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Futureworks Training

United Kingdom • Founded 2007

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: futureworks.ac.uk

Overview

Founded: 2007
Institution Type: College

Futureworks is a specialist creative media college based on New Bailey Street in Manchester.

Its principal, Chris Mayo, first conceived the idea in 2003, and the college launched in 2007 with Ben Norris and Rob Magoolagan. It offers higher education courses in audio engineering and production, music production, games design and art, animation with illustration, independent filmmaking, editing for film, TV and media, and visual effects, aimed at preparing students for careers across the creative and entertainment industries.

Location & Contact

Futureworks Training's physical location and contact details are listed below.

Academic Details

Futureworks Training's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Total Students: 415
Female Students: 125

Programs Offered

The full set of programmes Futureworks Training offers is searchable and grouped by level below.

9 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 9 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Scholarships open to students attending universities in the United Kingdom are listed below.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Futureworks Training

Five steps that capture how applications to Futureworks Training flow.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Futureworks Training's catalogue includes 9 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Futureworks Training's admissions process.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    For undergraduate study, apply centrally through UCAS (ucas.com), listing Futureworks Training as one of your choices. For postgraduate study, apply directly through Futureworks Training's own admissions portal at futureworks.ac.uk.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about Futureworks Training

Common questions about Futureworks Training, answered from data on record.

When did Futureworks Training open?

Futureworks Training traces its founding to 2007 (approximately 19 years ago).

What city is Futureworks Training in?

Futureworks Training operates from Manchester, United Kingdom.

How big is Futureworks Training's student body?

Futureworks Training serves approximately 415 students.

Where can I learn more about Futureworks Training?

The institution's website is futureworks.ac.uk.

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