Anyone can join Lifelong Learning at Aberystwyth University

We have a range of courses available that are suitable for both personal and professional development. Our courses are open to adults of all ages, as well as students at any university who may find our degree boosters useful.

Many of our courses are run via distance or blended learning that allows you the flexibility to study when and where you want. We continue to offer face-to-face courses in a variety of subject areas. Our qualified and experienced tutors provide accessible study resources and are on-hand to offer expert tuition and guidance.

To enable access to all, we keep our course fees as competitive as possible. If you live in Wales you may be eligible to have your course fees paid through our Fee Waiver Scheme.

All of our courses can be studied as stand-alone modules or you can work towards a Certificate or Diploma of Higher Education in certain subject areas. 

How to enrol on a course

Student Testimonials

What our learners say…

  • "Thank you very much for your feedback and thank you for this amazing course. I not only learned a lot but also enjoyed it very much!"

  • "Your comments and support have been very helpful to me and I certainly do feel that I have come a long way with my skills so I'm really looking forward to the next course"

  • "This course offers a really valuable skillset. The incremental learning was also easy to follow"

  • "Very interesting and fantastic tutor"

  • "Good overall coverage of topics, very thorough and helpful feedback, useful examples"

  • "The content of the course is structured in a really nice way and broken down into manageable sections, strong on structured exercises that reinforce learning, tutor approachable and easy to understand"

  • "The course way exceeded my expectations.  I learnt so much" 

  • "I really enjoyed the assignments as they gave me an opportunity to apply what I had learned and put theory into practice" 

  • "I would encourage anyone who needs to improve their presentation skills to do this course because it provides you with an opportunity to explore your ideas, present your argument and experience scrutiny.  This is a vital life skill in todays competitive market"

     

     


     

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How to enrol on your course

  • Find a Course
  • Note the course title
  • Visit the Lifelong Learning Online Shop (even if the course is available for free you still need to book your course via the online shop in order to secure a place.)
  • In the search box on the left-hand side of the screen begin searching for your course title and when the title appears below click on it.
  • If this course is available for free there will be no fee next to the student Book Course button.
  • Click the Book Course button and this will take you to the final screen where you can checkout. The fee will be listed as £0.
  • Once you have secured a place for your course via the online shop, the office will then confirm your enrolment and send you further details about your course.

Natural History Illustration is the study of the natural world, recording in detail the unique species of life on earth. An opportunity for Art to meet Science on equal terms. Studies will make connections and be underpinned with contextual and historical referencing. You will study art techniques of scaling up, composition, colour mixing, identification, but also ecology.

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