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University Language Centres (ULCs)

Originally many University Language Centres were established to support students and learners of languages in their language learning endeavours. ULCs (Univerity Language Centres) were linked to departments of languages where students did degrees in languages, with literature, area studies or cultural studies and held learning materials such as audiovisual, course materials, satellite viewing facilties, international press and ICT language learning materials.

UCLs still posses these types of materials and some operate as complimentary to university departments. However, many also deliver language training, language services such as translation and interpreting, language needs analyses and langauge audits.

Some ULCs have become departments in their own right delivering language modules to students, the university community, people for the univeristy's local hinterland and businesses.