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International Women's Day Event

We are holding an event for our students and local businesses to celebrate International Women's Day 2020. Women and men all welcome. 11th March 2020 , 6pm-9pm
Coaching for Education - Society for Education and Training (SET)

Join us for the second event this academic year in Birmingham, which will include interactive sessions to help you use coaching in education, to develop yourself, your colleagues and your learners.
Getting into Education (Young People 19-24)
Getting Back into Education (Women Only)

110 Stories: Una's Story

'Fircroft is like a little bit of magic' from personal tragedy to recovery to Fircorft, Una shares her remarkable story.
110 Stories: Our 1987 Open Day

Brandy, tea and trumpets and a right old knees up. 1987 was very different to the Open Days of 2019
110 Stories: Julia Swift

'Some people find religion... I found Fircroft College'.
September Reflections from Fircroft College

What a September we've had! From Garden Parties to Alumni events to Canadian Senators. It's been a busy month here at Fircroft.
110 Stories: Leslie Stephens

Our 110 Stories continues with Leslie Stephens
7 study tips to help you settle into your new study programme

How can you make sure that you're making the most from your chosen study programme at Fircroft?
What are the benefits of short courses?

Short courses at Fircroft College are exactly that. Short. We have 200 short courses, many of which are three days residential means that you can study in an environment that is supportive and immersive. But what are the benefits of doing a short course?
Being Better Citizens

Fircroft features in a Ministry of Reconstruction report published in 1919. That says that the aim of the college was “to make better citizens”. So 100 years later we’ve been exploring how Fircroft makes better citizens now.
Your questions answered!

Ever wanted to study with us, but you're unsure as to what you need to do next? Find out more
Confidence: A student poem

A student wrote this heartfelt piece at the end of her Developing Confidence course.

Job Vacancies and Advice

There has never been a better time to join Fircroft College.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences and Humanities)

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences and Humanities) at Fircroft College is a nine-month programme that can help you to get into University.
Fees

Many of our courses are free, find out more about our fees.
Personal and Social Development

Improve your self-awareness, confidence and personal well-being.
Who we are

Fircroft is a residential college occupying a former Cadbury family home, set in six acres of beautiful grounds in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Staying with us as a residential student means you can ‘get away from it all’ and focus on learning and achieving, away from everyday home and work pressures.
Free Thinking

Free Thinking 1st May 2020 - 17th July 2020. Take a look at what our students say about the Free Thinking programme funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
Open Days 2020

Short Courses Open Days - Tuesday 24th March 2020 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm Pre-Access and Access to Higher Education Open days - 13th March 2020
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Learning Garden Appeal

Fircroft College is a registered charity. We fundraise and apply for grants in support of our work and mission. On the suggestion of students, this year we are excited to launch our 'Learning Garden Appeal' Read more

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