The University of Manchester, University Language Centre
Description
The University Language Centre has over over 30 years' experience of running courses for international students and provides a range of English language courses throughout the year. The ULC is a UCAS Centre, a regional IELTS test centre and a centre for Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE) examinations. We provide homestay (Sept-June) and hall accommodation in the summer. We are situated close to Manchester city centre within 7 minutes walk of the main shopping and entertainment areas.
English Language Courses
The University of Manchester, University Language Centre offers 6 English language courses. Click on a course for more information.
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Adult Vacation Courses
International Summer School -
Course Factfile Length: 3-11 weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 15 students Levels: Elementary-Advanced Start Dates: Weekly from 29 June 2009 to 24 August 2009 Price: £220 per week International Summer School
Price includes:
- Entrance fees
- Cultural visits
- Social programme and trips
- Access to all university facilities
Theme based integrated skills course: Intensive skills & practice based around a variety of themes & topics to improve fluency & accuracy of spoken language & to extend vocabulary. Integrated into the course are activities & visits to places of cultural interest in Manchester.
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Courses for Teachers of English
Refresher Course for Overseas Teachers of English -
Course Factfile Length: 2-4 weeks Age: 25+ Tuition: 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 15 students Levels: Advanced Start Dates: On request Price: On request Refresher Course for Overseas Teachers of English
Price includes:
- Access to all the university academic and recreational facilities
- Learning materials
- Trips
These talior-made courses are for groups of experienced and practising teachers who wish to: Develop their language skills further and enhance their knowledge of the English language; Reflect on their teaching skills and investigate new methods and strategies; Share teaching strategies and skills with other teachers.
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English for Academic Purposes
Gateway Programme: University Preparation Intensive Pre-Sessionals -
Course Factfile Length: 4-45 weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 15 students Levels: Upper Elementary-Advanced Start Dates: Once monthly in January to May and September to November Price: £220 per week Gateway Programme: University Preparation
Price includes:
- Course book
- Sept-June: International Society trips (2 per 4 week period)
- June-Sept: ULC social programme and trips
- Access to all university facilities
Core English language improvement with Target Modules in English for Academic Purposes and IELTS preparation.
Course Factfile Length: 3-20 weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 13 students Levels: Intermediate-Advanced, IELTS 5.0+ Start Dates: April, July, August Price: £220 per week Intensive Pre-Sessionals
Price includes:
- Reference book
- Learning materials
- Sept-June: International Society trips (2 per 4 weeks of study)
- June-Sept: ULC social programme and trips
- Access to all university facilities
These courses aim to: Develop students' confidence and competence in using English in an academic environment; Encourage independent learning; Help students to be confident users of English in the wider environment beyond the university
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General and Intensive English
Gateway Programme: English for Personal and Professional Development -
Course Factfile Length: 4-45 weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 15 students Levels: Elementary-Advanced Start Dates: Once monthly in January to July and September to November Price: £220 per week Gateway Programme: English for Personal and Professional Development
Price includes:
- Course book
- Sept-June: International Society trips (2 per 4 week period)
- June-Sept: ULC Social programme and trips
- Access to all the university facilities
Core English language improvement with Target Modules in Skills Enhancement, English for Business, British Cultural Studies and Cambridge ESOL exam preparation.
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Other Courses
Special Courses for Individuals & Groups -
Course Factfile Age: 18+ Levels: Pre-intermediate-Advanced Price: On request Special Courses for Individuals & Groups
Price includes:
- Fees on request
We provide special tailor-made programmes for individuals and groups of students or professional people. Courses have included English for Technicians/Engineers, Specialist courses for teachers of English, Academic Practice/English improvement for international academics, English for the Construction Industry and English for Finance.
Accommodation
- Halls of Residence
- Available June - September. Standard self-catering: £85 per week, En-suite self-catering: £100 per week. Some hall accommodation may be available from Sept-June through the University Accommodation Office.
- Homestay
- Available September - June. £98 per week plus £30 arrangement fee.
Transfers
From Manchester Airport (20 minutes) for £35 one way.
Social Programme
From September - June students can participate in the trips and activities organised by the University International Society. From June - September the ULC arranges a programme of social events with trips every weekend. Trips are included in the course fees.
This page was last updated by The University of Manchester, University Language Centre on 9 Nov 2009. Please check the The University of Manchester, University Language Centre website for latest course information before enrolling on a course.
