Open Days and information sessions

Our weekly applicant drop-in sessions run every Tuesday afternoon from 1–4pm until the end of August.

Drop by the Lifelong Learning Centre on Level 11 of the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building on the University of Leeds campus for help with your application for any of our courses, applying for student finance, writing your personal statement and anything else we can assist you with.

Remember, your deadline for applying will depend on what you want to study and your particular circumstances, so it's always worth getting in touch with us to make sure you’re clear on when you need to apply by.

Wednesday 3 June, 6 to 7.30pm – online

Thursday 11 June, 10.00am to 2.00pm – in-person

Join us in-person or online to learn about the following courses for mature learners at the University of Leeds:

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

You will:

• Try out a short taster session of each course
• Hear from other adults who have returned to education
• Learn about student finance and support for mature students at Leeds

Lunch and refreshments will be provided at the in-person event, and you'll also have the opportunity to explore the University campus.

We have a small number of free pre-school childcare places available in the University nursery for the in-person event. Please book as soon as possible if you need childcare and we'll call you to discuss your requirements.

Book your place for Pathways to university for adults.
 

Tuesday 9 June, 6 to 7.15pm – online

Join us online to learn about our part-time degrees in Child and Family Studies and Learning and Teaching with SEND.

You’ll hear from tutors and current students and have the opportunity to ask questions.

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.

Financial support to study is also available.

Book your place for Supporting learning, supporting families.
 

Wednesday 17 June, 6 to 7.30pm – online

Are you thinking about university but worried about the cost?

Do you want to find out more about the financial support available to help you study?

Join our online information session to learn about:

• Applying for student finance as a part-time student.
• Loans and grants available from Student Finance England for part-time degree courses.
• Additional financial assistance you could be entitled to.
• Support available to mature students here at the University of Leeds.

Book your place for An introduction to part-time student finance.

Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 September, 9.30am–2.30pm daily.

Thinking about your next steps? Never had the chance to get a degree?

Come along to this three day, in-person event at the Lifelong Learning Centre to explore what it’s like to study as a mature student.

Spend three days on the University of Leeds campus to:

• Try tasters of different subjects and explore what you could study.
• Learn about the financial support availalbe to help you study.
• Connect with other adult learners in a welcoming and friendly environment.

This opportunity is for adults who want to explore their options in education, who haven’t already been to university. If you already have a UK or overseas degree, or are studying for an Access to HE Diploma, the autumn school will not be relevant to you.

Lunch is included and limited free pre-school childcare places are available at the University nursery. Please book as early as possible if you require childcare and we’ll contact you to make arrangements.

Book your place for the Adult learner autumn school.