover Manchester: Geography (June 2026 – date tbc)
The University of Manchester Discover Day invites Y12 students to come to campus to learn what it’s like to study Geography at University. Students will receive an introduction to the University by experienced staff members and hear about the subject and courses in more detail from top academics. They will attend taster lectures and workshops and chat to undergraduate students and alumni. There will also be an opportunity to go on a tour of the campus. The date is not confirmed for 2026 but this will be updated in the new year.
On campus
If you are interested in bringing your students to visit the Geography department, please contact hums-outreach@manchester.ac.uk with your request. Please note that unfortunately they will not be able to facilitate all requests. Non-subject specific events and activities can be found on their website.
In school talks
Many of their academic staff make a commitment to visit schools and colleges to talk about their work, at all levels, either as part of specific project, or in relation to their undergraduate recruitment. If you are interested in connecting with a member of academic staff about a school visit or talk, please contact hums-outreach@manchester.ac.uk.
Open Days
Join the University of Manchester for one of their undergraduate virtual or in-person open days. If you’re joining them in person, you can expect subject-level information sessions alongside talks about the student experience, while exploring their campus and getting a feel for the city. Joining virtually will give you the opportunity to attend live study panels with the opportunity to ask questions, and you’ll find out information on all aspects of student life.
Scholarships, funding and opportunities
Access Schemes
The University of Manchester's access programmes are designed to help talented students from underrepresented backgrounds join the University. Through completion of an access programme, you may receive a reduced offer in the grades required to study with them.
Geography is involved in the following access schemes:
Contextual Admissions
The University of Manchester believes that talented students should have a fair chance to join the University, regardless of their background. That’s why they have contextual admissions – a process where they review UCAS applications in the context of personal circumstances to better understand a student’s background, achievements and potential to succeed at university.
Find out more about contextual admissions.
Scholarships and bursaries
At Manchester, they have several scholarships and bursaries to help you enter higher education. These include The Manchester Bursary, Foundation Year bursaries and Undergraduate Access Scholarships.
Find out more.
There are also scholarships and bursaries available specifically for those studying Geography.
Find out more.
Teacher CPD and resources
Schools and Colleges Forum
Join their forum for teachers and careers advisers and enjoy the benefits of networking with colleagues, sharing best practices and discovering the latest developments in the higher education sector.
Find out more.
Keep in the loop of all events and activities happening at the University through their monthly teacher and advisers newsletters.
PGCE in Secondary Geography
For any aspiring Geography teachers, study a PGCE in Secondary Geography. Learn to teach through postgraduate study at a highly regarded university, integrated with powerful school-based teaching experience, leading to the award of PGCE from the university, and being recommended to DfE for Qualified Teacher Status.
Contacts
For all enquiries, please contact: hums-outreach@manchester.ac.uk
