Discovering Manchester Beyond the Studio
Parth Jain shares some of his favourite places in and around Manchester, from parks and canals to food spots, live music, and countryside escapes.
Parth Jain shares some of his favourite places in and around Manchester, from parks and canals to food spots, live music, and countryside escapes.
Exploring Manchester as an Architecture Student
Kei shares some of Manchester’s must visit places, from creative neighbourhoods and historic landmarks to museums, libraries, and cultural attractions across the city.
Kei shares some of Manchester’s must visit places, from creative neighbourhoods and historic landmarks to museums, libraries, and cultural attractions across the city.
Finding Support at MSA
Ziad Kandiel shares how tutors, peer support, and studio culture helped him settle into life at MSA and build confidence during his first year.
Ziad Kandiel shares how tutors, peer support, and studio culture helped him settle into life at MSA and build confidence during his first year.
Navigating the UK Student Visa Process
Sonia Alfred shares her experience of applying for a UK student visa, offering practical advice and reassurance for international students preparing to study at MSA.
Sonia Alfred shares her experience of applying for a UK student visa, offering practical advice and reassurance for international students preparing to study at MSA.
Studio Life and Facilities at MSA
Angela Kiragu shares her experience of studio life at MSA, reflecting on collaboration, facilities, and how the course builds confidence and creative identity.
Angela Kiragu shares her experience of studio life at MSA, reflecting on collaboration, facilities, and how the course builds confidence and creative identity.
Why I Chose MSA and What I’ve Learned Since
Tong Li shares why he chose MSA and offers advice on building confidence, balance, and a creative path in architecture.
Tong Li shares why he chose MSA and offers advice on building confidence, balance, and a creative path in architecture.
Making the Most of First Year Accommodation
Parth Jain shares how accommodation shaped his first year and offers simple advice on building friendships and settling in.
Parth Jain shares how accommodation shaped his first year and offers simple advice on building friendships and settling in.
Your Guide to Student Life in Manchester
Georgia shares her take on Manchester student life, from coffee spots and shopping to late night food and city moments.
Georgia shares her take on Manchester student life, from coffee spots and shopping to late night food and city moments.
Finding Community Through Societies in Manchester
Sonia reflects on how joining and leading student societies across Uni of Manchester and Man Met shaped her confidence, friendships, and sense of belonging.
Sonia reflects on how joining and leading student societies across Uni of Manchester and Man Met shaped her confidence, friendships, and sense of belonging.
Support, Careers and Confidence at MSA
Kei reflects on the support available at MSA, from the Student Hub to career initiatives like Future Me Week, and how they help architecture students grow with confidence
Kei reflects on the support available at MSA, from the Student Hub to career initiatives like Future Me Week, and how they help architecture students grow with confidence
Exploring MSA as an Offer Holder
Parth Jain shares a practical guide to making the most of an MSA Offer Holder Day, from exploring studios and facilities across two universities to speaking with current students and getting a feel for life in Manchester.
Parth Jain shares a practical guide to making the most of an MSA Offer Holder Day, from exploring studios and facilities across two universities to speaking with current students and getting a feel for life in Manchester.
Making the Most of an Architecture Offer Holder Day
Georgia Gavriel shares practical advice on how to approach an Architecture Offer Holder Day, from exploring studio culture and student work to tuning into how the course, tutors, and city make you feel about your future.
Georgia Gavriel shares practical advice on how to approach an Architecture Offer Holder Day, from exploring studio culture and student work to tuning into how the course, tutors, and city make you feel about your future.
Inside Studio Culture: A Day in the Life of an Architecture Student
Kei reflects on the shift from school to studio based learning, sharing an honest view of architecture education at MSA and how experimentation, peer learning, and daily studio routines build creativity, confidence, and resilience.
Kei reflects on the shift from school to studio based learning, sharing an honest view of architecture education at MSA and how experimentation, peer learning, and daily studio routines build creativity, confidence, and resilience.
Finding home at university
Sonia reflects on her transition to university as an international architecture student, exploring homesickness, community, and how societies, studio life, and small everyday moments helped her find belonging at MSA.
Sonia reflects on her transition to university as an international architecture student, exploring homesickness, community, and how societies, studio life, and small everyday moments helped her find belonging at MSA.
Making the Most of Your Architecture Degree
Georgia Gavriel shares key lessons from her time at MSA, showing how asking questions and exploring every facility can help you thrive and enjoy your architecture journey.
Georgia Gavriel shares key lessons from her time at MSA, showing how asking questions and exploring every facility can help you thrive and enjoy your architecture journey.
My Reflections of the Year: Where Will This Take Me This Summer
By Parth, BA (Hons) Architecture student
By Parth, BA (Hons) Architecture student
What I did for my Final Project and its significance
By Jessica, BA (Hons) Architecture final year student
By Jessica, BA (Hons) Architecture final year student
How to manage coursework: Staying organized and staying ahead in your studies
By Kei, BA (Hons) Architecture student
By Kei, BA (Hons) Architecture student
How to keep organised and on top of your studies
By Daisy, BA (Hons) Architecture student
By Daisy, BA (Hons) Architecture student
What we get up to in MSSA
By Lucy, BA (Hons) Architecture student
By Lucy, BA (Hons) Architecture student