英國政府新階段的解封計劃預計在5/17實施，目前學校正在為各種可能的情況做準備。

學校預計在新的學期提供學生混合型授課方式(實體授課及線上授課混合)。

The University of Manchester AMBS課程將提供實體與線上授課，不論學生選擇哪種授課方式，都不會影響到教學的內容。

實體授課-授課方式將包含實體的校園活動，線上講座和課程，以及新錄製的影片內容和講師的其他材料。校園活動和遠程活動仍須取決於政府的政策；但是，學校將盡可能在校園內提供面對面的活動。

某些活動將會是以“同步”的方式進行，學生可以同時學習並與講師/同學做互動。在其他時間，它將會是以預錄的方式進行，學生可以隨時進行學習。

線上授課：課程將透過線上平台（例如Microsoft Teams或Zoom）和學校虛擬學習環境Blackboard做學習。學生將與實體授課方式一樣享有相同的教學內容。課程會是同步方式或是預錄方式進行。

學校將於5/24開始提供更多資訊，並要求學生選擇欲參與的授課方式。

國際學生在決定選擇實體授課或線上授課時，需要另外考慮到簽證問題。

AMBS - IMPORTANT UPDATE - SEMESTER 1 - 2021/2022

We know that you will have many questions about starting your studies next year and we are writing to give you the latest information about our plans.

The UK government’s roadmap out of lockdown brings us all some optimism for the coming months but we are preparing for different eventualities.

As we’re sure you understand, we have to react to government guidance when we receive it. This can make planning ahead difficult. At present we expect that the start of the next academic year will see many new and returning students here with us in Manchester – learning through a blended approach (this means a mix of both on-campus and online teaching.)

However, it’s possible that ongoing travel restrictions and other safety measures may make it difficult for some students to start their studies on campus at the beginning of the academic year. Therefore, we aim to make remote study options available in Semester 1 wherever possible.

Good news – you can plan to join us on campus in Semester 1 next year, or study remotely

Your programme is planning to offer both an on-campus and a remote study option in Semester 1 of next year. So, whichever of these you choose, you won’t have to worry about accessing your teaching provision.

On-campus option: If you study on-campus, you will benefit from our blended, flexible learning model. Even prior to COVID we made a commitment to improve and extend our blended learning provision, and we have worked very hard on this over the past year. Your studies will be a mixture of in-person on-campus activities, online lectures and classes, and new recorded video content and other materials from your lecturers. The balance of on-campus and remote activity will be dependent on government guidelines; however, we will do our best to offer on-campus face to face activity wherever possible.

Some of your activity will be “synchronous”, where you learn live and interact with your lecturer / peers – helping you get support and feel part of a community. At other times it will be “asynchronous”, where you access structured materials like presentations, video content, online discussion boards or collaborative documents in your own time.

This blended approach will help you study in a way that works best for you. It will also allow us to respond as quickly as possible to the planned easing of lockdown and any other changes in restrictions over the coming months. We also plan to have on-campus libraries and study spaces open where possible, to support your learning. However, please be aware that some restrictions are likely to remain in place, depending on government COVID regulations when we return to campus.

Remote option: Your programme will be delivered remotely through online platforms (for example Microsoft Teams or Zoom) and our university virtual learning environment, Blackboard. You’ll experience the same styles of teaching as your classmates studying on-campus. Your teaching and learning will sometimes be in “synchronous” sessions and at other times it will be “asynchronous” (see above for what this means). You will be fully supported to access and make the most of the digital resources provided by your programme.

We will send you more details week commencing 24th May to give you a better idea about what to look forward to next year. This email will let you know how much time you can expect to spend taking part in face-to-face teaching on-campus, combined with any online elements.

You’ve got time to decide which option you intend to choose

The email in week commencing 24th May will ask you to tell us if you are coming to campus, or if you need a remote, online study option for the first semester of your programme. We will give you a few weeks to decide, with a deadline in early July. In the meantime, there’s no need to get in touch with us about your decision.

We really hope to see you in Manchester next year and hope this flexibility in study options will help and reassure you. It also means we can make sure we are better prepared to give you the best possible academic experience next year.

If you initially choose remote study but later change your mind, you can just let us know. It is best to tell us as soon as possible so that we can include you in on-campus teaching; however, the point when we can do this will be dependent on your specific programme. It is also possible to switch from on campus to remote study.

You will be able to come to Manchester and use other campus facilities at any time (government regulations permitting). Please be aware that there will likely still be additional procedures and requirements in place to keep everyone safe, depending on government safety guidelines at any time. We will keep you updated as we approach the return to campus in the autumn. You can read more about our current safety measures here.

International students (including EAA)

If you are an international student, you will have additional considerations related to visas when deciding whether to study remotely or on campus.

UK government guidance does not currently allow for remote study for international students who are studying with us on a student visa. Exceptions were made for the 2020-21 academic year, but these have not yet been confirmed for 2021-22. If travel restrictions remain in place at the start of the next academic year, we would expect this policy to be extended.

At this stage we’re asking all new and returning students, including international students to indicate their initial intentions for remote or on-campus study. So, you need to follow the rest of the instructions in this email. We will then keep you updated with any changes in government policy that may affect the option you’ve chosen. For further information see our student FAQs.

Further information

We know there are still lots of uncertainties about next year and the possible return to campus. Please rest assured that we are following government guidance closely and planning intensely for next year. We’ll keep you updated with further information as and when it’s available.

Our student FAQs cover general advice for all students. If you have questions in the meantime, please get in touch with postgrad.ambs@manchester.ac.uk, although please bear in mind that we are currently working through the detail and may not have answers for you until week commencing 24th May.

AMBS Admissions Team

資料來源: The University of Manchester AMBS Admissions Team