Hear from students who studied a UCIL unit

Andrians, studied Communicating with Confidence

"Since taking this course, I've become a much more positive, communicable, and confident person. 

However, I couldn't do it if the course was not taught by an experienced, compassionate, and dedicated lecturer like Elaine. She helped me to smoothly get into the course without pressure, answered every question I had and always gave a helpful advice."

Tabitha, studied Digital Society: Your Place in a Networked World

"Dave and Nikki, the course leaders, are very hands-on and understanding that the module is different for many on the course and do a very good job to make the work interesting but accessible.

Assessments are fun, blog-style posts, which I have enjoyed completing as they are so different to the typical academic essays I would usually find on my course. 

For anyone considering a UCIL unit, I couldn't recommend enough."

Dheeran, studied Understanding Mental Health

"I thoroughly enjoyed taking a UCIL unit as part of my degree.

I appreciated the flexibility of the online delivery format, as you had the freedom to work through it in your own time.

This unit was also valuable for developing my critical thinking and analytical skills; both are transferable and valuable for life beyond university.”

Sarah, studied Madness and Society

"As an exchange student, I wanted to know what studying at the University of Manchester was like and to gain a well-rounded introduction into what it was like to be a student in the UK.

This UCIL course did just that by examining the topic through various positions and bringing me to meet a diverse range of students. In other words, it taught me to approach everything in life with a wider lens, welcoming the idea that someone new could shed light on something I’ve never noticed before."