Student profiles

Our current and former students talk about their experiences of returning to education as a mature student, and how the Department for Lifelong Learning has helped them.

Emma

Emma shares her experiences of receiving and working with a Dyslexia diagnosis while studying as a mature student.

Studying with dyslexia

Maureen

Maureen offers her top tips for managing life as a mature student whilst also supporting a family

Supporting your family

Ben

Ben shares his experience of studying Environmental Science with a Foundation Year as a mature student

Returning to education

Lucy

Lucy shares her story of returning to part-time University study after being a full-time mum for many years.

Part-time study options

Imran

Imran is the first generation of his family to go to University and is now studying Applied Social Sciences as a mature student.

Making positive changes

Sarah

Sarah is studying for a degree in Health and Human Sciences with Foundation Year to enable her to follow her dream of a career in healthcare.

Changing careers