UCAE teaching activity
Find out about the courses we teach in the centre and across the University.
In addition to the courses delivered by UCAE, we also contribute teaching across a range of courses and modules throughout the University.
We offer a range of Pre-sessional courses delivered online and on campus. Our 10-week and 6-week courses allow students to meet their English language condition, with progression rates above 96%.
Our 4-week and 2-week courses help students who have already met their English language condition to develop their confidence in academic English in preparation for their academic course.
We start planning for the next year as soon as the courses finish in September.
For more information on the Pre-sessional English courses, visit our Pre-sessional courses webpage.
The Academic Success Programme provides free in-sessional academic English language support for all students across the University.
Throughout the year, we offer interactive workshops in four-week blocks, designed to build students' confidence in academic English. These workshops focus on key skills, including speaking, writing and grammar, helping students communicate effectively in their studies.
We have recently introduced a new workshop designed to help students understand how to use AI effectively and responsibly in line with University and School guidelines.
We also offer tailored academic writing workshops to all PhD candidates, delivered through Faculty specific sessions to provide more focused support.
Visit our Academic Success Programme webpage for more information.
The Academic Success Credit courses are available to all visiting and exchange students at the University. These specially designed units help students develop their English language proficiency during their studies in Manchester.
We offer two modules:
- English for Academic Purposes
- Advanced English in Use
Visit our English for visiting and exchange students webpage for more information.
We offer three pathway options on our Pathways course, allowing students to focus on either general English or academic English skills. The academic pathway allows students the option to progress onto a Pre-sessional English course.
Visit our Pathways to English Language and Academic Skills webpage for more information.
Our English Summer Programme is delivered throughout the summer months.
Students can study from one week up to five weeks to develop their general English skills and learn about British culture and communication.
We collaborate with the International Society to offer students a package of weekly activities and trips to other cities across the UK to enhance their student experience.
Visit our English Summer Programme webpage for more information.
Our English Winter Programme is delivered between January and March.
Students can study from one week up to five weeks to develop their general English skills and learn about British culture and communication.
We collaborate with the International Society to offer students a package of weekly activities and trips to other cities across the UK to enhance their student experience.
View our English Winter Programme webpage for more information.
The CertPT in Teaching EAP is our very own teacher training course.
We have been offering the CertPT in Teaching EAP since 2023 in collaboration with Goldsmiths, University of London.
This course is delivered online over a 10-week period as a Level 6 qualification that supports the professional development of teachers bridging the gap between English language teaching and teaching EAP in a Higher Education setting.
Visit our Teacher training webpage for more information on the CertPT in Teaching EAP.
Other courses
Find out about the other courses and modules we contribute to throughout the University.
This year, the Faculty of Science and Engineering welcomed 463 students onto its Science and Engineering Integrated Foundation Year.
Students benefit from support in their academic literacies from the UCAE to develop their academic writing and speaking skills for successful progression into their undergraduate studies.
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health welcomed 110 international students to its International Foundation Programme for Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy.
Students benefit from support in their academic literacies from UCAE to develop their academic writing and speaking skills for successful progression into their undergraduate studies.
UCAE deliver a 15-credit optional module on the MA Linguistics course - available only in semester 2.
The module introduces students to advanced concepts, methods, and debates within a specialised area of linguistics, helping them develop the analytical and theoretical skills required for study at master’s level.
We collaborate with Schools to deliver specially designed Academic Success Programme workshops on a number of courses, to provide key, relevant academic English support.
If you would like more information on this bespoke workshops, please contact us here.