Course unit search

Every course unit has a unique code that indicates its level of study and when it's available during the academic year.

The first number indicates the level (the year of study it would typically be studied):

• 1 – first year
• 2 – second year
• 3 – third year (primarily for students who have specialised for two years)
• 4 – fourth year (not available to study abroad and exchange students)

The last number indicates the semester (when in the year it takes place):

• 1 – Semester 1 (autumn/fall)
• 2 – Semester 2 (spring)
• 0 – full year

Example course unit code:

EN 20502 – is a second-year course unit taught in the spring semester.

If you need to return to your home institution by early January, you must only take course units that offer an alternative autumn assessment (PDF, 117 KB).

This alternative assessment allows study abroad and exchange students to be assessed in a different way to the standard in-person exams in Manchester in January. The most common alternatives are to undertake the necessary assignments before the winter break, or to complete/submit assessments remotely in January. This option is only available if you're studying with us for the fall semester only and there's a clash of semester dates with your home institution.

As part of your application, you'll need to submit a completed autumn assessment approval form (PDF, 201KB).

Course unit information is available for the current academic year, which runs from September to June. If you're applying to study for the next academic year, course units will be updated in May, before the start of the next academic year in September.

Unfortunately, due to the requirement to complete placements, courses in the following disciplines are not on offer to study abroad and exchange students:

• Architecture
• Dentistry
• Electrical Engineering
• Medicine
• Midwifery
• Pharmacy

We offer workshops covering key elements you need to be confident in Academic English, including grammar, writing and speaking. If English isn't your first language and you would like to take part when you are on campus, please visit the Academic Success Programme website.