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Adult Learners

These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Art & Design field. Kidderminster College vocational art and design programmes are offered across a range of disciplines, including fine art, 3D, graphic design, textiles and photography. The will allow you to explore your creativity, learn new techniques and specialise in an area of your choice.

Access to Higher Education

Course Content

You will be helped to build up your skills by studying the compulsory core subjects:



  • English and Study Skills

  • Mathematics

  • IT


In addition to the core subjects you will be required to study three additional modules from:



  • Sociology

  • English Literature

  • Health Studies

  • Psychology

  • Human Physiology


Your final choice will be based on your individual interest and future career intentions. You will also have the opportunity to obtain GCSE equivalence for English and Maths. A GCSE qualification in Science is available for those who wish to pursue careers in teaching or nursing. You will have a personal tutor who will support you through the learning process and help you to make your application to university.

Jobs and Careers

Degree or diploma in Humanities and Social Science, further training in nursing or social work, teaching.

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Course code: FT03
Section: Adult Learners
Progression routes: Could allow you to progress onto a Degree or Diploma course in assorted disciplines.
Duration: One year full-time, or part-time over 2 years.
Entry requirements: No formal entry requirements are needed. We would expect you to have a high level of motivation along with a reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy. The application process requires you to attend a presentation and interview, and complete two short assessments of your written communication and number skills.
Interview required: Yes
Fee: If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable - please confirm with Learner Services. (The Adult Learner Grant or other financial assistance may be available to help you with course costs).
Additional costs / materials required: -
Tutor contact: Libby Meredith or Colin Billett on 01562 512107. lmeredith@kidderminster.ac.uk or cbillett@kidderminster.ac.uk
Qualifications gained: Access to Higher Education Diploma, and sundry qualifications in essential skills.
Awarding body: -
Examinations / assessment: You will carry out a range of different tasks for assessment including essays, individual research, group presentations and formal examinations.