University of Bradford among first to offer new courses under major education reforms

BCoT selected for new student finance scheme encouraging adults to learn

Adults will soon be able to return to education at BCoT thanks to flexible new learning pathways announced by the government.

Milton Keynes institutions among first to offer student finance for ‘module’ courses as well as university degrees

Two Milton Keynes institutions are among the first in the country to offer access to student finance for shorter courses known as modules, as well as longer university degrees.

University of Bradford among first to offer new courses under major education reforms

Adults will be able to access university and college through new flexible, bite-sized courses.

Adults locked out of learning able to access university and college in once-in-a-generation reforms

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Flexible student finance reforms open new route into higher education

Flexible student finance reforms will allow adults to fund modular university and college courses from 2026, supporting lifelong learning and tackling skills shortages.

West Midlands – Adults locked out of learning able to access university and college in once-in-a-generation reforms

From September 2026, student finance will be available for retraining later in life and shorter courses, for the first time in its history. Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening this September. The change means people can gain qualifications over time, instead of facing the choice between a three-year full-time degree or nothing, opening up opportunities for t…