Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025(Enrolled 2019)
What Students Say
Likes
- The degree was of one year which was challenging but highly rewarding.
- Group projects and individual projects developed many skills.
- University tie ups with industry can help potential research students in their research.
Dislikes
- General public was less friendly towards foreign students.
- The public areas are deserted throughout the day which feels odd at times.
- Very high prices of the groceries and other items that you need on a daily basis.
Colleges Where I Was Accepted
Reason for choosing my college
The Masters degree offered by the University of Manchester was one year as compared to universities situated elsewhere in the world, which was ideal for me.
Colleges Where I Was Rejected
Reason for Rejection
- The GRE score required for the university was Q>160, V>154 & AWA>=4.
- Although Q & AWA were qualified, I had 153 on Verbal due to which selection did not happen.
Required Exams for Admission
Required Documents For Admission
CV |
SOP |
LOR
Tips to enhance your application
Start early with your application. Although you can approach agents who help you with your application, I would recommend to do it on your own as there is emphasis on how organic and real your application is. Recommendation letters and SOPs take a lot of time so start ASAP and keep reviewing these once a month for 3-4 months as you will remember new things every time you read it. TOEFL and GRE exams need a preparation time so, plan them accordingly.
Admission Experience
- I chose to study in the UK to challenge myself to survive in a foreign environment where I had to compete with an international crowd.
- In just one year students in the UK master’s degree have to engage in group projects, individual projects, seminars, assignments, exams, skill development, and job search and there are chances of failing. But I took it as a challenge and was grateful for all the things I did at the university.
- The air quality in the UK was great and I enjoyed a healthy time studying there.
- There were ample extracurricular things that I got involved in and everything was engaging and encouraging at the same time.
- I was able to work with students coming from different parts of the world with different thinking perspectives which honed my problem-solving skills.
Class Schedule
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- Generally, there were more than 15 classes in a week.
- Class timings are not fixed for all days. Sometimes there is a class in the morning and the next class may be in the evening.
- Average strength was approx. 50. There were almost 8 Indians in my class.
- Daily assignments and group projects take a lot of time eg. if you spend 10 hours in classes, you may have to spend 50-60 hours on assignments and group projects.
- Also, note that the UK degree is of 1 year so you have to cover a lot of syllabus in a short time.
Faculty
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- The teachers are approachable however, they, at times, need you to make a formal appointment for discussion on anything.
- New ideas are entertained however, many times the teachers have a strong mindset of allowing one idea over the other.
- As my performance was good, my guiding professor recommended me to continue with PhD studies.
Campus Life
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- The University had students from almost 144 countries, due to which there were many cultural events organised throughout the year.
- The library is huge, with study material available on almost any topic. Apart from this, there was a building dedicated towards self-study wherein students can go day or night.
- Different clubs organized a variety of extracurricular activities related to sports, philosophy, philanthropy, marathons, environmental things etc.
- There is so much you can do but the time you have is only one year so you have to carefully spend your time.
Part Time Jobs
- Part-time jobs in the UK have a fixed pay of 10 GBP per hour, and the job can be anywhere. Although it is relatively easy to land a part-time job, keep in mind that you are NOT going there to do a part-time job! Doing a part-time job for 20 hours a week may be possible but it may significantly affect your studies.
- Part-time jobs are available on campus as well as outside the campus.
- In the UK, there is a fixed hourly pay which must be paid for anyone who is doing a part-time job (approx 10 GBP per hour). However, as per your student visa you will be allowed to work only for 20 hours per week.
- Moreover, you will be heavily involved in your study and research and it would be difficult to work part time.
Placement
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- In the UK, the university does NOT guarantee a full-time job. However, the student centre in the university helps you to polish your CV or cover letter, recommend new skills, etc.
- But if you are highly inclined towards getting a job, I would recommend a 2-year Industrial master’s degree in the UK wherein you are forced to work in a relevant industry for the second year of your master's degree, and the University helps you in it!
- Moreover, now with 2 years post-work visa, there are significant chances that you will continue with your job in the 2 years Industrial master’s degree case after degree completion. However, if you are looking for a job with a year Master’s degree, it is possible but you have to keep applying for a longer period of time in the industry of your interest.
Accommodation
On Campus
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