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Part-Time Courses

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These are the steps to follow to enrol on a course

  1. Find the course that interests you - by looking through the Course List and checking that the course details match what you are looking for.

  2. If you need further advice and guidance - come to see us
    Advice and guidance is available from our teaching staff at all the sessions listed on the Enrolment page. You could also contact the Information Centre on +44 (0)1270 654654 for further information about our courses.

    Some courses do not offer online enrolment, and this means that you MUST come to an advice and guidance session to be approved for the course by a member of the teaching team, prior to enrolling. This is usually the case where there are entry requirements needed, such as prior qualifications, before you can start the course.

  3. Enrol - online or in person
    Many courses offer online enrolment; they have an enrol online button on the course information page. After pressing the button follow the simple steps to enrol and make your payment.

    Alternatively, you can fill in an enrolment form when you are at a Enrolment, Advice and Guidance session, hand it in and pay the relevant course/enrolment fee. If no online enrolment is available for your course, then you will need to follow this step.

Please note that if you believe that you are entitled to a fee remission for your course, you must bring with you evidence of the benefits you are receiving when you enrol.

International students wishing to undertake part-time courses

The 2010-11 fee for part-time courses for students classed as 'overseas' is £10 per hour up to a maximum of £4500 per year. Please bring your passport with you to enrolment in order for us to confirm your fee status as an overseas student.

Please be aware that these part-time courses are only open to international students who are already living in the UK; you cannot obtain a student visa to come to the UK to study a part-time programme.

Full-Time Courses

To apply for full-time courses simply follow the steps below:

  1. Choose your course and send us your completed hand-written or on-line application form as soon as possible. Application forms can be collected from the College Welcome Desk or be requested by contacting the Information Centre on +44 (0)1270 654654.
  2. When we receive your application you'll receive a postcard from us to say your application is being processed.
  3. You will receive a letter inviting you to meet one of the course team leaders and attend an informal interview at the College. Interviews take place from December through to August.
  4. Based on your interview, we will send you a provisional offer letter.
  5. You will then be sent a date and time to enrol on the course, just prior to its start in September.

Please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1270 654654 if you have any queries

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Please can you tell me when your Open Evenings are?
  2. Where can I get information about the courses you offer?
  3. When should I apply for a full time course?
  4. I am having trouble submitting my online application?
  5. I have changed my mind about which course I want to do, but have already submitted an application?
  6. I am an overseas applicant, how do I apply?
  7. I am in receipt of income support / housing benefit / disability living allowance; will I have to pay course fees?
  8. Do I have to pay my course fees in full?
  9. Can I enrol for courses over the telephone or by post?
  10. I have enrolled on a part time course, please can you tell me where the classes will be taking place?
  11. My employer is paying my course fees, can I still enrol online?
  12. I want to apply for more than one full-time course, can I do this?
  13. How do I find out which courses are right for me at college?
  14. How often do I need to attend college if I am studying full-time?
  15. I needed a particular grade to enrol on my full-time course / subject but I haven't achieved it, will I still be able to do my course?
  16. I have been offered a place on a course that I am no longer interested in; can I change to another course?
  17. I have been sent an appointment to enrol on a full time course and I am on holiday during enrolment week, what should I do?
  18. What should I do if I want to withdraw my application for a full time course?

01) Please can you tell me when your Open Evenings are?

Details of the Advice, Guidance and Enrolment events can be found in the Calendar and Events section of our website. We have online enrolment available for the Autumn courses from Mid-May onwards, with enrolment events in July, August and September. Enrolment for New Year programmes takes place in December and early January. Enrolment for Spring programmes takes place just before and after the Easter holidays. [back to questions]

02) Where can I get information about the courses you offer?

Details of all courses offered by the college for Adults can be found on the website. Click on the 'Courses For Adults' section and then view the area of interest. You will find a search facility and a A-Z index to help you locate a particular course. [back to questions]

03) When should I apply for a full time course?

There is an application deadline of April 30th if you are to receive a guaranteed offer of your first choice of subject (subject to achieving the entry requirements). Therefore, if you are particularly interested in one area, it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible, as some courses do become full prior to enrolment. Please apply online or alternatively, you can use the application form in the back of our printed prospectus. After April 30th, the College continues to interview applicants, but cannot guarantee that you will be able to study your first choice subject. [back to questions]

04) I am having trouble submitting my online application?

Please try again later, keeping the form as brief and simple as possible. Avoid using characters such as brackets and/or hyphens in telephone numbers, etc. If you continue to experience problems, please contact Admissions (+44 (0)1270 654654) and they will send you an application form in the post. [back to questions]

05) I have changed my mind about which course I want to do, but have already submitted an application?

Please do not submit another application form. Please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1270 654654 who will add/amend your application accordingly . [back to questions]

06) I am an overseas applicant, how do I apply?

Information regarding overseas applications can be found under International Students and you should read this before submitting any application to the College. Please note that, if you are living overseas, then you will not be able to apply for a visa to come and study in the UK on a part-time basis. Visas are only issued to students wishing to study full-time. If you are in any doubt as to whether your chosen course is full or part time, please contact please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1270 654654 for clarification. [back to questions]

07) I am in receipt of income support / housing benefit / disability living allowance; will I have to pay course fees?

Those in receipt of income-based benefits (formerly known as means tested benefits) do not normally have to pay course fees. For further information, please see the Money Matters section, or telephone our Payments Office on +44 (0)1270 654654. [back to questions]

08) Do I have to pay my course fees in full?

If your course fees are over £250 you can pay by instalments (home students only). The maximum number of instalments possible is three and depends upon the total course cost. For further details on this, please contact our Payments Office on +44 (0)1270 654654. It is not possible at the moment to pay by instalments if you are enrolling online. [back to questions]

09) Can I enrol for courses over the telephone or by post?

It is not possible to enrol in this way, however, you can enrol online for many of our part time courses. You can also enrol at designated Advice, Guidance and Enrolment sessions here at the College; these are normally advertised via our website and in the local press. [back to questions]

10) I have enrolled on a part time course, please can you tell me where the classes will be taking place?

Please call at the Welcome Desk at the Main Entrance en route to your first class, and someone will direct you to the correct room then. [back to questions]

11) My employer is paying my course fees, can I still enrol online?

Yes, but in this case you will need to make the payment and claim it back from your employer. There is a receipt button in the online enrolment section to allow you to print off a receipt to take to your employer. If you cannot pay yourself, you will need to attend one of the Advice, Guidance and Enrolment sessions at the college and bring your employers' letter with you. [back to questions]

12) I want to apply for more than one full-time course, can I do this?

Yes, please list all the courses you would like an interview for on your application form. [back to questions]

13) How do I find out which courses are right for me at college?

The College's own Careers staff can help and are available on both the Open and Interview evenings. www.learndirect.co.uk also has useful careers information. [back to questions]

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14) How often do I need to attend college if I am studying full-time?

Typically 3.5 - 5 days per week for full-time courses, depending on your chosen course. [back to questions]

15) I needed a particular grade to enrol on my full-time course / subject but I haven't achieved it, will I still be able to do my course?

You may be able to study a different course instead, for which you meet the entry requirements. Come along at the time given in your enrolment letter and we will help you to find a suitable course. [back to questions]

16) I have been offered a place on a course that I am no longer interested in; can I change to another course?

Yes. It may be possible to change to another course if you meet the entry requirements for that course. Please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1270 654654 and we will help you. [back to questions]

17) I have been sent an appointment to enrol on a full time course and I am on holiday during enrolment week, what should I do?

Please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1270 654654 as soon as possible and we will arrange another date for you. [back to questions]

18) What should I do if I want to withdraw my application for a full time course?

Please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1270 654654 and let us know what you will be doing instead. [back to questions]