Open Days and information sessions
Our free on-campus and online events will help you find out more about our foundation year courses and full/part-time degrees for adult learners.
You can also join our general sessions, where we’ll cover topics such as student finance, returning to education and support for mature students.
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Upcoming events
An introduction to student finance
Thursday 27th February, 6-7.30pm
Thinking about going to university as an adult learner but worried about the money part? Want to find out more about the financial support available to you?
Join us for a free, online event to learn about:
- Applying for student finance as a mature student
- Loans and grants available from Student Finance England for full-time and part-time degree courses
- Additional financial assistance you could be entitled to
- Support available to mature students at the University of Leeds
Book your place at our An introduction to student finance online event.
Applicant drop-in sessions
In these sessions, we’ll help you with completing your application for courses taught by the Lifelong Learning Centre, applying for student finance, writing your personal statement and anything else relevant to your application.
Our weekly applicant drop-in sessions will run every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm, starting on Tuesday 1 April (please note there will be no drop-in on Tuesday 22 April and Tuesday 27 May when the University will be closed).
Supporting learning, supporting families
Free online taster sessions to learn about our part-time degrees in Child and Family Studies and Learning and Teaching with SEND.
Child and Family Studies - Thursday 13 February, 6.30-7.45pm
Learning and Teaching with SEND - Monday 24 February, 6.30-7.45pm
These courses can allow you to:
- Develop your career in education or with children, young people or families
- Balance study around your other commitments with classes taught one afternoon or evening per week
- Learn in a supportive environment with other adults.
Join us from the comfort of home to try out a taster of these courses – hear from tutors and current students and get your questions answered.
Book your place at our Supporting learning, supporting families events.
University pathways for mature students
Thursday 13 March, 10am-2pm (in-person)
Tuesday 18 March, 6pm-7.45pm (online)
Free in-person and online taster events to learn about:
Preparation for Higher Education - a part-time, evening foundation year for adults
Professional Studies - a broad degree designed for adults, available part-time or full-time
Join us at the Lifelong Learning Centre, in-person or online, to find out more about these courses for mature learners at the University of Leeds.
- Take part in short taster sessions
- Get information on student finance
- Learn about support for mature students at Leeds
- Hear from current students.
At the in-person event lunch and refreshments will be provided, and you'll also have the opportunity to explore the University campus.
There are also a small number of pre-school childcare places available for the in-person event. Please book at least 10 days beforehand if you need childcare and we will call you to discuss your requirements.
Book your place at our University pathways for mature students events.
Open Days
Register your interest to be the first to hear when bookings open for our 2025 Open Days.
Watch the recording of our Studying as a mature student talk from a 2024 Open Day.