Part-time Courses at Kirklees College
People enrol on a part time course for many reasons; for fun, to build friendships, to spend time with family, for health reasons and most importantly, to develop their skills.
Competition for jobs is stronger than ever and having the right skills is essential to succeed professionally. Whether you want a complete change in direction or your ambition is to move to the next level, there are hundreds of options for you at Kirklees College. A course will help you boost your CV as well as your confidence.
Skills stretch further than the workplace; a part time course can help you improve your wellbeing and introduce you to new friends.
Whatever your experience of learning in the past, there are plenty of opportunities to try something new and enrich your life.
Courses in your community
Kirklees College is delighted to offer part time courses at more than 40 different venues each year. We offer courses in Batley, Dewsbury, Holmfirth and Huddersfield.
Our courses include courses for leisure and work, from short courses of around six weeks to full, professional qualifications, such as NVQs like hairdressing.
Download our latest prospectus for more information.
Apprenticeships
Studying an apprenticeship with Kirklees College in Huddersfield or Dewsbury means you can earn a wage, work in an organisation and gain a qualification.
For more information, go to: www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships, tel: 01484 437070 or email: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Association of Accounting Technicians
Our AAT qualifications are based on real-world knowledge, supported by in-depth expertise. Its value is so widely known that firms like Vodafone, the NHS, the Metropolitan Police and KPMG actively seek AAT qualified staff for their knowledge, skills, diligence and enthusiasm.
View details of our AAT courses
Get funding for your course
Please note we will not be able to apply a fee discount if you do not present the correct evidence at enrolment.
Many of our courses are partially or fully funded by the government if you are aged 19 or above.
There may be discounts available on the advertised course fees if you are actively seeking employment.
Fee reduction category |
Evidence required |
Jobseeker's Allowance |
Letter from the Jobcentre/benefits office dated within 3 months of enrolment. |
Not working but claiming eligible benefits and the course would help you get a job |
Evidence of benefits you are receiving. Students will be required to sign a declaration and to provide evidence. |
Employment and support allowance |
Letter from the Jobcentre/benefits office dated within 3 months of enrolment. |
Level 2 or level 3 entitlement |
If you do not already have a full level 2 or full level 3 qualification, you may not have to pay course fees. |
Kirklees Priority Passport
Discounted fees are available on some courses if you have a Kirklees Priority Passport.
The Priority Passport is available to Kirklees residents who receive or who are directly dependent on someone who receives one or more of the following:
- Job Seeker's Allowance (income based),
- Guaranteed Pension Credit (not Savings Credit),
- Income Support,
- Housing Benefit,
- Council Tax Benefit,
- Employment and Support allowance (income related),
- Working Tax Credit with Child Tax Credit,
- Working Tax Credit which includes a disability element, and
- Child Tax Credit Only.
To find out more about the Kirklees Priority Passport, please visit: www.kirklees.gov.uk/kirkleespassport
Contact Kirklees College
To find out more about part time courses, please contact:
Tel: 01484 437070
Email: info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
