Open Learning

As an open learner you can choose:

  • What you want to study
  • When you want to study
  • When you want to be assessed (or even if you want to be assessed).

You need not attend college on a regular basis but can study at home, in the workplace or anywhere else that suits you. Most of the courses detailed here are written in such a way that learners do not need to visit the college. If you do use the college to access open learning you may wish to use the Flexible Learning area of the Library which offers an attractive environment for study including:

  • Internet access
  • A suite of high specification IT facilities
  • Access to software applications
  • Areas for individual study
  • Easily accessible resources and support

Many courses are built around multi-media self learning packages. The Flexible Learning Area may be accessed each weekday from:

9am until 4.45pm (Mon to Fri)
10am until 4.45pm (Thursdays)

All enrolled students are also free to make use of the resources of the Libraries.

What courses are available? 

Courses on offer include:

  • The European Computer Driving License
  • Information Technology
  • Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Travel & Tourism Self Study Programmes
  • Airline Fares & Ticketing Courses

Support for Open Learning

Specialist advice and help is available from the open learning service. Staff can provide:

  • Support and advice on study
  • Information on open learning courses available
  • Progression routes to other college courses
  • A learning plan
  • Help in using resources
  • On-going support if required.

Support is available face to face, by telephone, post and email to suit your needs. Tutors are available at various times throughout the week during term time. They will be able to offer you support and guidance as you progress through your course.

How to Enrol

You can enrol at the college or by post. Assistance is available to help you complete the enrolment form.

How to Pay

Payment can be made by:

  • cash
  • cheque
  • credit or debit card

Payment must be made in advance and is non refundable.

Open Learning can be contacted on 0141 566 4123 or by writing to:

Open Learning, Glasgow Metropolitan College, North Hanover Street Campus, Glasgow, G1 2BP.