Our Adult Learning provision is rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted (2024 report).
At HSDC, we believe learning should never stop. Lifelong learning can open your eyes, broaden your horizons and enrich your life, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
That’s why we offer a wide range of flexible courses designed to help you gain new skills, boost your career prospects, explore a new interest, and meet like-minded people. Whether you’re returning to education or learning for the first time in years, you’ll find all the support and flexibility you need at HSDC.
At HSDC we’re passionate about making adult learning accessible. That’s why our courses are flexible, with weekday and evening courses available – to help you fit learning around your work and other commitments. Plus, some of our courses are FREE!
Take a look at our courses:
If you want to study a Higher Education (HE) course but do not have the entry requirements, these courses are designed to support you and start your journey into HE.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
We have ESOL courses from Entry Level to Level 2.
Functional Skills – English and Maths
Our part time courses range from Entry Level to Level 2. These courses are offered at our Alton, Havant and South Downs campuses.
If you did not achieve an A*–C or grade 4 or above (grading change in 2017) the first time round or have not had the opportunity to study for GCSEs before, we can help.
Many people may be eligible for government funding, meaning that you will not pay for your course.
If you’re considering studying at degree level, HSDC’s HE courses provide an alternative to university. We offer a range of HNC/D, Foundation and BA (Hons) degree courses in a range of subjects from engineering, to health & social care and early years.
These courses are a great way to improve your career prospects, learn new skills and achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You can arrange your study time to fit around your lifestyle, in the comfort of your own home.
Part Time – Career Development and Skills Based Courses
These flexible courses are perfect for getting you back into work, training for a new career or gaining a professional qualification to enhance your existing career.
We provide a variety of free part-time courses for adults who are unemployed, economically inactive, and are seeking a return to work, or individuals who would like to develop their skills. Even if you are in employment, you may be eligible to receive full or part funding for a course to make it free or to support making the course more affordable and accessible.
We can also provide information, guidance, and access to careers information to help you get the most out of your time with us. We run adult learning courses at a variety of locations.
We provide individuals aged 18+ who are employed or at risk of redundancy to develop skills that will enable in-work progression or progression into apprenticeships or education. Through this programme we also provide support to businesses to take on and develop individuals to fill intermediate, technical and higher level skills gaps and shortages.
We deliver accredited provision at Levels 3 and 4, aligned with priority sectors, as well as professional training, and leadership and management training across all sectors.
If you are interested in finding out more about the courses available to you please get in touch on 023 9387 9999.
To find out how to apply for our adult learning courses visit the How to Apply page.
If you’d like to chat through any of the courses available, please contact our Adult Learning Team on 023 9387 9999 or email adultlearning@hsdc.ac.uk
Please note that you must be aged 19 or over to study any Adult Learning courses.