Futureworks is a specialist creative institution in the heart of Manchester, built around a community of artists, producers, filmmakers, designers and storytellers who support and inspire one another. Students come here to find their direction, develop their craft and build a lifelong career in the creative industries. With outstanding facilities – from world class recording studios and post production suites to professional film, TV and media equipment – you’ll learn in the same environments used across the industry. This is a place where you can explore, experiment and grow, surrounded by people who care about your journey and want to help you turn your passion into your future.
Futureworks is a specialist creative institution in the heart of Manchester, built around a community of artists, producers, filmmakers, designers and storytellers who support and inspire one another. Students come here to find their direction, develop their craft and build a lifelong career in the creative industries.
With outstanding facilities – from world class recording studios and post production suites to professional film, TV and media equipment – you’ll learn in the same environments used across the industry.
This is a place where you can explore, experiment and grow, surrounded by people who care about your journey and want to help you turn your passion into your future.
Come and see Futureworks for yourself at an Open Day
Come and see Futureworks for yourself at an Open Day
Find the Course That’s Right for You
A few of the many reasons to study at Futureworks
Whether you’re interested in film, games, animation, music production or performance, you’ll collaborate with like-minded creatives and develop the practical skills that employers are looking for. Small class sizes and industry-experienced lecturers mean you’ll be supported as an individual while building the confidence, portfolio and professional network to launch your career.
Our courses are shaped by industry expectations, professional workflows and emerging technologies, helping you graduate career-ready. You’ll work on real-world projects, learn the tools used by professionals and gain the experience needed to pursue opportunities across film, television, games, audio, music and digital media.
At Futureworks, you’ll study in industry-standard studios, production spaces and creative labs that reflect the environments you’ll encounter in your future career. You’ll also be part of a specialist institution where you’re known by name, not a number. From exploring our facilities to hearing from successful graduates, you’ll discover why so many students choose Futureworks as an alternative to a traditional university experience.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Futureworks, pursuing a degree in Visual Effects. It was filled with intense learning, creativity, and countless hours developing my skill set. The tutors were always helpful and ready to go out of their way to give extra guidance when needed. Over the course of the degree, I feel I developed a strong set of connections. I was honoured to win an award at the end of my course and managed to secure a great industry job”
Manchester has a huge student population (over 85,000!) so there is no shortage of things to do and places to go. Many businesses offer a student discount and there are deals, events, experiences and nights out specifically catered for students.
Student Services are here to help you every step of the way. From the moment you accept your course offer, to the magical moment at Graduation, we’re here to help if you need support whilst you are studying.
Working alongside our Student Partners, Futureworks puts on a range of social events throughout the year, starting with School socials, the Welcome Fair and other activities during Welcome Week, all the way through to end of term socials, campaigns and extracurricular sessions.
“Futureworks has provided me with both a professional and evaluative environment led by some of the most knowledgeable tutors I’ve come across, who all had roots in the industry. With their advice and support, not only was I able to grow, but with the training I was equipped with, managed to find a job right after graduating.”
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