Mature Students' Directory 2005

Mature Students' Directory 2005
ISBN-10
0856609854
ISBN-13
9780856609855
Category
College students
Pages
364
Language
English
Published
2004-11
Publisher
Trotman, Limited
Authors
Margaret Flynn, Liz Maynard

Description

According to the latest HESA statistics, over 50 per cent of first-year students are now aged 21 or over and with the government's commitment to lifelong learning, this rise in the number of adults returning to education looks set to continue. This annual directory covers further and higher education institutions in the UK and provides valuable information on what each one has to offer mature students. As well as exploring the various issues that face adult learners who are thinking of returning to education, this directory provides information on: The benefits of gaining a further or higher education; How to choose your course; Admission procedures for mature students; What to expect when you get there; The timetabling of lectures and whether flexible learning is available; The key issues to consider including finance, accommodation, childcare and the changes to your lifestyle.

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