16 to 18 year olds
Study after school with help to choose, apply and settle in. Parents and carers are welcome at every step.
How to apply
Applying and enrolling are two different steps. Start with the one you are at.
This is a demonstration:
This site does not collect applications. The links below show where the real application and enrolment steps will connect.
Now taking applications for the next intake
Applying
Choose a course and tell us about yourself. This comes first, and you can apply for more than one course.
Enrolling
Enrolling comes after you have an offer. It confirms your place, your details and the support you will have.
Five steps from choosing to starting
Choose your course or courses
Search by subject, level, campus or your postcode. Read the entry requirements on the course page, and pick one or two courses you would be happy to start.
Apply
Use the apply link on the course page. Tell us a little about yourself and any support you might need. Applying costs nothing and is not a promise either way.
Register and enrol
We confirm we have your application and ask you to register your details. When you accept an offer you enrol: bring photo ID, proof of address and, for adult courses, anything that shows you are eligible for funding.
Come for an interview or a talk
Most courses invite you in for a friendly conversation with a tutor. Some invite you to a group talk instead. You can bring someone with you.
Receive your offer and plan what comes next
We write to you with an offer, or with other courses that might suit you better. Your offer explains any results you still need, how to accept, and when your induction is.
Placeholder copy: interview lengths, ID requirements and funding checks are examples, and the admissions team will confirm the real rules for each course.
Interviews are conversations, not tests
Nobody is trying to catch you out. A tutor wants to hear what you enjoy, what you hope to do next and what would help you succeed.
- There is no exam, and you do not need to prepare anything.
- It is usually short and friendly.
- You can bring a parent, carer, friend or support worker.
- If you would rather talk by phone or video, or need adjustments, we will arrange it.
Find your route
Adult learners
Evening, part-time and online courses, with advice on funding and on fitting study around work and family.
Higher education
Some courses take applications directly and others go through UCAS. The course page tells you which one to use.
International applicants
Your right to study here depends on your immigration status, so talk to us before you apply.
If you cannot attend an interview
We can talk by phone or video, offer another date, or make adjustments so you can take part.
Questions, grouped by who you are
Answers to common questions are being updated. Email the admissions team if you need help now.
Still stuck?
Our admissions team can talk through your options and help with any step.