Adult LearninG 2025-2026
Find the right Course for you
Employers
Did you know we offer bespoke courses* to support Manx businesses?
www.ucm.ac.im/employers
Just for Fun
CULTURE
Living with the Wire - Civilian Internment on the Isle of Man during
“I’d highly recommend the drumming courses with Mark to absolute beginners and those with some experience. The weekly classes were so good that I’m going to miss them!” - Carole Quayle. Amy has worked as Beauty therapist for 16+ years and has been teaching at UCM for 3+ years. Students have described Amy as friendly, approachable and supportive. Amy’s approach
MEET THE TUTOR
a fun and dynamic learning experience for all students to enjoy.
“I have learnt so much from him in such a short time … Raymond is a very patient teacher and I leave each lesson feeling good and standing taller. “ - Fiona
Lorna has a long history with photography covering a number of specialities including portraiture, event, commercial and also medical photography. Originally trained in dark room photography, Lorna developed her skills alongside the increasing popularity and eventual take over of digital photography in the industry and the creativity and accessibility that has come hand in hand with that digital movement. In an ever-changing landscape, Lorna’s goal is to give you not only the basic knowledge, but the skills to continue developing your own confidence beyond the completion of the course.
“We came away from each session with incredible finished pieces and lots of tips on how we could take these techniques further should we wish to do so. Definitely recommend wholeheartedly the ‘Just for Fun’ courses, they really are brilliantly taught and total FUN!” - Jo Lewy
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
LANGUAGES
MEET THE TUTOR Monya Boyle
Experienced interior designer Monya has worked on projects in the Isle of Man, Dubai, Qatar, and Kuwait and the Middle East. From palaces and 5-star hotels to Gin Bars and Cafes, she shares her inspirational international portfolio from around the world. Combining 25 years of experience and training in interior design and architecture, her exciting courses include colour theory, mood boards, pattern and texture concepts, and planning and layouts.
WORK BASED DEGREES
The Work Based and Integrative studies framework is recognised across the world, bridging academic and professional qualifications. This highly individualised, bespoke pathway for learning roots all study in your employer’s organisation to create truly applied learning.
Negotiate your qualification including BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), Masters & MBA.
Gain academic credit for past personal & professional experience or accredited learning.
Top up academic credit through taught modules or work-based projects
Learner support workshops to assist you in your studies
1-1 support from your Personal Academic Tutor
Use real organisational projects and issues to support your learning
Choose when to start; there are four entry points throughout the year
Select from more than 20 modules including
Creativity and Problem Solving
Equality and Diversity in the Workplace
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Managing and Leading People
Practical Marketing Communications
Sustainable Business Practice
Don’t want to complete a whole degree? You can still participate in individual modules for non-accredited microlearning. This is a great CPD option!
Degrees
87% OF OUR DEGREE STUDENTS GAIN A 1ST OR 2:1
Whether you’ve always wanted to study a degree, or are wanting to add to your CV with a Masters, studying a degree as a mature student can be extremely rewarding and enriching.
DEGREE LEVEl
Take the next step in your career with a level 4 qualification in Education, Engineering, Quality Assurance or IT.
Undergraduate
Add a BA(Hons) or BSC (Hons) to your CV. These are offered in areas such as Art, Design, Media & Music, Business, Health & Social Care, History, IT, Nursing & Sport.
Postgraduate
Achieve that Masters you’ve always dreamed of.
Why study a degree at ucm?
Face-to-face lectures
Smaller class sizes ensure you have an incredibly high level of support
You’re assigned a tutor for 1-1 support
Lecturers have industry experience
Research & employability placements
Staying on-Island ensures you can juggle family and study commitments
Apprenticeships
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
Apprenticeship courses are great for adults who want to reskill in a new industry or area of employment. Traditionally, apprenticeships were available in ‘the trades’ but this mode of study is now available across a wide range of industries including:
Plumbing
Carpentry & Joinery
Electrical
Brickwork
Painting & Decorating
Construction & the Built Environment
Horticulture
HR
Admin & IT
Computing
Digital Technologies
Engineering
Hairdressing
Dental Nursing
Professional Cookery
Motor Vehicle
Why choose an apprenticeship at UCM?
Earn while you learn
You benefit from applying the skills you learn during your course in a real work setting
You will build strong industry connections which will help strengthen your future career prospects
As well as the technical skills, you also learn key transferable skills in the workplace
We offer quality courses resulting in a nationally recognised qualification
Our lecturers have significant experience in their sectors, which is a huge benefit to you and the quality of your learning
Employers are building a strong and skilled workforce
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APPRENTICESHIP COURSES
*UCM provides the academic element of the apprenticeship scheme and does not find employers. Apprentice positions are advertised on the Job Centre website. Funding is through the Department of Education, Sport & Culture.
Employers
Apprenticeships are great for building a strong and skilled workforce. If you’re interested in providing apprenticeship places, visit www.ucm.ac.im/employers for more information.
We offer a range of Maths and English courses (including English for Speakers of other languages (ESOL) for people who would like an up-to-date, recognised qualification in this subject or the opportunity to improve general understanding and skills, including:
GCSE Maths
Functional Skills Maths
Community Maths
GCSE English
Functional Skills English
Community English
ESOL courses
Cost: Free
For more information scan the QR code below or visit www.ucm.ac.im/mathsandenglish
Did you know that you can choose to sit an exam at UCM as a Private Exam Candidate? So, if you’re studying elsewhere and prefer to take your exams without having to leave the Island, you can do this with us.
Access to Higher Education
If you’ve always wanted to attain a degree or are reskilling into an industry where a degree-level qualification is required but you don’t hold the required qualifications needed –An Access to Higher Education course could be ideal for you.
WHAT ARE ‘ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION’ COURSES?
A one-year course ideal for people who have few or no formal qualifications* but want to go on study a degree. On completion of the course you’ll earn UCAS points in order to go on to study at a University in the UK can continue your studies on a Degree course with us.
*You’ll need a C or above in GCSE Maths and English, if you don’t have that already we can also help you with that.
