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