Adult Learning
Please note: All summer Adult Leisure courses have been cancelled for the summer term. We will contact all students enrolled and we’re hoping to run these courses again from September.
Upskill your future
For nearly fifty years, Exeter College has been successfully providing professional and accredited courses for adults living in Exeter and the wider area. Our experience has shown us that students who participate in adult education develop a range of valuable skills which can be transferred to enhance individual or work-related aspirations.
We offer a wide range of courses and apprenticeships from entry level to degree level, so whether it is progressing in your career, returning to work, improving your Maths and English, working toward a degree or taking up a new interest, we will have a course for you.
Professional Courses
Looking to further your career? Look into our professional courses. From Accounting to Automotive, we may have the perfect course to help you progress in your career. Click here to search for courses.
Leisure Courses
Want to do something new in the new year? Our leisure courses can be a great way to meet new people and learn new skills. With courses from foreign languages to Mexican cuisine, who knows what new skills you’ll learn. Click here to search for courses.
GCSE Courses
We offer GCSEs to adults in English, Maths and Biology. This can be the perfect stepping stone to an Access course, or kick start the change in career you’ve always dreamed of. English and Maths are offered FREE to adults who don’t already have a C grade or above – Find out more here.
University Level
We offer a range of degree level courses through partner universities but taught here in Exeter. Click here for more information.
Access to Higher Education
An Access course is a one year course for adult learners looking to progress to university level study. We offer a range of access courses that help you get to university. Click here for more information.
Richard
"The apprentices bring a real passion and enthusiasm into the department. It's given us an opportunity to provide training that we otherwise would not have been able to provide, and helps us support both health and fitness, as well as the operational elements of the business." Apprenticeships provide a great way to review skills gaps and provide real long-term benefit to your business. It also allows you to offer an opportunity to someone that otherwise wouldn’t have had it.”
Operations Manager at the University of Exeter Sport
Dan
“Some businesses get stuck in their ways, but having an apprentice learning with the College can bring new ideas to your business. Apprentices get the opportunity to learn techniques and pick up influences that they might not have the opportunity to in their own company - it opens them up…”
Head Chef at Samuel Jones, St Austell Brewery
Amber
“The reason I wanted to do Business Administration was because there are so many job opportunities to explore within the industry. It meant that I would be able to work as part of a team and improve my customer service and communication skills, which are essential in any business. Alongside working in my office, my Apprenticeship has also allowed me to enrol on other courses that further my knowledge and skill set. I think an Apprenticeship is special because of the level of support you receive from your employer, colleagues and training provider to help you succeed in your role and career.”
University of Exeter, Level 3 Business Administrator
Where will you start your journey?
Our friendly Adult Advice team are always very happy to help so please don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions. In some instances, you will be required to have certain qualifications, such as a C/4* in English, but for others you might just need to have an interest in that subject. For individual entry requirements please check the course information on our website, email adultadvice@exe-coll.ac.uk or call 01392 400170.
