Leicester College

Across three campuses (Abbey Park, Freemen's Park and St. Margaret's Campuses) Leicester College offers a comprehensive range of technical, vocational and higher education qualifications across a broad range of subject areas, including ESOL, from entry to university level to around 19,000 students, who range in age from 14 to 94. Students of all ages and backgrounds are represented at Leicester College: our youngest students come here one a day a week from school to study vocational qualifications alongside their GCSEs, while our oldest student recently celebrated her 100th birthday. From entry-level courses to degree-level study, we serve all sections of our community: whether you want to take an evening course to get a taste of something new, get an Access diploma to go to university, or study full time on one of our vocational courses, we can help you realise your ambitions. 

At Leicester College, we strive to support all of our students. We offer a careers service to help students progress successfully into education, employment, and training. Also, our learning coaches and mentors offer a lot of support. A mentor will work with you to meet your pastoral needs, while a learning coach gets more actively involved in the academic side of College life. We offer ongoing support for our students with special educational needs and disabilities. Also, we provide free and confidential sexual health and counselling services for all of our learners. Here at Leicester College all of our support team are friendly and experienced they will listen to your needs and help you to work out your next course of action. The welfare team is available at Student Services at Abbey Park and Freemen’s Park Campus sites. The team at Leicester College offer a range of services to learners:

• Impartial Information, Advice, and Guidance
• Administer the various support funds
• Offer debt advice
• Give information, advice, and guidance to homeless students
• Provide confirmation of study letters
• Support for HE students

You can access The Welfare Team through:

• Student services front desks
• Appointments
• Drop-ins
• E-guidance
• Group works/ presentations
• Telephone

Leicester College is an Associate College of De Montfort University and works with the University to provide pathways to degree level in many subject areas following study at the College. Our excellent industry-standard facilities and expert teaching provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to be a leader in their chosen field, opening doors to employment and further education. With smaller class sizes than most universities, studying with us means you receive more personalised attention and support from our teaching staff. We have some very well known alumni, who have excelled in their chosen careers: for example, celebrity fashion designer and TV presenter Gok Wan studied at Leicester College, as did Aaron Patterson, the Head Chef at Hambleton Hall, who studied Culinary Arts at Leicester College and won his first Michelin Star at age 23.

A little different to other FE Colleges as we also have a HE provision you have access to The Student Union. The Student Union is run by students for students. The ‘executive’, as they’re known, are voted into their positions by fellow learners twice yearly. A major part of their role is learner representation, giving learners a voice and ensuring that their views are heard, shared, and acted upon appropriately by our leadership team.

By Road – From the North, South and West take the M1 motorway, Junction 21 or M69, Leicester junction. From the East, take the A47 or A6.

By Coach – St Margaret’s Bus Station is opposite the main road near to St Margaret’s Campus. Information on timetables can be found at www.traveline.info/

By Train – Leicester Train Station is a 25 minute walk from Freemen’s Park and St Margaret’s Campus. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.

Buses – For local bus service information, call Traveline on 0871 200 2233.

Whether you’re a school leaver or a career changer, we want you to have the best possible experience with us, and our excellent facilities help you to do so. From our nurseries (ranked as outstanding by Ofsted) to our gym, everything you need is conveniently located so you can get the most out of your time with us. Each campus also hosts a well-stocked library which includes study spaces, computer facilities, and media appropriate for your course.

Food Inc. is the on-site canteen, with an outlet at each of our campuses. It’s the place to go for affordable hot meals, snacks, and sandwiches. It’s open throughout the day with changing offerings for breakfast and lunch. There’s always a vegetarian option and a fresh salad bar. Our Freemen’s Park campus also has further dining options. 

Your spiritual/pastoral needs are equally catered for with our multi-faith chaplaincy, and non-denominational prayer rooms are provided at each site, too.

Deadlines

Applications received by 31 January will be guaranteed a place at the college. We will try our best to offer a place on the chosen course but sometimes we may have to offer an alternative course. Offers are subject to meeting the following conditions:

• Attend a welcome event (if invited)

• Provide any information we request

• Meet the entry requirements

From 1 February to 30 June, we still welcome applications, but when there is high demand for courses, we will prioritise people who have applied by 31 January.

From 1 July onwards people can still apply but the application will not be processed until our main enrolment has been completed and all previous applications dealt with.

Applicants will only be able to see the progress of their application through our Learner Hub system. Each applicant will be set up an account and will be emailed to verify their account. We will then process this setup and email/text applicants directly, as necessary.