Adult Courses
It's time to enrol!
Kickstart, change or progress your career with an adult course.
Our Courses
We have limited places available on the courses listed below.
Business and Professional
Hair, Beauty and Make-up
Visual Arts
Financial Support
Finances and tuition fees don't need to be a barrier to learning or your success - we are here to support you.
Adult Skills Fund
This is a government-funded programme that provides financial support for learners aged 19–23 who may be eligible for funding to study a full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification for free if they don’t already have one. In addition, learners may be eligible for digital functional skills or essential digital skills up to Level 1 if their existing skills are below that level.
Advanced Learner Loan
If you're aged 19 or over and you're starting a Level 3 or Level 4 course with us, you can take advantage of this loan which can be used to pay some or all of the tuition fees for your course.
19+ TMC Bursary
If you're aged 19-23, you may be eligible to access funding support through your legal entitlement to your first full Level 3 qualification. We can also help with things like childcare and travel, no matter your age.
Are you ready to start something new in your career?
Enrol now
Ready to take the next step? Enrolment for adults is now open. Head to the Apply Portal to book your appointment. Secure your place and speak to our team about any support you may need, including funding, childcare and travel.
Enrolment opening times
Monday 7 September – Thursday 10 September
10:00am–6:00pm
Friday 11 September
10:00am–2:30pm
Financial support
We can offer support to students who need help with affording college, including tuition fees and childcare costs. Plus all students in college from 8.00am - 9.30am can enjoy FREE breakfast.
Travel
You could be eligible for FREE travel to college and across Greater Manchester, find out if you are eligible for free bus travel through our bursary.
Student Life
Find out more about what you can expect from college life, including enrichment activities you can take part in, how to get involved in Student Voice and how to access our range of Student Support services.
Locations
Find out more about our six locations across Greater Manchester, from how to get there to more information on the industry standard facilities you can expect to study in, including our new City Campus Manchester.
For more information about how to get to college, visit the Bee Network colleges webpage to find out everything you need to know about walking, cycling, bus and tram travel.
Hear from our adult learners
It's your time to achieve your personal and career goals.
Whether you want to embrace a new hobby, develop new skills or gain a recognised qualification to boost your earning potential, we can help you start something new. Hear what our learners have to say about returning to education as an adult learner at The Manchester College .
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Whether you’d like to know more about a specific course, ask a question about applying, or find out about the college, we’re here to help!
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Course Enquiries & Admissions
03333 222 444
enquiries@tmc.ac.uk
Head office:
The Manchester College
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH