Fast-track your application to master’s study
Our fast-track scheme could be your pathway to an exciting future!
Are you a current undergraduate student within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at The University of Manchester?
Do you have aspirations to continue your studies at postgraduate level?
The fast-track scheme is designed to provide high-achieving final-year undergraduate students with a streamlined application route to taught master’s courses within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
If you are expected to achieve a 2:1 degree classification or higher, this scheme offers you the opportunity to apply for a conditional place on a taught master's course in the Faculty, subject to places being available.
How it works
To qualify, you must be a final year undergraduate student at The University of Manchester who is predicted to achieve a 2:1 degree classification or higher in a suitable degree subject.
Once you meet the eligibility criteria, enter the course you are currently studying to see which Fast-Track options are available to you. You can then use the specific Fast-Track application links to apply, where you'll be considered for a conditional offer for a taught master’s course within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
If successful, you will receive a conditional place on a taught master’s course, giving you peace of mind as you approach the final stages of your undergraduate studies.
Important information before you apply
- For most courses you must have obtained a minimum average of 60% in year 2 to be considered through Fast-Track.
- Once you have applied through Fast-Track, please do not submit another application for the same course, please wait for our Fast-Track decision.
- If you are interested in multiple courses, you need to submit a separate Fast-Track application for each course. Do not write multiple courses in one application.
- Please use the same name, student ID and email address as your undergraduate record.
- You are only eligible to apply in Fast-Track for the course or courses listed in the available programmes section below.
Search for your fast-track options
Search for the course you are currently studying, and click the subject button to see which master's courses offer a fast-track application. If your course is not listed below, unfortunately, fast-track applications are not available. However, you are still welcome to apply for any of our postgraduate taught courses through the standard application process.
Alumni discount
You could receive a discount of 10% on tuition fees if you choose to study on a taught postgraduate course here.
