Adult Learning

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Whatever your needs and ambitions, at Kendal College we can offer a wide variety of courses - some of which are specifically designed for mature students - which can allow you to progress to employment, further study at a higher level or to fulfil lifelong ambitions.

Essential skills in English, maths and computing will ensure that you gain the skills needed by today's employers.

Progression opportunities in all subjects mean that you can join a programme at the level best suited to your individual needs.
We can offer flexibility within our fulltime programme of courses to fit in with your lifestyle and childcare needs and many of these courses are run over three days only.

Higher Education

You don't have to go to university to gain a degree level qualification. Through our partnerships with the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Cumbria, we offer a range of Foundation Degree courses. See the section on Higher Level Skills and Qualifications for more details.

If you don't have the necessary qualifications to join an HE programme, then our one-year Access courses can give you the necessary UCAS points.

See the section on Higher Education for more details.

Access to Higher Education

The Access programme is designed for adults who want to progress to Higher Education, degree level courses, but do not have the necessary qualifications. This course is a full-time programme and you will attend two days per week. The Access programme consists of a number of Level 3 and Level 2 modules.

A part time programme can also be developed to meet your needs and credit may also be available for existing qualifications.

• Access to Higher Education (Social Sciences)

You must hold a GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in English be over 19 years of age at the beginning of the course and be able to demonstrate that you are ready for study at this level.

In addition you will be required to have a successful interview from the tutor for the relevant programme.

Students who gain the full Access to Higher Education Certificate will have the relevant qualifications to apply for a variety of degree programmes in business, social science and sport subjects.

 

 

• Unemployed?
• Recently graduated?
• Worried about redundancy?
• Looking for a career change?

Talk to us about JobWorks to help you get on track…

Kendal College holds Jobfairs throughout the year on its open days, call 01539 814718 for more information, or come along and find out how we can help you get the right skills and find a job.