ESTABLISHED 1974 - ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL
Fifty years of teaching people
who were told they had missed their chance.
Evening and distance programmes for adults in work. Every credential we issue is recognised, verifiable and older than most of the companies that ask to see it.
1,974
Founded
Fifty-one years of continuous teaching
38
Programmes
Certificate, diploma and advanced diploma
61
Thousand graduates
Since records began
94%
Complete their programme
Against a sector average of 61%
The programmes
All part-time. All designed around people who work.
| Programme | Level | Length | Study mode | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Advanced Diploma | 2 years | Evening or distance | Two years' work |
| Accounting and Finance | Diploma | 18 months | Evening | None |
| Applied Computing | Diploma | 18 months | Distance | None |
| Education and Training | Advanced Diploma | 2 years | Evening | A teaching role |
| Health Administration | Certificate | 9 months | Distance | None |
| English for Professionals | Certificate | 6 months | Evening | Placement test |
Open for enrolment
Live from the course catalogue.
The academic year
- January
Applications open
For the September intake. Early applications are read first, not favoured.
- April
Offers issued
Conditional on the entry requirement only. No interview for certificate programmes.
- September
Term one begins
Twelve weeks. Two evenings a week, or entirely at distance.
- January
Term two
Twelve weeks, with the first assessed submission in week six.
- May
Assessment
Coursework and one supervised examination. Resits are in August, at no charge.
- July
Graduation
In person, and a credential with a public verification page.
Accreditation and recognition
Applications for September open in January
Ask for the prospectus and we will send it, once, with nothing following it.