Lifelong Learning Opportunities with Mâir Bull
04/30/23 • 28 min
In this episode, Toria talks to education developer Mâir Bull, about Manchester Metropolitan University’s short courses, part of the trailblazing lifelong learning pilot. They discuss these new bitesize CPD opportunities that offer a flexible and accessible pathway to higher education.
Now in Higher Education as the programme lead for the Short Courses, Mâir previously spent 16 years as a teacher and is a currently vice-chair of governors at an alternative provision, a school for children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
Follow her on Twitter @MairBull
Across England, 13 higher education institutions are offering a range of short courses, delivered completely online, in-person, or in a hybrid format. Manchester Metropolitan University offers level 4 short courses that can be completed individually or as a block of four to achieve a Certificate of Higher Education.
From 2025, the government’s current plans indidcate these opportunities will be expanded, enabling full degrees to be achieved using this very part-time, ‘pick-a-mix’ model.
Find out more information via the links below.
Manchester Metropolitan Univerity’s Short Courses: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/short-courses
Twitter: @MMUShortCourses
OfS information about the wider pilot:https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/skills-and-employment/higher-education-short-course-trial/
Government page about the new student loan product available for this pilot: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/higher-education-short-course-loans
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In this episode, Toria talks to education developer Mâir Bull, about Manchester Metropolitan University’s short courses, part of the trailblazing lifelong learning pilot. They discuss these new bitesize CPD opportunities that offer a flexible and accessible pathway to higher education.
Now in Higher Education as the programme lead for the Short Courses, Mâir previously spent 16 years as a teacher and is a currently vice-chair of governors at an alternative provision, a school for children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
Follow her on Twitter @MairBull
Across England, 13 higher education institutions are offering a range of short courses, delivered completely online, in-person, or in a hybrid format. Manchester Metropolitan University offers level 4 short courses that can be completed individually or as a block of four to achieve a Certificate of Higher Education.
From 2025, the government’s current plans indidcate these opportunities will be expanded, enabling full degrees to be achieved using this very part-time, ‘pick-a-mix’ model.
Find out more information via the links below.
Manchester Metropolitan Univerity’s Short Courses: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/short-courses
Twitter: @MMUShortCourses
OfS information about the wider pilot:https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/skills-and-employment/higher-education-short-course-trial/
Government page about the new student loan product available for this pilot: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/higher-education-short-course-loans
If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others.
If you would like to find out more about Tiny Voice Talks Coaching with Toria then email her on [email protected]
If you would like a copy of the Tiny Voices Talk book with 30% off go to www.crownhouse.co.uk or www.independentthinkingpress.com and use the code TINY30.
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