Methods of application

The quickest and easiest way to enrol and pay for all of the courses is via the University’s Online Store or by using the links on individual course pages. 

Alternative methods of application:

• We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer - please contact the Centre for more information by e-mailing lifelonglearning@york.ac.uk or calling 01904 328473

Fees

Course fees are required at the point of application. If you are unable to pay a course fee in its entirety, but would be able to pay in instalments, you should contact the Centre to discuss how this can best be arranged - the Centre looks to support its students in all aspects of study, and aims to be flexible with regard to when payment is received.

Claimants

The Centre also offers a reduction in course fees for people receiving benefits: any such reduction is at the discretion of the Head of Lifelong Learning and appropriate evidence must be supplied with the application. Please contact the Centre for more information about eligible benefits and reduced fees.

The Centre will issue details of the zoom session when we know that the course itself is viable.

Please note that although we try to give students as long a lead time as possible, students may not receive their joining information until a week before the course is due to begin. Joining instructions will be send out by email.

Venue

Unless otherwise stated, classes will be held at the University of York campus. 

• Use our interactive Campus map to find your venue

Parking

Please be aware that parking on campus during the day can be problematic, so please allow yourself extra time to find a parking space. Please note, car parking charges are in force during the day, until 6pm. Alternatively, there are regular bus services to the campus. For those classes located at the King’s Manor, there is no parking available and we would advise you to use local pay and display car parks.  

• Our Maps and directions pages will give you further information on travelling to the university

Please note our courses do not include any refreshments. Tutors will be able to advise you of the nearest café/vending machine. If you wish to take your own provisions, please ensure that all rubbish is disposed of appropriately.

Most of our courses are taught by a combination of short lectures and class discussions. Class sizes are often small to facilitate friendly discussions and tutors will frequently use visual aids. Some of our face to face courses also have visits or fieldwork attached to them.

Our courses are taught by a range of dedicated, friendly and approachable staff who will provide the support that you need on both our non-accredited and accredited options. 

Online courses are delivered via Zoom. These sessions are not recorded, other than by exception, to maintain the real-time seminar focus of classes. Courses are discussion based, and our experience is that the group dynamic can be adversely impacted by recording, and as such we apply the same rules on recording as we would for face-to-face delivery.

Students joining our online courses would need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

For more guidance on joining a session via Zoom - please use our Zoom Guide for CLL Students (PDF , 208kb).

As an inclusive learning community, we are keen to ensure that students with disabilities are not disadvantaged in studying and we are committed to providing access and care whenever possible. We do need to be aware of this important information however, and would ask you to indicate any special requirements on your booking form.

On the non-accredited programme, should you have a problem with any aspect of the course provision, please contact the Head of Lifelong Learning if the issue can not be resolved with the course tutor.

If you are studying on the accredited programme you should contact your student representative to raise any complaint on your behalf.

Where field trips or other visits are involved, extra costs may be incurred. The Centre will inform those students on application should this apply. It is usually necessary for students to make their own travel arrangements. If your course does include a field trip, you have a legal responsibility to care for your own and other’s health and safety whilst on the visit.

Please note that if you are studying on the accredited programme you have full borrowing rights at the university library. Those engaged on the non-accredited programme can also request borrowing rights at the library once their course is confirmed as being viable – details on how to request this will be issued along with course joining instructions.

You do not need a library card to simply visit the library without borrowing rights - visitors are welcome between 8am and 10pm each day; just visit the desk by the entry turnstiles and ask for a day pass. For more information about visiting the library please visit the library website: information for visitors.

The University has a duty of care towards its students and staff, and we strive towards a community in which individuals accept their obligations and responsibilities in order to enable everyone it live, learn and research in a peaceful and supportive environment. The Head reserves the right to exclude any student who makes it difficult for the class to operate along the above vision of academic community. 

Your registration on a Lifelong Learning course will be subject to our terms and conditions.

Whilst every effort is made to avoid changes to the programme, published details may be altered without notice, at any time. The Centre for Lifelong Learning reserves the right to withdraw or amend any part of this programme without prior notice.