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Guidance: Higher education short courses: information for learners

Department For Education

July 14
12:20 2023

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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

  1. Choose your course from Higher education short courses available. Then apply directly through your chosen universitys website or email them.

  2. Wait for your university or college give you an offer letter and confirm that the course is eligible for funding.

  3. Review the eligibility criteria and loan information. Apply for student finance if youre eligible.

This is a 3-year trial. Its part of the development of the lifelong loan entitlement which will be launched from 2025.

The lifelong loan entitlement provides funding for 4 years of post-18 education (equivalent to 37,000 in todays fees). You can use this over your lifetime.

Published 21 March 2022
Last updated 14 July 2023 +show all updates
  1. 'Courses available in the higher education short courses trial' list updated: Teesside University course details now available through the link to their website.

  2. Updated 'Courses available in the higher education short courses trial'. Added information on funding.

  3. Updated 'Courses in the higher education short courses trial'.

  4. Updated 'Courses in the higher education short courses trial'.

  5. Updated 'Courses in the higher education short courses trial'.

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