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. 

Open days

  • Open evening

    5
    Jun
    2024
    3pm-6pm

    Our open evening will give you the opportunity to learn more about studying at Ruskin College.

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  • Open day

    13
    Jul
    2024
    11am-1pm

    Our open day will give you the opportunity to learn more about studying at Ruskin College.

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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.

Creative banners for Artweeks Exhibition at Ruskin

26
Apr
2024
5
Jul
2024
2.30pm-5.30pm

Come and join in creating banners for the Oxfordshire Artweeks Exhibition at Ruskin College.

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Mindfulness - coping with stress

26
Apr
2024
5
Jul
2024
4pm-6pm

The course will help you to explore the nature of stress and identify how best to respond to reduce negative emotions.

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ESOL for education - essential English skills (stage 3)

26
Apr
2024
5
Jul
2024
6pm-8pm

The Stage 3 English course is designed to further develop the English language proficiency of non-native speakers.

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Contact us

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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.

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.