Adult education
Continuing education or Lifelong learning is offered to students of all ages. These can include the vocational qualifications mentioned above and also:

* Access programme one or two year courses to allow adults access to university.
* Open University a distance learning program which can result in a Degree.
* Workers' Educational Association

A large number of semi-recreational courses, with or without qualifications, are made available by Local Education Authorities under the guise of Adult Education, such as holiday languages, crafts and yacht navigation.