Online Learning
These courses offer flexibility whilst retaining our commitments to academic and student support. Many of our Online & Distance Learning courses are free, if you meet specific criteria.
Learn on your terms with flexible Online Learning
Life is busy. Between work, family, and social commitments, finding time to attend college classes can be difficult. Our Online Learning courses are designed to bridge that gap.
Whether you are looking to upskill for a promotion, retrain for a brand-new career, or simply explore a subject you are passionate about, our online courses allow you to study whenever and wherever suits you best.
Our online courses are perfect if you want to:
No fixed timetables, no commute. Log in and learn at a time that works for you and your family.
Achieve nationally recognised Level 2 and Level 3 certificates that employers value.
Most of our courses are assessment-based, meaning you build a portfolio rather than sitting exams.
You aren’t doing it alone. You will be assigned a dedicated specialist tutor to guide you through.
If applying for a Level 2 course:
- Learners must be aged 19 years or over at the beginning of the current academic year (31/08/2025)
- Must be a permanent resident in England and live in a post code outside of a “Devolved” area
- Earnings evidence may be requested upon enrolment.
If applying for a Level 3 course:
- Learners must be aged 19 years or over at the beginning of the current academic year (31/08/2025)
- Must be a permanent resident in England and live in a post code outside of a “Devolved” area
- If you are aged 19-23: You qualify if the course you are applying for will be your first full Level 3 qualification OR if your earnings are below ÂŁ25,750 gross annually (before tax). If unemployed you must be in receipt of Universal Credit and your take home is below ÂŁ952 as a single claimant or below ÂŁ1534 if part of a joint claim
- If you are aged 24+: Your earnings must be below ÂŁ25,750 gross annually (before tax). If unemployed you must be in receipt of Universal Credit and your take home is below ÂŁ952 as a single claimant or below ÂŁ1534 if part of a joint claim.
Please be prepared to provide earnings and income evidence upon enrolment.
of online learners in the UK achieved a positive career outcome.
people in the UK actively participating in Online Learning.
yearly saving on average commuting costs in the UK.
With one of the broadest adult learning curriculums in the UK, we offer hundreds of opportunities across the UCS College Group family, online, and in the workplace.
Whether you’d like to learn something new, develop your skills further, or simply indulge in a hobby, we have a lot to offer!
At University Centre Somerset (UCS), we’re breaking the boundaries of traditional higher education.