Explore and innovate for the future with Manchester Met. Study film, animation, UX, design, photography, sound design, gaming and AI this September. Apply now

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Manchester Metropolitan University is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Science sits alongside the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute.

School of Digital Art (SODA)

The School of Digital Arts is a purpose‑built, interdisciplinary school at one of the UK’s leading universities. Offering industry informed courses and specialist spaces with the latest technologies, SODA is a £35M investment into the workspaces, networks, teaching and research that will drive the next generation of creative content.

Facilities

Our brand new building has been designed especially for us and has the capability to adapt to technological changes, enabling you to explore and innovate for the future.

Alongside spaces to collaborate, our specialist facilities include a UX Suite, film studios, green screens, edit suites, sound, music & production studios, a cinema and a gallery.

Courses

Our new school is ideally placed in a global city that has transformed to be a leading powerhouse of the UK’s digital economy and in return offering you the ideal playground to launch your digital career. Our courses span film, animation, UX, design, photography, sound design, gaming, Al and more.

While studying with us, you’ll be embedded in an area that is widely recognised as a national and international media hub, home to MediaCityUK, the BBC and ITV, as well as a thriving creative and cultural scene.

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Funding

We offer a number of funding opportunities to help with the cost of postgraduate study including loans, discounts, scholarships and more.

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