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Are you thinking about going back to education to get ready to return to work, looking for a promotion in your current career or want to move into a new field? Southwark College can help you achieve your goal with courses designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to take the next step in your career.

You can choose from a range of programmes, many of which are free for eligible applicants, including employability courses, ESOL, English, Maths and IELTS and Sector-Based Work Academies. Southwark College is also offering courses that are part of the government’s new Lifetime Skills Guarantee Scheme, which are funded qualifications designed to help those looking to gain employment, further their career, change sectors or boost their expertise.

Our modern building located in SE1 offers well-equipped facilities and industry experienced tutors, as well as learning resources and student support, all in the heart of a vibrant community in SE1.

We welcome thousands of adult learners every year and offer flexible learning options and financial support to help with tuition fees depending on your circumstances. Browse our courses below to get ready for your future.

All courses are subject to availability, eligibility and accessibility needs. You will not be guaranteed a place on a course until you have fully enrolled and received your Learning Agreement.

 

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Coronavirus update

Southwark College is closely monitoring all communications and guidance as it becomes available. This information is for students and staff and reflects updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health England (PHE). We are prepared to escalate our contingency arrangements in the event of change.

The government is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to work with the WHO and international community. For staff and students, it remains business as usual across our sites and our workplaces.

Please note that, at present, this advice refers only to arrivals from Wuhan, and not the remainder of China. If you have returned from Wuhan you should:

General guidance for those planning visits to Wuhan or other destinations in China

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) maintains updated travel advice for those planning a trip to Wuhan or other destinations in China. This is available at:

www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china

Note

This advice is derived from The Department of Health and Social Care will be publishing updated data on a daily basis at 2pm until further notice:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public#situation-in-the-uk

Supplementary Q&A for individuals wishing to know more around how the UK is managing the risk:

https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/