Courses designed to further your career.

CITY College Birmingham is committed to widening participation in education and training.

Its higher education courses are designed for anyone who is looking to progress further in their job, wanting a career change, or seeking to gain a higher level work-related qualificat ion The HE courses also provide a fast track route to a degree at university.

The college encourages applications from mature students - anyone over 21 years of age - with relevant experience who may not meet the general entrance requirements. Mature students often achieve outstanding results.

Applicants are considered on the basis of their experience and their capacity to benefit from the course. You will be interviewed by a member of the course team, who will consider a wide range of indicators including evidence of previous study and educational attainment, relevant work experience, references and reasons for wanting to join the course.

It is possible to study on a full-time or part-time basis. Higher education courses are delivered at different college campuses, which means that you can study locally at a centre which suits you.

Feedback from HE students shows that they chose to study at City College for the following reasons: n Well-qualified, specialist staff who are committed to student success.

n Good links with local universities for progression to top-up degrees.

n Provision of specialist careers advice and guidance to support progression to employment.

n Value for money as students do not pay top-up tuition fees.

n Facilities including learning resources and computers with internet access.

n Smaller class sizes and good peer support from other students.

n Good one-to-one academic and tutorial support sessions.

n Opportunities to complete work placements and take part in visits.