Higher education short courses: information for learners
Higher education short courses currently available for learners across England.
Applies to England
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Higher education short courses offer students shorter, more flexible learning. They are:
- funded – learners are eligible for a tuition fee loan
- between 8 to 12 weeks long
- offered in subjects at levels 4 to 6
- available at 22 universities and colleges across England
How to apply
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Choose your course from ‘Higher education short courses available’. Then apply directly through your chosen university’s website or email them.
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Wait for your university or college give you an offer letter and confirm that the course is eligible for funding.
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Review the eligibility criteria and loan information. Apply for student finance if you’re eligible.
This is a 3-year trial. It’s part of the development of the lifelong learning entitlement which will be launched from 2025.
The lifelong learning entitlement provides funding for 4 years of post-18 education (equivalent to £37,000 in today’s fees). You can use this over your lifetime.
Updates to this page
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'Courses available in the higher education short courses trial' list updated: 2 courses for Manchester Metropolitan University added to North West.
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'Courses available in the higher education short courses trial' list updated: 4 courses from Staffordshire University added to West Midlands.
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'Courses available in the higher education short courses trial' list updated: Teesside University course details now available through the link to their website.
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Updated 'Courses available in the higher education short courses trial'. Added information on funding.
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Updated 'Courses in the higher education short courses trial'.
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Updated 'Courses in the higher education short courses trial'.
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Updated 'Courses in the higher education short courses trial'.
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