University Centre for Academic English (UCAE)
All teaching in Alliance MBS takes place in the English language. There are no facilities for the presentation of teaching material or tutorials in any language other than English.
All students are therefore expected to have attained a sufficient standard in English to enable them to understand the teaching material and to be able to effectively communicate with others.
If you are at all concerned about the standard of your English, particularly if you think it will hinder your progress on the programme, you should discuss this with your Programme Director and/or Academic Advisor.
The University Centre for Academic English (UCAE) offers free workshops and resources throughout the year to support AMBS students with academic writing, speaking and grammar. 1-to-1 Academic writing consultations are also available for PhD candidates.
For more information and to register for workshops, please visit the UCAE website.
Offered as part of the University Language Centre’s institution-wide language programme (LEAP), these courses are available to students from across the University and may be studied on a credit or on a non-credit basis to complement your degree. Some are general language courses, and others are designed for special purposes (that is, for scientists, medical students and business students). If taken for credit, language courses are free, but there is a small additional charge if you take them as an ‘extra’.
There is a wide range of languages offered, ranging from the main international languages to a number of less-widely taught languages.
For more information on the full range of languages and levels that are available, please consult the University Language Centre - LEAP courses page.
Face to Face - Face-to-Face is an informal way of meeting up with speakers of different languages to exchange conversation. It's open to all students and staff of The University of Manchester. Once you have joined the scheme, you will be given access to an online noticeboard from where you can contact potential language partners. Please visit the Face to Face scheme webpage for more information.
Open Learning Facilities - The University Centre for Academic English’s open learning facilities, situated in the Samuel Alexander Building, offer:
- A well-stocked library of materials in text, audio, video, DVD and CD-ROM formats
- Materials in some 70 languages
- A suite of TV/VCR presenters fed by a range of satellite and terrestrial channels
- A suite of dedicated multimedia PCs for computer aided language learning
- Support and advice for learners from expert staff and through on-line resources
A full guide to the University Centre for Academic English’s courses, services and its language learning resources is available on their webpage.