Adult learners

Photo: Students in computer lab.

Dumfries & Galloway College welcomes all learners, it may surprise you but our average student age is 37, so whether you are:

  • Returning to learning after raising a family, to update or learn new skills in preparation for employment
  • Looking for a career change
  • Wanting to increase your chance of promotion by improving your skills and knowledge
  • Retired and looking for a challenge
  • Redundant and seeking new skills to get back into the work force
  • Unemployed and need help to get back into work
  • Entrepreneurial and need some skills and knowledge to support your venture

With our flexible approaches, which include full time, part time and open learning, together with a wide range of study options - we really do have something for everyone.

The learning environment has changed considerably since those school days of the not too distant past. If you didn't have the best experience of school days, you may be a little reluctant to get back into education again. Allow us to change your mind, the learning environment has completely changed. Why not visit us at our open days:

  •  Tuesday 11 January 5-7pm
  • Tuesday 26 April 5-7pm
  • Tuesday 9 August 4-7pm

Read more about our support for adult returners, widening access to learning opportunities, open / distance learning and community learning services contacts on our Community learning Services page.

To get the latest information on all our courses and start dates please contact our Admissions Team:

Find out more about our subject areas:

Business Computing Construction
Creative Industries Education Engineering
Hairdressing, Beauty and Complimentary Therapies Health and Social Studies Sports and Recreation
Hospitality    

Flexible On-line learning with Mindleaders

The MindLeaders Training Resource allows you to access training at a time and place to suit you. There is a wide choice of courses available.

Please contact Allison Ridley for more details: