English Literature and Creative Writing (Taught master's)
Welcome for taught master's students will begin on Monday, 12 September 2022.
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MA Medieval and Early Modern Studies
All other courses
Please read your Welcome guide and find your Welcome timetable below.
- Creative Writing MA
- English Literature and American Studies MA
- Gender, Sexuality and Culture MA
- Modern and Contemporary Literature MA
- Playwriting MA
- Screenwriting MA
Support and advice
If you have any questions about your course, the Programme Administration team can help you. Contact details for your Programme Administration team can be found on the SALC Student Intranet.
If you have any questions about the University’s wellbeing and pastoral support, please contact the Student Support and Wellbeing team salc-studentsupport@manchester.ac.uk/ +44 (0)161 306 1665
Your Student Hub is based in the Samuel Alexander Building South Foyer and will be open 9am - 5pm during weeks 1-3 each semester and then 10am - 4pm for the remainder of the year. You can find the Samuel Alexander Building using the interactive map.
You can telephone the hub on +44 (0)161 275 8976 or +44 (0)161 275 8977.
Preparing to start your course
Firstly, visit our Get Ready pages, where are a few practical things we need you to complete in your first few weeks to get things started.
The city of Manchester
The city of Manchester is steeped in culture and history, making it an ideal location for students from across the globe. You can find out more about what this city has to offer in the resources below.
Study skills
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Student support services
The University of Manchester's dedicated student support team provides a great deal of assistance to all students.
Support for international students
For all students planning to travel to the UK, it is important to be aware of the current rules and requirements relevant to your circumstances before travelling. The situation is changing on a regular basis, so we strongly advise you regularly check the advice available from the UK Government. There is also support available and useful information on the EU and international students FAQs page.
Click on the links below to discover how the University provides support for international students.
Support for students from under-represented backgrounds
The University offers a range of support for students from backgrounds and communities currently under-represented in higher education.
- Financial support packages for UK undergraduate and taught master's students from low-income households.
- Tailored support for specific communities, eg care-experienced students, estranged students, commuter students, and disabled students.
- 93% Club is a student-led society focusing on social mobility and improving university experiences for state-school students.
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Students from the School of Languages, Arts and Cultures provide insights on their experiences at The University of Manchester.