We’re excited that you’ve chosen to study with us!
We have a wide range of Adult Learning courses which run throughout the year.
Please look at the application instructions below for the course you would like to start with us:
Access to Higher Education Courses:
Because our Access students come from such a wide range of backgrounds, the application process is a little bit different than our other courses.
The first thing you need to do is contact our friendly Adult Learning Team. Give them a call on 023 9387 9999 or email adultlearning@hsdc.ac.uk – they’ll take down your details, and get in contact with what happens next.
ESOL Course:
If you are applying for an ESOL course, you will be required to come in for an initial assessment before you can enrol. Please contact our Adult Learning Team on 023 9387 999.
You can expect to hear back from us within 48 hours of submitting your application, at this point you’ll be given the time and date of your College interview.
Functional Skills and GCSE Courses in English and Maths:
If you are applying for a Functional Skills or GCSE course, you will be required to come in for an initial assessment before you can enrol. Please contact our Adult Learning Team on 023 9387 999.
You can expect to hear back from us within 48 hours of submitting your application, at this point you’ll be given the time and date of your College interview.
Upskilling and Professional Part Time Courses:
For our professional and skills based part time courses, please download the application form in the top right hand box on this webpage and complete all the relevant information.
You can expect to hear back from us within 48 hours of submitting your application.
We are here to help you
If you require any help identifying the best part time course for you, or want to find out more about course fees and the funding options available to you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on 023 9387 9999 or email adultlearning@hsdc.ac.uk.
Age Requirements for Adult Learning Courses
To enrol on most of our Adult Learning courses, you must be aged 19 or over. However, some specific courses are open to learners aged 18 and over. Please refer to individual course pages for full eligibility details.