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.
Enrolments are now closed
UCIL enrolments for the 2025/26 academic year closed on 13 February 2026.
Enrolments for 2026/27 will reopen insummer 2026, so keep an eye out for updates and get ready to choose your next unit.
Featured online units
[### Leadership in Action
How can today’s leaders tackle big issues like climate change, poverty, and disaster relief?](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/unit-catalogue/leadership-in-action/) [### Trust and Security in a Digital World
Explore security risks in a super-connected, data-driven world and protect digital trust.](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/unit-catalogue/trust-and-security/) [### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Challenge your beliefs, attitudes and assumptions as you explore your role in shaping a fairer world.](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/unit-catalogue/equality-diversity-inclusion/)
Featured blended units
[### Communicating with Confidence
This practical, engaging unit offers a toolkit of techniques to help you communicate with impact.](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/unit-catalogue/communicating-with-confidence-blended/) [### Philosophy in Action
Examine how philosophy engages with social, moral, religious and aesthetic issues of our time.](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/unit-catalogue/philosophy-in-action/) [### The Nuclear Age
Understand the impact of nuclear weapons on global politics, history and culture.](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/unit-catalogue/the-nuclear-age/)
Featured face-to-face units
[### Essential Enterprise
Start to think like a business professional.](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/unit-catalogue/essential-enterprise/) [### Biology for Curious Minds
Discover the biomedical and biological science behind the headlines.](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/unit-catalogue/biology-for-curious-minds/) [### Medicine and the Media
How does the media represent medical and health issues and does this impact our lives?](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/unit-catalogue/medicine-and-the-media/)
Latest updates
[### Meet your UCIL reps
Meet your 2025/26 student reps! They’ll be working closely with the UCIL team to gather your feedback and make your voice heard.](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/info-for-students/student-feedback/submit-your-feedback/)
[### Connect with us
Follow us on Instagram and our new LinkedIn page to stay up to date with the latest news, updates and video content.](https://linktr.ee/ucil_uom?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacl4WIliy3-_XEu-_vW06w3q8SPlsngGtizDPLRJzvwUbmnAh9e5zfMgXT_Ww_aem_t_MtourWpkimHYhEh7JQ3g)
[### Canvas support
Canvas is the University’s central learning environment. All UCIL units are delivered through Canvas - you can find support here.](https://www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/study-support/academic-support/online-study-resources/canvas/)
[### Student testimonials
Read what students have had to say about their UCIL studies.](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/info-for-students/student-testimonials/)