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Check through our Community Learning courses and sign up to acquire new skills, build your confidence, improve your mental health and have fun while meeting new people. See where Ruskin College can take you. 

If you have any queries or want to sign up to our mailing list, please contact communitylearning@ruskin.ac.uk.

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We offer a wide variety of short courses at our main campus and at local community and neighbourhood centres. 

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.

Subjects range from gardening to bike maintenance and courses in English and mathematics. 

You can join courses after the start date if places are still available.

Short courses

Digital photography - stage 3 advanced (DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras)

15
Apr
2024
20
May
2024
9am-12 noon

Follow on from the Intermediate course with a focus on enhancing and expanding introduced skills from the previous courses (stages 1 and 2).

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Digital photography - stage 2 intermediate (DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras)

15
Apr
2024
20
May
2024
12.30pm-3.30pm

This course is designed as a follow on course to the ‘Digital Photography stage 1 beginners (DSLR, Mirrorless and Compact Cameras)’.

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Exploring creative photography

15
Apr
2024
20
May
2024
4pm-7pm

This course focuses on introducing individuals to the world of creative photography.

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Bike maintenance - beginners

22
Apr
2024
8
Jul
2024
9.30am-12 noon

The basics of bike maintenance, essential safety checks, and essential repairs.

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ESOL Everyday English - entry level

22
Apr
2024
8
Jul
2024
10am-12 noon

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.

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ESOL Everyday English - level 1

22
Apr
2024
8
Jul
2024
12.30pm-2.30pm

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.

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Bike maintenance - intermediate

22
Apr
2024
8
Jul
2024
12.30pm-3pm

Bike maintenance aimed at students that have either completed beginners or have some experience with fixing bikes.

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Introduction to Sociology

22
Apr
2024
8
Jul
2024
4pm-6pm

In this short introductory course, you will cover the essential information you need to understand and enjoy some topics in Sociology.

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ESOL Everyday English - language and skills for working and living in the UK

22
Apr
2024
15
Jul
2024
6pm-8pm

Learn to communicate more effectively in English in everyday life.

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Hair and beauty - manicure and hand massage

23
Apr
2024
21
May
2024
10am-12 noon

You will learn how to look after your family’s hands and nails and learn some simple massage techniques.

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ESOL English for employment - entry level

23
Apr
2024
2
Jul
2024
10am-12 noon

This course focuses on discussions about current job trends and learning the vocabulary of job adverts.

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Hair and beauty intermediate - party hair styling to improve your confidence

23
Apr
2024
21
May
2024
12.30pm-2.30pm

You will learn how to create party hairstyles for different occasions using accessories and hair extensions.

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Contact us

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If you'd like to find out more about studying short courses at Ruskin College, please get in touch.

We are on hand to talk through our courses in detail and help you register.

Email us on communitylearning@ruskin.ac.uk