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I am an Adult Learner

Welcome to Runshaw Adult College. Explore our courses and discover your future!

Runshaw College offers a wide range of adult courses for adults over 19 years old. You can build on existing qualifications, take a professional course to improve your job prospects or prepare for applying to university with one of our hugely popular Access courses.

Your course may be 100% funded, subject to eligibility, so take a look at what we have to offer. Runshaw Adult College has something for everyone. Explore our Adult Courses below or click here to view all our courses in one place. As an adult student (aged 19+) at Runshaw College you can be assured of an outstanding educational experience.

For an informal chat contact us on 01772 642040 or e-mail us at adulteducation@runshaw.ac.uk or download our Adult College Prospectus.

September 2026 Applications are now open! Apply Now             

Access to Higher Education

Whether you are leaving college, or looking to develop or change your career, we can help you choose the right course for you! Click here to browse our Access courses.
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Accounting

Thinking about a career in finance but not sure where to start? Want to gain practical accounting skills that open doors to better opportunities? Click here to browse our Accounting courses.
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Counselling

Every counsellor starts somewhere. Learn the skills, techniques, and self-awareness needed to progress to higher-level counselling qualifications. Click here to browse our Counselling courses.
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Functional Skills

Unlock opportunities with our Functional Skills courses. Whether it’s for work, study, or personal growth, these courses open doors in 17 weeks. Click here to find out more.
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Health & Social Care

Our Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications will develop the knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s sectors.
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Human Resources

Our Level 3 Human Resource & CPD course is designed to give learners a strong grounding in core HR and people management skills.
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Teaching Assistant

Our Level 2 course is designed to prepare you to support the teacher and the delivery of curriculum within a school, as well as introduce the skills necessary to help children develop their skills.
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Employer & CPD Courses

Want to turn your passion for developing others into a recognised qualification? A CIPD accredited qualification could take your career further.
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Begin your own Runshaw story.

If you’re not sure which of our college courses suits you best, then just use our Runshaw Course Converter! Just select some subjects you enjoy studying and we’ll do the rest! In no time you will be ready to create your very own Runshaw Story!

Open Events

Our Apprenticeship, Adult Education & Employer Showcase Events take place throughout the academic year.
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Adult College News

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Financial Support

At Runshaw College we want all of our students to enjoy their college experience without this worry.
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Not sure on your future career path?

Discover all the details below, or take our quick Profile Quiz to receive personalised course recommendations and find the perfect pathway for you!

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Access to Higher Education

Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

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NHS Interviews

Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia

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Everyday Digital Skills

Essential Digital Skills

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A Level Computer Science

Level 3 Cyber Security & Computing

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A Level Statistics

A Level Statistics

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Work Placement

Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Level 4

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