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    Short Courses

    UCS is proud to offer a range of flexible, free short courses designed to fit around your busy life. Whether you're interested in personal development, CPD, or starting your journey towards a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), our short courses are the perfect way to gain valuable skills and knowledge in a manageable timeframe. Short courses allow you to study select modules from our HTQ programmes in a flexible way and typically take 16 weeks to complete.

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    About Short Courses

    These short courses—or Single Registerable Modules (SRMs)—allow you to study select modules from our HTQ programmes. You’ll gain credits toward a full HTQ, without committing to the full qualification right away. With a blended learning approach, you can enjoy the flexibility of face-to-face lectures, practical workshops, and online sessions to suit your schedule.

     Each course offers the opportunity to develop career-relevant skills in growing industries, with no tuition fees*, giving you the chance to advance your career or explore new fields at no cost.

    Benefits of Studying a UCS Short Course:

    • Free tuition fees – funded by a grant.
    • Build credits toward a full HTQ without committing to a full course.
    • Flexible delivery – fit your studies around work or personal responsibilities.
    • Boost your career with skills and knowledge in areas like management, sports coaching, and digital technologies.
    • Enhance your CV with evidence of continued professional development.

     

    Who Can Apply?

    Anyone aged 19 to 60, living or working in England, can apply for these short courses. Ready to get started? Contact our Information & Advice Team at info@somerset.ac.uk to check your eligibility.

    Take the first step toward a brighter future by enrolling on a short course at UCS today. Build skills, gain credits, and unlock new career opportunities, while studying at your own pace. Explore the available courses and apply now!

    *Tuition fees are covered by a grant. Accessing this funding reduces future Lifelong Learning Entitlement funds.