Open Days and information sessions
Our free on-campus and online events will help you find out more about our foundation year courses and full/part-time degrees for adult learners.
You can also join our general sessions, where we’ll cover topics such as student finance, returning to education and support for mature students.
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Upcoming events
Applicant drop-in sessions
In these sessions we’ll help you with completing your application for courses taught by the Lifelong Learning Centre, applying for student finance, writing your personal statement and anything else you need help with.
Our weekly applicant drop-in sessions run every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm (please note there will be no drop-in on Tuesday 22 April and Tuesday 27 May when the University will be closed).
There's no need to book for these sessions – you can just turn up.
Explore your potential
Thursday 8 May 6-7.30pm
Ready to take your career to the next level?
Did you know that the University of Leeds has flexible entry routes for adults?
Join the Lifelong Learning Centre for a free and informal networking event at Leeds University Business School.
You'll connect with other adult learners and teaching staff from our part-time Business Management and Leadership BSc programme and take part in a session on using LinkedIn more effectively.
Taught on an evening plus four Saturdays each year, the Business Management and Leadership degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to help you excel in a dynamic global landscape.
It offers:
- supportive teaching
- first class facilities
- wraparound student support.
This event will include:
- advice on using LinkedIn to enhance your online networking
- an opportunity to make a free and impartial, one-to-one appointment with a member of our advice and guidance team
- information about the Alternative Entry Scheme for mature learners at Leeds.
Open Days
Discover how one day could change your life. Our Open Days are an opportunity to learn about our courses and explore campus. Our information sessions, which run throughout the year, cover topics such as student finance, returning to education and support for mature students.
Our 2025 Open Day dates are:
- Friday 13 June
- Saturday 14 June
- Saturday 4 October
- Saturday 18 October.
Studying as a mature student
Tuesday 20 May, 6-7.15pm
Are you an adult looking to return to study?
This free, online event will aim to dispel myths and answer common questions about studying at university as a mature student.
You will:
- find out about our courses and support for adult learners here at the Lifelong Learning Centre
- hear from some of our current mature students
- have the opportunity to ask questions relevant to your individual circumstances.
Supporting learning, supporting families
Learning and Teaching with SEND - Wednesday 4 June, 6.30-7.45pm (online)
Child and Family Studies – Thursday 5 June, 6.30-7.45pm (online)
Both courses - Wednesday 11 June, 5.30-7.30pm (in-person)
Free online and in-person taster sessions to learn about our part-time degrees in Child and Family Studies and Learning and Teaching with SEND.
These courses can allow you to:
- develop your career in education or with children, young people or families
- balance study around your other commitments with classes taught one afternoon or evening per week
- learn in a supportive environment with other adults.
Join us from the comfort of home, or attend an in-person evening session on the University of Leeds campus, to try out a taster of these courses. You'll have the opportunity to hear from tutors and current students, and to get your questions answered.
University pathways for mature students
Thursday 1 May, 10am-2pm (in-person)
Tuesday 17 June, 6-7.45pm (online)
Free in-person and online taster events to learn about:
- Preparation for Higher Education – a part-time, evening foundation year for adults.
- Professional Studies – a broad degree designed for adults, available part-time or full-time.
Join us at the Lifelong Learning Centre, in-person or online, to find out more about these courses for mature learners at the University of Leeds.
- take part in short taster sessions
- get information on student finance
- learn about support for mature students at Leeds
- hear from current students.
At the in-person event lunch and refreshments will be provided, and you'll have the opportunity to explore the University campus.
There are also a small number of pre-school childcare places available for the in-person event. Please book as soon as possible if you need childcare and we'll call you to discuss your request.