Faculty-led travel courses · Europe
Manchester Faculty-Led Travel Course
Manchester is a leading city of the industrial revolution and now a center for culture and media. Students visit art galleries and museums, BBC MediaCityUK, North Wales, and the Beatles' hometown.
Good to know
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Best season
- May–September
- Typical length
- 7–10 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Art galleriesManchester Art Gallery and the Whitworth hold substantial collections of British and international art.
- Science and Industry MuseumLocated on the site of the world's oldest passenger railway station, it tells the story of industrial Manchester.
- BBC MediaCityUKA broadcasting and media complex on the Salford Quays waterfront, home to BBC departments and ITV.
- John Rylands LibraryA neo-Gothic library opened in 1900, with a notable collection of rare books and manuscripts.
- Liverpool and the BeatlesThe Beatles formed in Liverpool, about 35 miles west of Manchester, which has museums devoted to the band.
- North WalesSnowdonia National Park and medieval castles such as Conwy and Caernarfon lie a short distance from the city.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Manchester
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Journalism, Film & MediaStudents could study British public broadcasting and how a media cluster operates at MediaCityUK.
Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could trace industrial heritage, Victorian architecture and the city's music and art scene.
Business & EntrepreneurshipCourses could examine urban regeneration, creative industries and the legacy of the textile trade.
Education & Teacher PreparationStudents could compare the English school system with U.S. practice and visit museum learning programs.
Map
Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university
- A broadcasting or media company
- A museum education department
- A city regeneration agency
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Arrival in Manchester
Arrive in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and settle in.
- Airport transfer to the hotel
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Day 2
Museums and Galleries
Explore Manchester's museums, from art to working-class history to football.
- Manchester Art Gallery
- Manchester Museum
- People's History Museum
- National Football Museum
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Day 3
Peak District
Leave the city for England's first national park and its historic stately homes.
- Scenic tour of the Peak District
- Chatsworth House or Haddon Hall
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Day 4
Day Trip to Liverpool
Visit the nearby port city, home of the Beatles and a UNESCO-listed waterfront.
- Hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Royal Albert Dock and Beatles heritage
- Wheel of Liverpool
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Day 5
Media, Politics and Music
Connect with Manchester's role in media, women's suffrage and popular music.
- MediaCityUK in Salford
- John Rylands Library
- Pankhurst Centre
- Salford Lads Club and Manchester Town Hall
- Music walking tour
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Day 6
Day Trip to North Wales
Cross into Wales to see its castles and mountain scenery.
- Conwy Castle and town walls
- Snowdonia National Park
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Day 7
Departure Day
Transfer to the airport and fly home.
- Transfer to Manchester airport
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
Get started
Plan a course in Manchester
Tell us about your course and we will reply with a draft itinerary and cost.