Futureworks

At Futureworks, we prepare the next generation of creative professionals for careers in games, animation, film, music and audio engineering.

Dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching across nine degree programmes, we work closely with industry partners to create learning experiences that reflect real-world creative practice. Based in the heart of Manchester, a thriving hub for the UK's creative industries, our students are taught by highly qualified tutors who bring their professional experience into the classroom.

We have five floors of specialist facilities, including professional audio studios, edit suites, dubbing theatres, creative workstations and computer labs equipped with industry-standard technology. Students record, mix and master sound in professional studio environments, bring stories to life in our Film and Virtual Production studio, and develop the skills to design and animate digital worlds and characters for the games and animation industries.

Futureworks students benefit from personalised support, small class sizes and opportunities to collaborate across a vibrant creative community. From technical guidance to wellbeing support, our team is committed to providing students with the resources and opportunities they need to achieve their potential. This supportive environment has helped produce highly employable graduates, with alumni working for leading companies across the creative industries.