Research

Lenehan.M (2017) Residential Adult Education: Transforming the lives of educationally, socially and economically disadvantaged adults. Fircroft College
Clancy and Holford (2017) Life-changing things happen. University of Nottingham
Adriaanse, Barnes and Hughes (2016) Adult education, too important to be left to chance. University of Warwick
Adriaanse and Hughes (2017) Adult Education: Important for Health and Well-being. University of Warwick
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Your study options for May 2019

Your guide to short courses at Fircroft for May 2019
Why study with Fircroft College for an Access Diploma?

Want to study at university but not sure where to start? Even if you have been out of education for a while, Fircroft College is the perfect place to start.
Take A Seat, It Looks Like Bert Was Right

Fircroft was a hotbed of left-wing, working-class, revolutionary fervour and its student community had representatives of almost every radical grouping in existence at the time. But there was one unrepentant Tory - Bert the Gardener.
Fircroft College aiming high with Access to Higher Education students

Fircroft College in Selly Oak is celebrating an outstanding year with Access students going on to achieve a 95% success rate and national awards.

An Outstanding Year: Fircroft College Annual Report 2017-2018

Find out more about our transformative student experience in our annual report.
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Aim High with the Access to Higher Education Diploma Social Sciences and Humanities

Want to get into Uni but not sure where to start? The Access to Higher Education Diploma at Fircroft College in Birmingham is a fast track nine-month programme to get you into University. Apply now for September 2019.
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Personal and Social Development

These courses are aimed at improving 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.
Award in Education and Training

An introduction to teaching for anyone wanting to teach in Further Education or skills sector
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Whether you're interested in our programme of short courses, or our Access to Higher Education Diploma, coming to an Open Day is a great way to get a feel for what it’s like to study at Fircroft College.
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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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