Short courses
As well as degrees and research programmes, we also offer a number of short courses and summer schools.
Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute
The HCRI offers a number of stand-alone CPD units and short online courses for expanding your humanitarian and global health knowledge.
Roman Military History short course
Five Centuries of Glory: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Army is an online CPD course charting the history of the Roman army.
Creative Manchester Summer Schools
Immerse yourself in a cultural city while enriching your knowledge and developing your skills at one of the highest-ranked universities in the UK.
Manchester International Summer School
A three-week course in July exploring British culture and history, as well as contemporary Manchester and its region.
Muslim Medical Heritage short course
An online CPD course aimed at medical practitioners looking to enhance their practice with an understanding of Islamic medical history.
Egyptology short courses
Explore our non-credit bearing courses on aspects of ancient Egyptian history and culture.
Sexuality Summer School
Each May, the Sexuality Summer School brings postgraduates, researchers and international scholars together with artists and film makers.
University Language Centre
Learn a language with the Language Experience for All Programme (LEAP), take your IELTS, or train to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).
Confucius Institute
Offering Mandarin Chinese evening classes, Calligraphy lessons, Tai Chi, HSK preparation courses and an Intensive Summer School that runs throughout July and August.
Read more
Translation and Intercultural Studies
Our in-house staff and network of external trainers organise tailor-made short courses.
Read more