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Adult Learning

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.

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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.

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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.

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    Virtual Apprenticeship Open Evening

    While the Exeter College Apprenticeship Hub and other College sites remain closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, our first ever Virtual Open Evening will give you the opportunity to learn more about Apprenticeships from the comfort of your own home.

    • 26 Oct 2020
    • 16:00 - 18:00
    26Oct
  • Virtual Experience Live Talks

    Come along and discover your local Ofsted Outstanding college

    • All Sites 18 Nov 2020
    • 17:00 - 20:00
    18Nov
  • Virtual Experience Live Talks

    Come along and discover your local Ofsted Outstanding college

    • All Sites 19 Jan 2021
    • 17:00 - 19:00
    19Jan