University College Isle of Man (UCM) has a long-standing reputation for excellence in learning, training and education on the Island. We are proud to have inspired, challenged and empowered our students over the years to make a positive impact on the world around them.
We offer a broad programme of courses to meet the needs of the economy and the individual, and we support upskilling and retraining through full time, part time and work based flexible provision. Our courses are delivered across six campuses each boasting fantastic facilities.
UCM is pleased to deliver the Education Programme at the Isle of Man Prison.
In 2023 we launched a new strategy; you can read this strategy here.
Visit www.ucm.ac.im for more information.
Visitors
If you’re visiting us please make sure you bring a form of ID such as a driving licence, passport or digital ID card, and present this at reception when you arrive.
School Links
The purpose of this programme is to give 14 to 16-year old school pupils the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of vocational education and the career opportunities that are available on the island. We collaborate with local schools, in order to encourage and enable progression in education amongst youth. The pupils attend College for half a day a week for two years. For more information, please see our School Links prospectus.
Further Education
Our further education courses cover a broad range of subject areas including: construction, business, administration and IT; art, design & media; engineering & manufacturing motor vehicles; hairdressing & beauty therapy; health & care; childcare; hospitality & catering; computing & IT; general studies and sport. For more information, please see our Further Education Guide and Further Education page.
Higher Education
Our higher education provision includes HNCs, HNDs and an MBA. Degree level courses are offered in conjunction with the University of Chester. Please see our Higher Education Guide or our Higher Education page for more information. View our latest higher education strategy.
Apprenticeships
We work together with local employers to provide apprenticeship programmes that cover almost all the sectors on-Island. These schemes are developed with students and employers in mind, ensuring that the skills gained whilst on an apprenticeship not only support employers, but also provide the apprentice with the skills and knowledge required for them to progress in their careers. For more information, please visit our apprenticeships page.
Adult learning
We support adult learners with lifelong learning through:
- Just for Fun Courses (previously known as Leisure courses)
- Upskilling courses
- English & Maths
- Apprenticeships
- Access to Higher Education
- Degrees
- Exams
We're also connected to Manx Care's Recovery College.
Find out more about our Adult Learning provision.
Prison Education
We are responsible for the provision of education in the Isle of Man Prison. The aim of prison education is to reduce levels of reoffending through the learning and development of key academic skills which provide valuable transferable knowledge when seeking employment after release. Each student’s Individual Learning Plan focuses on successful resettlement and encourages them to make a productive contribution to society.
Exam service
We supervise all elements of the examinations process at UCM, from registration to certification, to ensure a smooth and stress free examination experience for all of our students across the various courses and curricula. For more information, please see our Exam Service page.