Materials for MSc students

Last updated on 18/08/11

Below you will find essential information for your first week at The University of Manchester. If you need anything further please contact the Admissions Office. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Welcome week activities

• Introductory programme for taught MSc students.

Crucial Guide Live 2011

Crucial Guide Live contains essential information for new and existing students of the University of Manchester. This includes information on registration and can be found on Student Net.

Students from Overseas

As a new overseas student you are likely to have lots of questions about living and studying in Manchester. We have a number of services to answer your concerns about travelling to Manchester and to help you settle into your new life as quickly and easily as possible.

- Arrival Guide

The arrival guide contains detailed information that will be useful when preparing your trip to Manchester, such as planning what to bring, the cost of living, health care and much more.

- Orientation

The orientation programme includes presentations, tours and social events to equip you with everything you will need to begin your studies at Manchester. The majority of events are organised by current students.

- Airport Pickup Service

The University also offers an airport pick-up service. You should book this service by 9th September to guarantee a place.

Reading Lists

• MSc in Communication Engineering
• MSc in Advanced Control and Systems Engineering
• MSc in Electrical Power Systems Engineering
• MSc in Nanoelectronics
• MSc in Electrical Energy Conversion Systems
• MSc in Digital Image and Signal Processing

If you would like to find out more about student life at the School you might want to visit our Facebook page.

The Field Trip

We are running a field trip to the Electric Mountain in North Wales, on Saturday 24th September. If you are interested please click here for more information.

Other Information

If you would like to find out more about student life at the School you might want to visit our

Improve your career and job prospects at Manchester.

Visit the International Society for trips around the UK, language classes, sporting and social events for all!