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 04 June 2011 to 22 August 2011 Price: £230 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: £230 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: £230 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: £230 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: £91 per week, En-suite self-catering: £112 per week. Some hall accommodation may be available from Sept-June through the University Accommodation Office.
- Homestay
- Available September - June. £105 per week plus £90 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 25 Oct 2010. Please check the The University of Manchester, University Language Centre website for latest course information before enrolling on a course.
