Ways back in
Open to you
Leaving Dudley College didn't close the door. Whatever you studied and whenever you left, you can come back to learn, and many adults can study for free.
Careers guidance, still yours.
The college's careers team works with past students as well as current ones. Talk to an adviser face to face or online about a course, a change of direction, an application or your CV, and book the appointment online.
Careers guidanceEnglish and maths, free if you need them.
If you're 19 or over and don't have a grade 4 in English or maths, you can study for free: GCSE English and maths, both with evening classes, and Functional Skills from entry level to Level 2.
Free English and mathsFree courses, if you're eligible.
A range of courses is free for adults aged 19 or over who live in the West Midlands Combined Authority area. Whether yours is depends on the course, where you live and what you earn, and if you're 19 to 23 your first full Level 3 is free.
Fees and free coursesAccess to Higher Education.
One-year diplomas for adults in Applied Science, Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery, and Social Science, two days a week and starting in September: a fast-track route to a degree. Short of the entry requirements? A Pre-Access course may get you ready.
Access to HE coursesUniversity-level study, around work.
HNCs in electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and construction, by day or in the evening. The engineering HNCs have evening classes and a January start. For part-time courses you apply straight to the college, at any time of year.
University-level coursesShort evening courses at Level 4.
Evening courses for business, such as Data Analytics for Business, starting in January 2027, and an introduction to artificial intelligence for business, starting in March 2027. Free if you're eligible.
Computing and IT at Level 4Earn while you learn.
Apprenticeships from Level 2 up to Level 5, starting at different times through the year. Already in work? With your employer's support you can do one in the job you have. Looking? The current vacancies are listed.
ApprenticeshipsCome and see us.
The college runs events for adults through the year. The next open day is on 16 January 2027, from 10am to 2pm.
Events for adultsNot sure where to start? Call the college on 01384 363 000, or use the form on the contact page. Say you're a former student and what you'd like to do next.
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