How to Apply

Once you’ve found the course that’s right for you, you’ll no doubt want to secure your place so that you can start looking forward to your exciting new journey!

The process is designed to be quick and easy so that there’s nothing to stand in the way of your future. It might, however, look different depending on whether you’re a school leaver or an adult learner.

Information for School leavers

School leavers can apply for a course through our website by clicking the ‘apply now’ icon found on each course page. Where it’s preferred, we can also provide you with a paper application form.

Our application process for the upcoming academic year typically opens at the end of September. While you can apply at any point before GCSE results day, we strongly recommend that school leavers submit their applications as soon as possible because our courses are very popular and do tend to fill up fast.

For more information visit, how to apply – a guide for school leavers.

Information for part-time Adult learners

Adult learners can generally apply for part-time courses through our website by clicking the ‘apply now’ icon found on each course page. Where it’s preferred, we can also provide you with a paper application form.

Our adult courses have different start dates throughout the year and you can apply for these the minute the course listing goes live. However, we strongly recommend that you submit your application for our in-person courses as soon as possible because our courses are very popular and do tend to fill up fast.

Information for Higher Education

If you’re applying for a full-time Higher Education course at our University Centre then you’ll need to apply through UCAS. However, applications for our part-time courses can still be made though our website by clicking the ‘apply now’ button on each page.

For more information, please visit University Centre – how to apply

Middleton Campus
Rochdale Road, Middleton
Manchester, M24 6XH
0161 643 7560
Rochdale Campus
St. Mary’s Gate
Rochdale, OL12 6RY
01706 345 346