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Community Learning

Community Learning

Shetland College UHI is committed to meeting the needs of learners throughout Shetland. To make this a reality, the college has staff based in learning centres from Unst to the Ness. In these centres, you can study a range of part-time classes at levels from beginner right through to degree level

Community Learning courses

Follow the links below for a comprehensive list of Community Learning certificated and non-certificated courses available at Learning Centres across Shetland. Please contact your local Community Learning Centre for their specific course list.

These courses give students the confidence and qualifications to progress in education or employment.

Why Study at a Learning Centre?

  • You don't have to travel to Lerwick
  • Small class sizes or individual study
  • Great study support
  • 'Drop in' help and advice available on interviews, application forms, etc
  • Many courses are FREE to study
  • Some students may be entitled to a fee waiver or ILA funding, support with childcare and travel expenses

You can learn in classes by open learning, computer-based learning and video conference.

You can also study individual UHI degree level modules in:

  • Contemporary Textiles
  • Cultural Studies
  • Environment and Heritage
  • Scottish History
  • MA Archaeological Practice

How to Apply?

To apply for a Community Learning course contact the relevant course contact for your Learning Centre area.

North Isles Learning Centres

Contact: Josie MacMillan T: 01957 711806 E: North Isles Learning Centres

North Mainland Learning Centres

Contact: Andrew Anderson T: 01806 522126 M: 07771 856942 E: North Mainland Learning Centres

Whalsay Learning Centre

Contact: Caroline Kay/Ruby Irvine T: 01806 566729 E: Caroline Kay or Ruby Irvine

West Mainland Learning Centres

Contact: Emily Garrick T: 01595 810852 M: 07771 855874 E: West Mainland Learning Centres

Shetland College UHI

Contact: Karen Eunson T: 01595 771242 E: Shetland College UHI

Lerwick Community Council

Contact: Alexis Jamieson T: 01595 771402 E: Lerwick Community Learning

South Mainland Learning Centres

Contact: Shirley Jones/Hazel Bairnson T: 01950 460901 M: 07795 461832 E: Shirley Jones or Hazel Bairnson