FAQ's

For Adult Education courses, apply via: CEDAR - Apply Online: Adult Education Enrolment Form 26/27

If you want to apply to a university course, you must click the course page and click the “apply now” button, which directs you to our partner university page.

Applications for Higher Education typically close from June to July. However, clearing is available for some courses if you are applying late. Applications for Higher Education are done via UCAS.

Applications for Adult Education must be submitted by Thursday 3rd September 2026 for the upcoming academic year. Come along to our Open Evening on 3rd September to explore your options and meet our dedicated staff.

No – we do not charge for handling your application for an adult education or higher education course.

If you are applying to a university course via UCAS, UCAS will charge you for processing your application. The UCAS application fee is £28.95 for the 2026 entry cycle (2026/27 academic year) and increases to £34.50 for the 2027 entry cycle (2027/28 academic year).

Yes. You can only apply online. If you are unable to apply, please contact us at AdultEd@asfc.ac.uk or call us on 0161 6668215.

You may need to provide your National Insurance Number, along with your address and contact details. We may require further documentation at enrolment which will be communicated with you.

We offer Higher Education (university) courses including:

• PGCE Primary with QTS (teacher training)
• PGCE / Certificate in Education Post 16 (teacher training)
• BA (Hons) in Education top-up
• Foundation Degree in Education
  
  

We offer Adult Education courses including:

• Access to HE Diploma in Health
• Foundation Year Art and Design
• Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistants) Level 2 and 3
• Early Years Practitioner Level 2, 3 and 4
• Preparing to work in schools Level 1
• GCSE Maths
• GCSE English
• GCSE Biology

Class sizes typically range from 20 to 25 students.

No – we do not offer online courses.

To apply, visit the course page and click 'Apply Now.' You'll need to register to create an account, after which you can proceed to complete your application.

The college has a support fund to assist students identified as having the greatest financial need, helping them remain in education and improve their life choices. We may be able to provide assistance with travel and childcare costs.

Our careers advice team assists with CVs and university applications. The inclusive learning team provides support for additional needs. Our counselling service helps with stress management and mental health. The IT department assists with technological issues like student accounts and emails, and our chaplaincy offers a space for prayer.

We also have a library, computer suite, Costa Coffee, food market and more.

You can contact us Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm. We are also available on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00pm to 8:30pm.

Phone: 0161 6668215

Email: AdultEd@asfc.ac.uk

Address: Darnton Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RL.

You can contact our IT department on ITHelpDesk@asfc.spt.ac.uk

Our Higher and Adult Education Centre is based at Ashton Sixth Form College located on Darnton Road, across from Tameside Hospital and just 10 minutes from Ashton-under-Lyne city centre.