University College for Interdisciplinary Learning

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Try something new with UCIL

No matter who you are or what you’re studying, UCIL offers a variety of course units you can take as part of your degree.

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Enrolments are currently closed

Enrolments for 2026/27 will reopen in summer 2026, so keep an eye out for updates and get ready to choose your next unit. 

You can also find out more about our new short courses launching in September 2026.

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Featured online units

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Creating a Sustainable World

Gain the knowledge and skills to address the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Leadership in Action

How can today’s leaders tackle big issues like climate change, poverty, and disaster relief?
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Science, Technology and Democracy

Explore key science and technology policy issues and look at wider challenges.

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Featured blended units

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Communicating with Confidence

This practical, engaging unit offers a toolkit of techniques to help you communicate with impact.
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In Frankenstein's Footsteps

How does science fiction reflect and influence cultural views on science, tech, and the future?
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Visualising Information

Learn to critique biased, oversimplified or misleading visualisations, and create your own.

Featured face-to-face units

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From Sherlock Holmes to CSI

Uncover the origins of modern forensic science.
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Language, Mind and Brain

Unlocking the secrets of language.
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Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur?