Looking to retrain or upskills in your career?
Available to study from September 2024... start the new year in the right way by upskilling or reskilling. Apply today!
Study from 2024:
Courses available to study from September 2024:
Foundation Degree in Low Carbon Energy Technology
Accredited by The Open University
Foundation Degree in Manufacturing (for Nuclear)
Accredited by The Open University
Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies
Accredited by BTEC Pearson
Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies
Accredited by BTEC Pearson
Higher National Certificate in Bioscience
Open University
A flexible approach to learning – study from home or on-campus in Cumbria!
Our new Foundation Degrees are accredited by The Open University, and can be studied from anywhere in the UK.
The modules and framework have been developed with employability skills in mind, training you to become a key part of your future workforce.
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Paul Fairclough, Dean of Higher Education
In this video, Paul describes new courses and explains their innovative ‘blended learning’ delivery models.
Paul also explains Lakes College’s new partnership with The Open University and how they have worked together to develop the new Foundation Degree offer.
Queen's Anniversary Prize
Lakes College is honoured to be a Queen’s Anniversary Prize winner
We are committed to providing high standards of education to people across the UK and have been nationally recognised for this.
Our Higher Education programmes can be studied by individuals already working in industry, or by those looking for a change of career.
Accommodation Support
Accommodation Support and Guidance
If you’re considering studying one of our new Higher Education courses, live far away from Lakes College and would require overnight stays for in-person learning weeks, we can help.
Our team are able to guide you by providing appropriate recommendations to all learners who require accommodation in West Cumbria during onsite studies.
*Please note that Lakes College do not offer funding for Higher Education courses directly, but are able to support with understanding eligibility and options.
Need help deciding on a course?
Need help deciding on a course?
Our friendly team of trained experts are available to help with any questions you may have regarding the courses we offer, finance options, career pathways and more. Book an appointment with a careers advisor today!
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