Applications 2025/26
Important privacy information
We are processing personal characteristics, contact details and special category data, such as disability information, for the purpose of processing your LEAP application and creating your student record (only applicable to staff, members of the public and alumni).
Your data will only be processed for the reason stated above.
The data will be processed in line with the University's privacy policies.
When the data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact leap@manchester.ac.uk.
We handle the security, integrity and privacy of your data with the utmost care at all times and in line with current Data Protection Legislation.
Enrolment information
- Please make sure you check course descriptions and timetables before you complete an application form. Please also note that semester two courses are for complete beginners only (with the exception of BSL part 2).
- Complete the online application form and we aim to respond as soon as possible. There may be a delay in processing your application at peak times.
- You will receive an email offering you a provisional place, with a link for online payment if applicable (non-credited students and progressing non-standard students-University of Manchester staff members, members of the public and The University of Manchester alumni). Please note that if you are required to complete a Right to Study check, you will not receive payment information until the check is complete.
- University of Manchester staff members, members of the public and The University of Manchester alumni must complete a Right to Study check *. It is essential that you complete this check as soon as possible, as studying cannot commence until this check is complete. Once this check is complete, you will receive a link for online payment. Unfortunately, if you don’t complete this check by 12 September at 5pm we will be unable to progress your application further.
*From the 25/26 academic year, students who have previously taken a LEAP course are able to progress with LEAP without needing to complete a Right to Study check.
Please also note that wholly online courses (Leap language for Healthcare, LEAP Polish 1 and LEAP Russian 1) are excluded from the Right to Study check. - Non-credited students: Once payment has been received, your place will be confirmed by email. Please view the course fees and the refund policy.
- If applicable University of Manchester staff members, members of the public and The University of Manchester alumni: Once your Right to Study check has been completed and payment has been received, your place will be confirmed. Please view the course fees and the refund policy.
- Follow the instructions sent to complete IT sign-up and student registration (staff, alumni and members of the public only).
- Complete your Student Registration. You must register to register as a student each academic year.
- Attend classes.