Mature learners

Considering continuing or starting your education journey as a mature student is really exciting, but we also understand it may come with some stress and additional considerations.

While many resources for general students may be of interest, it is important to recognise and address additional concerns mature learners may face. 

What is meant by mature learner? 

According to the Office for Students a mature learner is an undergraduate students aged 21 and over when they enter further or higher education. 

Some potential barriers or concerns mature learners might face are:

• financial concerns
• added responsibilities- including other jobs or dependents 
• worrying about fitting in and adjusting to educational learning / the workload
• how to apply to programmes 

We hope these resources provided below can give you a bit of guidance and answer some of the questions you may have about approaching further or higher education as a mature student.