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We are Manchester Student Society of Architecture (or simply MSSA), one of the largest architecture student-led societies in the UK. We represent every student at Manchester School of Architecture.
MSSA is a completely student-led society at Manchester School of Architecture, we work closely with students, tutors, lecturers and collaborators inside and outside the school to deliver an improved student life for our 800+ members.
Our aims are to provide the broadest possible student experience by supporting social and academic events within and beyond the MSA. We offer an ever-expanding scope of activities and possible pursuits for students to engage within a wider domain of architecture: we arrange frequent lectures, debates, competitions and social events aimed at students. (virtually for now, so stay tuned!)
We source our own funding through our activities, and all profits are reallocated to benefit our members. What’s more, our society is governed by a committee comprising entirely of students across all years, we encourage involvement from students across the school and always appreciate those who are willing to join our committee.
The MSSA is run with the support of Manchester School of Architecture, as part of Manchester School of Art within both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.
Join us
Our committee is represented by students across the years at MSA. We encourage involvement from all our members and are always looking to increase member representation on the committee, we want to hear your ideas. We meet every Monday at 7 PM (UK time) on Zoom, so feel free to come along!
Contact us
Visit us at mssa.msa.ac.uk
Want to create your own society?
Had a search through all our societies and can’t find the one you’re looking for? Why not set it up yourself!
It’s really easy and we’re here to support you throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Each society has a set fee that's decided by the committee, which is made up of students who run the society.
All fees collected are used to cover the society's operational costs and put into their society account. Some societies are free to join, others may have a small fee of around £5 to £10 for the whole year.
There may be extra costs for classes, special events or trip. If you have any questions, just drop the society a message.
There will be an opportunity for you to join societies at our Freshers Fair event in Welcome Week and as long as you're a current Manchester Met student our societies will welcome new members all year round.
Society members choose their committee members online. The elections usually take place in March for the upcoming academic year. The committee members' role lasts from July to June.
If the society is new, the founding members get to pick their committee to get started.
To book a room for your society you just need to fill out a booking form. Our team needs at least one week's notice to secure your room.
You can request any bookable space in The Union or the University. Please check the building's opening hours before booking and note that certain areas may not be appropriate for your planned activities, but we can suggest an alternative.
It's important you wait for confirmation of your booking from us before spreading the word to your society members.
If you have any questions, contact our reception team on 0161 247 1162
The Union, MMU
21 Higher Cambridge Street,
Manchester
M15 6AD
Registered UK Company number: 12714026
Charity number: 1191269
