Kickstart your education journey today
Study a university degree two days a week at a campus near you. Keep working while you learn, and fund your studies through Student Finance England.
- Aged 18+
- 2 days a week
- SFE funding
- 100+ courses
To open the door to university for every adult in the UK. It doesn't matter where you've come from or where you live — if you're ready to learn, we'll help you find a course and a campus near you.
- FoundationNo qualifications? Start with a foundation year.
- UndergraduateDegrees, top-ups and HNDs across England and Wales.
- PostgraduateMaster's degrees and MBAs to take your career further.
Study close to home
Campuses in seventeen towns and cities across England and Wales. Choose a city to see its campuses.
Earn while you learn
Flexible studies
Timetables built around two days a week, so you can keep your job and family routine.
Nothing to pay upfront
Eligible students fund tuition through Student Finance England. How funding works
Support from day one
An advisor guides you from your first call to your first day, and beyond. Our services
Degrees that fit around your life
Full undergraduate degrees delivered by our university partners, with foundation-year routes if you have been out of education for a while.
Global Business
Management, finance and strategy for international markets.
Accounting & Financial Management
Build towards a career in accountancy and finance.
Psychology
How people think, behave and develop.
Computing
Programming, networks, data and cyber security.
Digital Marketing Management
Social, search, content and campaign strategy.
Event Management
Plan and run events, from festivals to conferences.
See the full course list
Speak to a course advisor to find the right one for you.
Foundation-year availability varies by university and campus. Your advisor will confirm the route for your course and campus.
All courses
Degrees, foundation years, top-ups, HNDs and postgraduate courses. Tap any course to check your entry route.
Who can apply
- Aged 18 or over
- English and Maths at a suitable level
- Eligible for Student Finance England funding
- Committed to learning
Not sure which course?
Tell us what you enjoy and where you want to work. A course advisor will match you with a degree and a campus near you.
Study now, with nothing to pay upfront
Most of our students fund their degree through Student Finance England. Live in Wales? You apply through Student Finance Wales instead. We help you apply, step by step.
What you can apply for
Every student can apply for the two loans. The grants and allowances are extra help if your circumstances fit. We help you apply for everything you are entitled to.
Tuition Fee Loan
Repayable · paid to your universityCovers your course fees in full, each year. It goes straight to your university or college, so there is nothing to pay upfront.
Maintenance Loan
Repayable · paid to youHelps with living costs such as rent, food, travel and books. How much you get depends on your household income and where you live while studying.
Parents’ Learning Allowance
Grant · no need to repayExtra money for students with dependent children, to help with course-related costs like books and travel.
Adults’ Dependants’ Grant
Grant · no need to repayFor students who have an adult who depends on them financially, such as a partner.
Special Support Grant
Grant · no need to repayFor students who get, or qualify for, certain income-related benefits, for example some lone parents and some disabled students. It is paid to you and does not reduce your Maintenance Loan.
Childcare Grant
Grant · no need to repayCovers up to 85% of registered childcare costs while you study. It is paid straight to your childcare provider.
Disabled Students’ Allowances
Support · no need to repayHelp with extra costs from a disability, long-term health or mental health condition, or learning difference, such as equipment, travel or a support worker.
Students on certain benefits may also get a higher Maintenance Loan. Ask your advisor to check.
Who can get student finance?
To qualify for student finance in England you usually need to:
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years before your course starts
- Be a British or Irish citizen, have settled or pre-settled status, indefinite leave to remain, or refugee status
- Be studying an eligible course with an approved university or college
- Not already hold a qualification at the same level (there are some exceptions)
Good to know
Rules and amounts are set by the government and can change each year. For the official details, see gov.uk/student-finance.
Not sure what applies to you? Our advisors give free, one-to-one finance guidance and help you with your application from start to finish.
Repaying your loan
For courses starting from August 2023 (Plan 5), repayments work like this:
Repayment threshold
You only repay once you earn over £25,000 a year.
Of income above it
Earn £27,000 a year and you repay 9% of £2,000: £180 a year, or £15 a month.
Then written off
Anything left is cancelled 40 years after repayments start.
Figures are set by the government and can change. Check the latest at gov.uk/student-finance.
How we help you apply
- Check eligibilityWe confirm your age, residency and study history.
- Choose your coursePick a degree and campus with your advisor.
- Apply to SFEWe walk you through the online application.
- Send evidenceUpload ID and any documents Student Finance asks for.
- Start your courseYour loan is confirmed and fees go to the university.
Common questions
Can I get funding if I already started a degree before?
Possibly. Previous study can reduce the years you are funded for. Your advisor will check your history before you apply.
Do I have to pay anything upfront?
No. If you are eligible, the Tuition Fee Loan pays the university directly.
What if my income drops?
Repayments are based on what you earn. If your income falls below the threshold, repayments stop.
Can I work while I study?
Yes. Classes run two days a week, so most students keep working.
Hear from our students
Real stories from adults who started a university degree with Kickstart Education.
Share your story
Studying with us? We'd love to feature you. Tell your advisor, or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Talk to Kickstart Education
Questions about courses, campuses or Student Finance? Message a course advisor directly.
Free support from first call to graduation
Our advice is free to students. We work with university partners to help you choose, apply and succeed.
Course advice
One-to-one guidance to find the right degree and campus for your goals.
Application support
Help with your university application, personal statement and any assessment.
Student Finance help
We guide you through your Student Finance England application and evidence.
Welfare support
A welfare officer checks in during your studies and helps if things get hard.
Career support & advice
CV help, job search tips and guidance on next steps after your degree.
Flexible study
Two days a week, so you can earn and learn at the same time.
How it works
- EnquireFill in the form or call us.
- Advice callAn advisor talks through courses and eligibility.
- ApplyWe help with the university and Student Finance applications.
- EnrolStart your degree at a campus near you.
Campuses across England and Wales
Study two days a week at a campus near you. Choose a city to see its campuses.
Campuses
Choose a campus to see its courses and entry routes.
Other locations
Campus details
- Address
- Study days
- 2 days a week
- Intakes
- January, July, September
- Nearest station
- Phone
- 07841 652344
What do you have now?
Pick the one that fits you best. We'll show where you would start on each course.
Courses and entry routes
. Open a course to see the ways in.
Entry routes are a guide and can vary by course and campus. An advisor will confirm your route.
Find me a course
Answer three quick questions. We'll show where you would start, and you can message a course advisor on WhatsApp straight away.
Check your eligibility
Leave your details and a course advisor will be in touch.