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.
Overview
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.
Course Code: C6821
Key Information
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Start Date
30 Jan 2020 -
Study Hours
Part Time
8 hours per week
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Duration
19 weeks -
Campus
St Margaret's Campus
The aim of the Marketing CIM Foundation Certificate level 3 is to provide the practising marketer with relevant, contemporary marketing content to equip them for the current global landscape. CIM qualifications are recognised by businesses all over the world. Learning is brought to life through meaningful and active assessment methods which embrace the modern marketing […]
AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
Course Code: C0293
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Start Date
Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
6 hours per week
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Duration
5 weeks
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Campus
Abbey Park Campus
The Level 1 Award in Accountancy (AAT) is a FREE course for 19+ students and is being offered to adult students who might benefit from holding a basic accounting qualification. It is particularly relevant for anyone who might be interested in setting up and running their own business in the future. On completion […]
Accountancy Fast Track AAT level 2 and level 3
Course Code: C5910
Key Information
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Start Date
02 Sep 2019
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Study Hours
Full Time
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Duration
1 year
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
This Fast Track Diploma is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance. You will acquire the core book – keeping skills and knowledge at level 2 to enable you to then move on to complete the advanced diploma all within one academic year. This qualification is suitable […]
Accounting AAT Certificate level 2
Course Code: C0283
Key Information
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Start Date
09 Sep 2019
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Study Hours
Part Time
7 hours per week
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Duration
1 year
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
The course is for adults aged 19+. The level 2 Accountancy is an ideal course if you wish to work in accounting, auditing and related areas of law and data processing. The course provides a practical approach to accounting work. It gives you a thorough grounding in the basics of accounting and/or bookkeeping, and prepares […]
Accounting AAT Diploma level 3
Course Code: C0193
Key Information
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Start Date
09 Sep 2019
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Study Hours
Part Time
7 hours per week
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Duration
1 year
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
AAT is a professional and well-recognised accounting technician qualification, providing a practical approach to accounting work. The AAT Level 3 Diploma online builds on basic financial knowledge by teaching complex accounting tasks such as preparing final accounts for partnerships and sole traders, and maintaining cost accounting paperwork. It is suitable for those who have completed […]
Accounting AAT Diploma level 3
Course Code: C0199
Key Information
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Start Date
02 Sep 2019
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Study Hours
Full Time
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Duration
1 year
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
AAT is a professional and well-recognised accounting technician qualification, providing a practical approach to accounting work. The AAT level 3 diploma builds on basic financial knowledge by teaching complex accounting tasks such as preparing final accounts for partnerships and sole traders, and maintaining cost accounting paperwork. It is suitable for those who have completed the […]
Accounting AAT level 2
Course Code: C4745
Key Information
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Start Date
02 Sep 2019
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Study Hours
Full Time
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Duration
1 year
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
This level 2 accountancy course is an ideal starter course if you wish to work in accounting, auditing and related areas of law and data processing. The course provides a practical approach to accounting work. It gives you a thorough grounding in the basics of accounting and/or bookkeeping, and prepares you to excel in entry-level […]
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
Course Code: C6134
Key Information
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Start Date
02 May 2019
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week
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Duration
7 weeks
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
This course is for adults aged 19+. The course is a basic introduction to the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator 2017. This course is aimed at all those who want to learn the leading vector-based graphics programme Adobe Illustrator CC at a beginners’ level. The course can support designing website, graphics, logos, illustrations, information graphics, maps […]
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
Course Code: C5341
Key Information
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Start Date
28 Feb 2020
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week
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Duration
7 weeks
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
This course is for adults aged 19+. The course is a basic introduction to the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator 2017. This course is aimed at all those who want to learn the leading vector-based graphics programme Adobe Illustrator CC at a beginners’ level. The course can support designing website, graphics, logos, illustrations, information graphics, maps […]