Alliance Manchester Business School (Undergraduate)

The AMBS Undergraduate Handbook is the main source of information about your programme, studies and available support throughout your degree. 

We recommend saving the online handbook as a favourite, or adding it to your bookmarks to give you easy access whenever you need it. 

At The University of Manchester, you will have the opportunity to engage with a number of groups and organisations to make your transition to University more enjoyable. 

Find out more about some of these opportunities below. 

• Join our student societies for the opportunity to make friends, try something new or develop existing interests and hobbies. With over 400 Students' Union societies on offer and everything from knitting to scuba diving, you’re sure to find the right fit. You can even try them out before you commit with the SU’s ‘Give it a go’ programme. And if you’ve got an idea for a group that doesn’t exist yet, you can get help to create your own.
• AMBS students also have our own AMBS student societies and sporting teams. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the student societies during Welcome at the AMBS Student Fair.
• You will be assigned a pair of peer mentors during the Welcome period. These mentors are second, third or final year students who have first-hand knowledge of the 'Freshers' experience. There may be things you feel more comfortable discussing with fellow students rather than University staff, and this is why peer mentors are extremely beneficial. We would be able to help you settle as smoothly as possible into university life here at the University of Manchester, on both a social and academic level.
• You will be invited to take the Sustainability Challenge during the Welcome period. Taking part in this and other scheduled activities will make you eligible for the Stellify Award. 
• Why not test Academic English workshops in taster sessions during Welcome? You can also sign up for free workshops at any point during your studies.

Manchester is steeped in culture and history. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant and exciting student life here in Manchester. Find out more about Manchester by reading the resources below: 

• The city of Manchester 
• Manchester in a Minute 
• 100 things to do in Manchester
• Visit Manchester

• AMBS Student Support Hub – We are a one-stop service for all your general School enquiries and any information and guidance you may need during your time at the University. The team can also signpost and refer you to other specialist services within the University.
• You will also be allocated an Academic Advisor who is an academic member of staff in AMBS. Your Academic Advisor is there to help you develop key academic skills and provide guidance throughout your studies on matters of an academic nature.
• Student Services Centre (SSC)
• Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS) 
• Counselling and Mental Health Service 
• Careers Service
• Students' Union and the SU Advice Centre
• Report and Support
• SafeZone
• For more information about the whole range of support available from the University, please visit the University's Student Support website.

Manchester is a truly multicultural university, welcoming more than 44,000 students a year from 170 countries to our friendly campus community. We recognise that our international students may have specific requirements, so we offer additional help to make sure that your transition to living here is as smooth as possible.

For more information on life as an international student at The University of Manchester, visit the following pages:

• Our Student Immigration Team offers support and advice to international students.
• Travel and Visas - some key information you need on travel guidance, support and visa information.
• Accommodation Guarantee
• International Society
• Multicultural Manchester 

• Programme support - AMBS Curriculum and Programmes team provides information about your general programme-related queries, such as course unit selection, programme structures, timetable queries, and placements. The Curriculum and Programmes team is based in your AMBS Student Support Hub on the second floor of AMBS in room 2.091. You can contact the team at: ambs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk
• Pastoral support - AMBS Student Support and Wellbeing team offers guidance and support on your everyday wellbeing and any issues that may affect your ability to study. The team will also be able to signpost you to other student support services within the University, including the Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS), the Counselling & Mental Health Service, the Students' Union Advice Centre, and more. Support and advice are most commonly given on coursework extensions, mitigating circumstances, interruptions to your studies and attendance requirements. The Student Support and Wellbeing team is based in your AMBS Student Support Hub on the second floor of AMBS in room 2.091. You can contact the team at: ambs.wellbeing@manchester.ac.uk

Our students offer insights on their experiences at The University of Manchester in the resources below. 

• My advice for new students from my personal experience 
• Top tips for making the most out of your course: socially and academically 
• AMBS student blogs