At The University of Manchester we believe in equality of opportunity to access higher education for all. We recognise the barriers for students from backgrounds underrepresented at selective universities and are passionate about empowering students to overcome them and succeed.

Central to this is the Manchester Access Programme. Applicants who meet our academic and background criteria are supported to achieve entry to The University of Manchester, or another research-intensive university, through our online and on-campus events, workshops and an academic assignment.

The aim of  MAP is to inspire talented, local year 12 students to realise their full potential and benefit from an excellent university education, regardless of their background. Applications for MAP, our flagship access scheme, are now open.

To ensure that MAP continues to work with the students who could most benefit from it we have recently reviewed and made changes to the eligibility criteria on the MAP website.

There are three main benefits for students who complete MAP:

• A reduced offer of up to two A-level grades (or equivalent, depending on the qualifications studied) below the standard entry requirements for selected undergraduate courses at the University of Manchester.
• Advice and guidance on the UCAS application process and personal statements. Students can also receive an early decision from the University of Manchester on their application.
• Students will receive the Undergraduate Access Scholarship, currently £1,300 per year, if they study an undergraduate course at the University of Manchester.

• Applications are open now and will close on Sunday 13 December at 11.59pm.
• Please contact map@manchester.ac.uk with any queries.