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British Guardianship at Futureworks
Nominated Guardian for Futureworks. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Futureworks? International students under the age of 18 are required to have an Accredited UK Guardianship in place when enrolling at a UK university. Once your application is accepted and you are enrolled at Futureworks, British Guardianship can provide a fully accredited university guardianship service, including a dedicated local coordinator who can visit your child, attend parents' evenings on your behalf, maintain regular contact throughout your guardianship programme, and assist with any additional requests you may have.
Guardianship Fees
Our UK university guardianship services for Futureworks start from £250 per term.
Dedicated Guardianship Manager
As soon as your application is received, a dedicated member of our guardianship team becomes your main contact, managing every aspect of your nominated guardian arrangements.
Our Services
UK University Guardianship
An accredited nominated guardian for international students who start at Futureworks before turning 18. Your child has a dedicated local coordinator and 24-hour emergency support, and you receive regular updates until your child turns 18. Prices from £250 per term.
Learn More →University Overview
Futureworks is an independent school specialising in the creative media sector, offering degree-level study in film, television, sound, music, animation, games and visual effects. Rob Magoolagan, Ben Norris and Chris Mayo set it up in 2007; the first cohort graduated in 2011, and in 2012 the school relocated to its Riverside campus. Three schools deliver the teaching: Sound and Music Production; Film, Television and Media; and Art and Design. Between them they run nine degrees, either BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons), in fields such as audio engineering, music production, game audio, game art, games design, animation with illustration, independent filmmaking, editing, and visual effects with virtual production. The Open University validates these awards.
Industry-standard facilities include edit suites, audio studios and dubbing theatres, plus a purpose-built film studio equipped for motion capture, whose LED volume supports virtual production. In addition to the main campus in central Manchester, the school makes use of studio space at MediaCityUK in Salford. Class sizes are small, and tutors continue to work professionally in their fields. In the Teaching Excellence Framework it has earned Silver ratings, and its partnership with Avid is long established.
Information for International Students
International applicants who accept a place at Futureworks can receive a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), as the school is licensed as a Student sponsor. Applications go through UCAS or straight to the school. English must be demonstrated at CEFR level B2 or higher, for instance through IELTS 6.0 overall with no skill below 5.5; other approved qualifications, such as those from Trinity College London, LanguageCert and PTE Academic, are also recognised. Before the CAS is released, a deposit of half the first-year tuition fee is required, and each year's fee must be settled in full ahead of that year's start.
Futureworks differs from most universities in two respects that matter for financial and career planning. Students holding a Student visa are not permitted to take any employment in the UK, and on completing their course graduates cannot apply for the Graduate Route. The school does not own halls of residence; it provides guidance on private student housing across Manchester and Salford and identifies a number of providers favoured by its students. Once teaching starts, support is available for wellbeing, learning and disability.
Intake Information
Intake information is provided as a general guide. Start dates vary between universities and courses, and not every course is offered at every intake. Please follow the UCAS deadlines for undergraduate applications and check the latest dates on the official Futureworks website.
Frequently Asked Questions
UK universities typically require international students who are under 18 when they enrol to have a UK-based nominated guardian in place. The guardian acts on behalf of the parents while the student is a minor, serving as the university's point of contact in an emergency, supporting the student's welfare and providing a trusted adult close by. British Guardianship provides this as a fully accredited university guardianship service.
We have guardians available and ready to be assigned. The overall timeframe depends on how quickly the required paperwork is completed and communication with Futureworks is finalised. As every case is different, timelines can vary, but we aim to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.
Our UK university guardianship services for Futureworks start from £250 per term. We also offer premium and bespoke packages, and with our flexible guardianship services you only pay for the services you need. Full details are on our guardianship fees page.
No. Once your child turns 18, the nominated guardian requirement no longer applies and guardianship services are no longer needed. This is why our university guardianship is priced per term, so you only pay until your child's 18th birthday.
A UK student guardian must be a responsible adult, usually aged 25 or over, who lives permanently in the UK, speaks fluent English and is close enough to respond quickly in an emergency. The guardian must be contactable 24 hours a day, act as the university's emergency contact until the student turns 18, and hold an Enhanced DBS check where they or their household host the student. Futureworks may also ask for the guardian's details at enrolment and set additional requirements of its own. As an AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider, British Guardianship meets these requirements on your behalf, with vetted guardians, Enhanced DBS checked host families and 24-hour emergency support.
Disclaimer: Logo, images and videos are shown courtesy of Futureworks and remain the property of their respective owners. British Guardianship is an independent AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Futureworks. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Futureworks website for the latest university information and details.
