# University College for Interdisciplinary Learning

**Source**: https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/
**Parent**: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/psychology/

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.

[All unit options](https://www.ucil.manchester.ac.uk/unit-catalogue/)

## 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.

[Contact the UCIL team](mailto:ucil@manchester.ac.uk)

## 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/)