Learning for everyone
Ruskin College offers accessible adult learning for everyone, whatever your age or educational background. Our career-focused teaching is designed to help you fulfill your potential and we are here to support you at every step. With small class sizes and personalised advice, we will help you to progress into further study or employment.
Ruskin College is part of the award-winning University of West London (UWL), so you can be sure that your education here will include expert teaching and access to UWL's extensive student support. UWL is:
- University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
- Best modern* London university (non-specialist) in the Complete University Guide 2024.
- In the top 30% of universities nationwide in The Guardian University Guide 2024.
- Number 1 London university (non-specialist) - National Student Survey 2023**.
- Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
- 80% of UWL research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.
Undergraduate degrees
Our degree courses are taught in nurturing, small classes with individual support to help you get the most out of your degree and prepare you for your next steps, whether that's into work or further study.
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LLB (Hons) Law (Ruskin College)
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LLB (Hons) Law with Foundation Year (Ruskin College)
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BSc (Hons) Public Health (Ruskin College)
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Open days
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Open evening
24Apr20243pm-6pmOur open evening will give you the opportunity to learn more about studying at Ruskin College.
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Open evening
5Jun20243pm-6pmOur open evening will give you the opportunity to learn more about studying at Ruskin College.
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Open day
13Jul202411am-1pmOur open day will give you the opportunity to learn more about studying at Ruskin College.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
If you don't have A level qualifications this doesn't mean you can't progress and go on to study for a degree. Our access courses are open to adults without formal qualifications and are accepted by most universities for entry onto undergraduate degree courses. Financial support is available and we can advise you on how to apply and access funding.
Short courses
We offer a range of short courses throughout the year, across a range of subjects and interests, to give you a taste of going back to learning or to develop a new skill.
Short courses may be free of charge if you are eligible under the Pound Plus and Fee Remittance Policy. For those not eligible there is a course fee of £25.
You can still join a course after the start date if there are places available.
Bike maintenance - beginners
The basics of bike maintenance, essential safety checks, and essential repairs.
ESOL Everyday English - entry level
This course will improve competence and fluency for everyday situations - social, cultural and official. It focuses on pronunciation and basic grammar in a fun and welcoming environment.
ESOL Everyday English - level 1
This course is designed for anyone who has completed an entry level ESOL course or anyone with good conversational and grammar skills. If you're ready to take your language skills to the next level of fluency, this course is for you.
News
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Ruskin College event considers how lifelong learning can support the UK economy going forward
Former Secretary of State for Education and Chair of the Council of Labour Lord David Blunkett was keynote speaker at a discussion event – ‘The Skills Revolution - can lifelong learning save the UK economy’.
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NEON event at Ruskin College addresses sector equity challenge
Twenty-eight leaders in the field of equitable access to higher education gathered recently at an event in Ruskin College, Oxford, to explore the question: ‘Addressing the higher education equity crisis - what needs to be done?’
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Ruskin College seminar discusses the future of levelling up
The Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP), a UWL research centre, held an event - ‘the Future of Levelling Up’, examining progress in tackling regional inequality - at Ruskin College, Oxford on Thursday 11 May.
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Start the new year with a short course
Ruskin College are offering a range of short courses starting in January 2023.
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Make a new start in 2023
Starting a degree course in 2023 at Ruskin College can expand opportunities and boost career prospects.
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Proclamation of King Charles III
Proclamation of King Charles III - a statement from Professor Peter John, CBE.
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Not too late to start your course in 2022
With the new academic year on the horizon, Ruskin College is ready to welcome new students to the
latest chapter in our fascinating history.
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From Access to Nursing to Nursing Associate
Former student, Jannet, a 2019 Access to Nursing graduate, enjoyed a full circle moment, stopping by the College ahead of a shift in her new role as a Nursing Associate at the John Radcliffe hospital.
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Ruskin College joins the University of West London
Find out more about Ruskin College joining the University of West London.
Contact us
If you'd like to find out more about studying at Ruskin College, please get in touch.
We'd be happy to talk through the study options in detail, advise you about available funding and help you with your application.
- Call us on 01865 759658 or email courses@ruskin.ac.uk
- Complete our enquiries form.
disclaimer
* Modern universities are higher education institutions granted university status in, and after, 1992.
** The National Student Survey 2023 result is based on the average of all scores and excludes specialist institutions.