Returning to Learning - Part-Time

This short course is designed to give you an idea of college life as an adult and have the opportunity to try out the subject you wish to study further with no pressure or costs.

What will I study on this course?

During the course, you will cover numerous topics to prepare you to progress into another course or employment. These may include exploring your career options, digital skills, managing your health and wellbeing, employability skills (such as writing a CV), building your study habits, research skills and much more. On top of this, you'll also complete numerous sessions in your preferred subject from the following programme areas:

• Business
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Science & Nursing
• Computing

The remaining hours will revolve around academic study skills and tutorial sessions to help support your return to education and progression.

Following this course, you will have the opportunity to apply to a Pre-Access, Access or full-time programme.

How long is this course?

9 weeks

When does this course start?

30/04/2025

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course is currently scheduled to run on Wednesday and Thursday from 10am - 3pm with a 1 hour lunch each day.

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

Complete our fee calculator

Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

You will receive a college certificate.