Mature Student

What Are The Benefits?

There are many different reasons to enrol on a higher education course. This might include the desire to start a new career or develop an existing one, to turn an interest into something more, or to take a ‘second chance’ and open a new chapter in your life.

As a mature student you may be worried about how you will cope with the demands of academic work – particularly if you’ve been out of education for a few years. There’s lots of support available to help you make the most of your time at university and ensure you reach your full potential.

Higher education offers excellent opportunities including:

• Explore a subject you find interesting or rewarding.
• Progress your career by increasing your skills and knowledge.
• Change direction to take on a new challenge.
• New life experience

Don’t worry about whether you are qualified to study at university as your original education or work experience may be enough, and if not, there are Access to HE courses you can complete to gain entry.

Higher education is for everyone – regardless of age. Every year thousands of adults take the opportunity to develop themselves, and their careers, through higher education. Below we have included a helpful guide put together by UCAS which provides tips and advice for mature student applications.

See UCAS guide for Mature Students for more information.