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Further Education Courses

Overview

We run a huge variety of further education courses, the majority of which run on weekdays in the daytime. Our courses are offered at all levels across a wide range of areas such as: business, construction, sport, art and design, engineering, health and social care, childcare and more. We also offer a huge range of apprenticeships within these areas if you want to earn while you learn.

Who are Leicester College’s further education courses for?

Further education courses are suitable for both school leavers and people who want to return to learning. They are taught across three campuses in industry standard facilities to allow our learners to gain experience with equipment and environment that are found in the workplace.

If you are aged 16 to 18 when you start your course with us and you don’t have English and/or maths GCSE at grade 4 (C) or equivalent, these subjects will be an essential part of your study programme.

Further education courses can also be for people who are looking to start a new career: you can study with no matter your age

Further Information

Studying a full time course here offers a lot of progression options for example if you are studying a lower level course you can progress up through the courses and in some circumstances you can achieve a degree.

Here at Leicester College we’re proud of our partnership with De Montfort University (DMU). Studying on a course at Leicester College awarded by DMU is a stepping stone towards a successful career for many of our learners.

We also have a brilliant career team who help people progress onto Higher education and get into jobs after finishing there course at Leicester College.

Mathematics GCSE Adult 19+ – C6996

Course Code: C6996

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 19 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    7 hours per week
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Fit studying for a maths GCSE around your existing commitments with online study. During the year you will progress through maths study, including subjects like numbers; algebra; geometry; probability and statistics; and ratios to give you the knowledge and skills needed to sit the GCSE maths exams at the end of the year.

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Core Maths – C7979

Course Code: C7979

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 20 Sep 2023
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 1 year
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Are you looking for a core Maths Course? Look no further This course is a valuable qualification for students who want to improve their maths skills and prepare for further study or employment. The course is challenging but rewarding, and it can help you develop the skills you need to succeed in life.

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Acting for Beginners – C8071

Course Code: C8071

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 22 Jan 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 7 weeks
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

Leicester College has a long tradition of teaching acting, dance and musical theatre courses with many of its students currently starring in West End shows, touring nationally or on TV. Our professional, industry-standard studios and theatres (along with a little help from the tutors) provide outstanding facilities for full and part-time learners.

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Acting (Intermediate) – C8081

Course Code: C8081

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 30 Jan 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 7 weeks
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

This exciting 7-week course, will take place in the Abbey Park Campus Theatre. The Intermediate Acting: Refining the Craft course is designed for adults who have completed our beginners' acting course and are looking to further develop their acting skills. This course delves deeper into acting techniques, character development, and scene work.

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Advanced Pattern Cutting 2 – C8196

Course Code: C8196

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Mar 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 7 weeks
  • map Campus St Margaret's Campus

This course is for adults aged 19+. Are you looking to develop your industry skills and knowledge in Pattern Cutting and garment manufacture? This seven-week course gives you the opportunity to use a wide range of industrial equipment to develop your skills, draft a pattern and produce a garment using professional techniques. Intended as a […]

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Pattern Cutting and Making for Women’s Trousers level 1 – C1103

Course Code: C1103

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Mar 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    5 hours per week
  • duration Duration 7 weeks
  • map Campus St Margaret's Campus

This course is for adults aged 19+. Are you looking to develop your industry skills and knowledge in women’s trouser and pattern making? This seven-week course gives you the opportunity to use a wide range of industrial equipment to develop your skills to produce a garment using professional techniques. Intended as a part-time hobby course […]

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Centre Stage – Putting on a Show – C8259

Course Code: C8259

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 08 Apr 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 7 weeks
  • map Campus Abbey Park Campus

This exciting 7 week course is designed for adults who have completed our beginners' or Intermediate acting courses to develop their acting skills, confidence and communication. Participants will learn about all things stage production, etiquette, and navigating performance situations.

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Adobe Illustrator for Beginners – C5341

Course Code: C5341

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 10 Apr 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 7 weeks
  • map Campus St Margaret's Campus

Interested in graphics or improving your skill set with Adobe products? Join us for this short part-time programme to learn the basics of Illustrator. From designing your own website, graphics or logos this course will give you the knowledge to fly solo as a freelance designer or further study into other Adobe design software.

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Relief and Intaglio Printmaking Introduction – C7898

Course Code: C7898

Key Information

  • start date Start Date 11 Apr 2024
  • study hours Study Hours Part Time
    3 hours per week
  • duration Duration 7 weeks
  • map Campus St Margaret's Campus

This course introduces students to two of the three most basic modern techniques used in print artistry today, namely Relief and Intaglio printmaking. Over a seven week period you will be instructed in how to set-up the machinery, work with a range of materials, and develop the pracical skills necessary to develop your skills.

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