Lifelong Learning Opportunities with Mâir Bull

In this episode, Toria talks to education developer Mâir Bull,
about Manchester Metropolitan University’s short courses, part of
the trailblazing lifelong learning pilot. They discuss these new
bitesize CPD opportunities that offer a flexible and accessible
pathway to higher education.

Now in Higher Education as the programme lead for the Short
Courses, Mâir previously spent 16 years as a teacher and is a
currently vice-chair of governors at an alternative provision, a
school for children with social, emotional and mental health
needs (SEMH).
 
Follow her on Twitter @MairBull
Across England, 13 higher education institutions are offering a
range of short courses, delivered completely online, in-person,
or in a hybrid format. Manchester Metropolitan University offers
level 4 short courses that can be completed individually or as a
block of four to achieve a Certificate of Higher Education.

From 2025, the government’s current plans indidcate these
opportunities will be expanded, enabling full degrees to be
achieved using this very part-time, ‘pick-a-mix’ model.
 
Find out more information via the links below.
Manchester Metropolitan Univerity’s Short Courses:
 https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/short-courses


Twitter: @MMUShortCourses

OfS information about the wider
pilot:https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/skills-and-employment/higher-education-short-course-trial/


Government page about the new student loan product available for
this pilot:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/higher-education-short-course-loans


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