A number of our full-time undergraduate degree courses can be studied on a part-time basis alongside full-time students during the day, including a range of arts, social sciences and language subjects. The course index in our online course finder indicates which subjects are available part-time and each course's entry table includes further details.

The University is also developing new, flexible ways of studying at undergraduate level, which includes a BA in English Literature and Community Engagement.

For part-time undergraduate fuding information, please visit our Fees and Funding website.

The University caters extensively for part-time postgraduate students: in fact, about a third of our research students and around half of our taught masters students are part-time. Part-time options are available on the majority of our study programmes, with some course being specifically designed with flexibility in mind, so that you can combine work and study effectively. Many part-time students are actively supported by their employers.

Take a look at our postgraduate prospectus to see the range of options open to you; in the "key facts" box at the end of each entry we indicate where part-time study is available.

• Would you like to know more about studying a subject such as Sociology, Law or Management?
• Sample different subjects from the Faculty of Social Sciences in Law.
• The course will explore the theme of “Identities” with sessions such as:
  • The conundrum of ethnicity? Multiple identities in the modern era. 
  • Different Identities in Policy Studies.
• Materials will all be online, and support will be available to help all participants access them.
• Location to be confirmed.
• No previous qualifications needed to apply.
• Participants on this course are guaranteed an interview for the Foundation Year in Arts and Social Sciences (Cert HE).

Applications for this course are now closed.

• Would you like to know more about slavery and how it shaped Bristol? We'll be tackling difficult questions about the impact of slavery. 
• Ways Into History runs over 15 weeks (one evening a week) typically in the Spring term.
• No qualifications needed to apply. 
• £350 (2019/20 fee) – financial assistance is available for those on low incomes.
• Find out more here.

• Share your ideas and participate in classroom debates on classic and modern literature, explore poetry and prose, gain a greater understanding of Shakespeare and develop your essay writing skills.
• This course aims to be an enjoyable and confidence-building experience for anyone over 18 returning to study.
• Reading English Literature runs over 15 weeks (one evening a week) typically in the Spring term.
• No qualifications needed to apply. 
• £350 (2019/20 fee) – financial assistance is available for those on low incomes.
• Find out more here.

• A chance to discuss ideas on classic and modern literature at an advanced level.
• Explore poetry and prose, from Shakespeare to Philip Larkin, and develop your essay writing skills.
• Whether you have been away from education for a while, did your first degree in a completely different area or have equivalent experience and interest in studying literature beyond undergraduate level, this course aims to be an enjoyable and confidence-building experience for anyone over 18 returning to study.
• Support is available for those interested in applying for a master's degree or other further study.
• No qualifications needed to apply. £400 (2019-20 fee available to pay in installments).
• Find out more here. 

This short taster course will develop your academic language and literacy skills. It will provide the ideal preparation for future study – for instance, you could go on to apply for a foundation year at the University of Bristol.

Read more about the Building Academic Language and Literacy course.