MANY STUDENTS choose not to study on a full-time basis. For instance, those with employment or family commitments may decide to undertake a part-time course instead.
Not all higher education courses are available on a part-time basis, but a good many are. This is particularly true of postgraduate, vocational and non-degree courses. Check with universities and colleges, or carry out a course search, to see what part-time provision is available in your chosen subject area(s).
You can search for information on short courses and lifelong learning opportunities using our 'Find a short course' search. This search only returns data provided by institutions as part of their profile pages in our University finder.
Studying need not be seen as a break or an interruption of your career. Both universities and employers have recognised that effective studying can be integrated as part of a career, and that higher education provision can be an important part of career development at any stage of your working life. This is an important principle in what is known as 'lifelong learning'. You can find out more information on the Lifelong Learning website.
Many universities have a special department which deals with enquiries about part-time study. This department will have a name such as Centre for Lifelong Learning, or Centre for Continuing Education. They are the focal point for enquiries about part-time courses, and are experts at giving guidance and information on how to choose a course to suit your study aims.
Financial assistance may be available for you or your employer, to help fund any course of further learning.
Many universities and colleges may offer more flexibility in how their programmes are delivered - with study being delivered to fit around your requirements. You can find out what opportunities are available by talking to universities and colleges or by carrying out a course search.
You may also with to consider distance learning programmes that often allow you to study completely at your own pace, allowing you to fit learning around your other commitments.
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