FutureLearn

Aim Higher: Access to Higher Education for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (FutureLearn)

Offered by Cambridge Assessment English,
Aim Higher: Access to Higher Education for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (FutureLearn)

This course is designed to help refugees and asylum seekers get the information they need to apply for university in the UK. This course is designed to help refugees and asylum seekers get the information and the support they need to apply for and enter university in the UK.

Class Deals by MOOC List - Click here and see FutureLearn's Active Discounts, Deals, and Promo Codes.

Follow Ahmad and Rassina as they guide you through the application process, helping you to understand where you want to go, and how to get there. The course is supported by a group of experts across higher education, refugee support networks, language assessment providers and refugees studying at universities.

Who is the course for?
This course is designed for refugees and asylum seekers looking to continue or start their Higher Education studies in the UK.
It would also be useful for anyone who supports or teaches refugees hoping to study at university.
The focus of this course is applying for, and preparing for undergraduate study.

Go to Class
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Related Courses

Teaching and Assessing Core Skills (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
British Council,UK Aid

Teaching and Assessing Core Skills (FutureLearn)

Teacher Professional Development

Develop your ability to teach core skills and learn how to measure your students' core skills development. Help your students succeed by building their core skills. Employers are demanding higher-order cognitive skills from their workforces, so it’s crucial that young people have access to education that supports the development of core skills to help them succeed.

Oct 10th 2022
4 Weeks
Education Teaching Student Development
Details
Skills to Succeed at University (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University of Leeds

Skills to Succeed at University (FutureLearn)

Education

Prepare for university and master academic skills that are essential for undergraduates studying in the UK. Get a head start with your undergraduate studies by learning key academic skills. This two-week course is designed by experienced educators at the University of Leeds to help you transition to higher education smoothly. You’ll pick up top tips and first-hand advice on how to start and thrive at university from current students who came to the University of Leeds through different routes such as after completing a BTEC, A levels or as mature students.

Feb 16th 2026
3 Weeks
Higher Education Critical Thinking University
Details
Exploring Inclusive Pedagogies (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
British Council

Exploring Inclusive Pedagogies (FutureLearn)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Ensure you’re meeting every learner’s needs, including those most at risk of exclusion, by developing inclusive teaching skills. Examine the impact of inclusive pedagogies in primary and secondary education. Inclusive pedagogies can help create a fair and thriving learning environment for every student. On this three-week course, you’ll delve into the pedagogical practices of inclusive education and discover how you can ensure all students have the chance to fulfil their potential within your school.

Oct 7th 2024
3 Weeks
Education Inclusive Education Inclusive Learning
Details
Critical Thinking at University: An Introduction (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University of Leeds

Critical Thinking at University: An Introduction (FutureLearn)

Education

Critical thinking is a vital skill for university study whatever your discipline. Prepare for university now. Make sure you have the critical thinking skills required for university. Critical thinking is a vital skill at university and later in life. University study introduces you to new concepts, ways of learning and requires you to think critically. You need to know how to question information sources and how to evaluate different arguments.

Feb 16th 2026
2 Weeks
Education Critical Thinking University
Details
Educating for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Schools and Universities (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University College London

Educating for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Schools and Universities (FutureLearn)

Education

Explore the global challenges facing sustainable development worldwide and how to introduce them in schools and HE institutions. Develop the skills to examine sustainable development with all learners. As part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, schools and universities have a responsibility to educate all learners on sustainability. On this three-week course, you’ll gain an overview of the key issues relating to sustainability and how to deliver this knowledge, whether you teach in schools or higher education.

Oct 30th 2023
3 Weeks
Sustainability Education Sustainable Development
Details
Teach Computing in Schools: Creating a Curriculum for Ages 11 to 16 (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
Raspberry Pi Foundation,National Centre for Computing Education

Teach Computing in Schools: Creating a Curriculum for Ages 11 to 16 (FutureLearn)

Education CS: Information & Technology

Create an inspiring and engaging computing curriculum for secondary school students, using freely available resources. Learn how to create a successful computing curriculum tailored for your setting. On this course, teachers can discover how to create a computing curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 16, using freely available online resources to complement your existing materials.

Mar 6th 2023
3 Weeks
Education Computing Online Learning
Details
Diverse Routes into Higher Education (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University of York

Diverse Routes into Higher Education (FutureLearn)

Education

Join us and explore the variety of routes available to enter higher education, and the support available to you. The course sets out some of the key considerations in applying for relevant university-level courses, making the most of your technical or vocational experience, and getting the most out of your higher education experience when you get here.

Nov 28th 2022
2 Weeks
Education Higher Education
Details
Educational Leadership: Improving Schools through Effective Leadership (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
Coventry University

Educational Leadership: Improving Schools through Effective Leadership (FutureLearn)

Management & Leadership

Explore your leadership style, with the chance to grow the skills you need to be a great leader in education. Have the opportunity to discover what it takes to lead. Have the opportunity to discover what it takes to lead. On this course, you’ll have the opportunity to discover what makes a great leader, the chance to develop your leadership skills, explore leadership principles, and the opportunity to grow the confidence you need to succeed in your school.

Jan 20th 2025
2 Weeks
Education Leadership Leadership Skills
Details
Exploring Instructional Leadership in Education (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
British Council

Exploring Instructional Leadership in Education (FutureLearn)

Management & Leadership Education

Learn how instructional leadership can motivate staff, transform teaching and learning, and help students to succeed. Discover the link between effective leadership and improved student outcomes. Instructional leaders in schools create supportive and collaborative learning environments for staff and students. On this three-week course, you’ll explore the role of instructional leadership techniques in affecting student outcomes and how to embed them into your school’s practices.

Jan 6th 2025
3 Weeks
Education Learning Teaching
Details
Global Education for Teachers (FutureLearn) FutureLearn
University College London

Global Education for Teachers (FutureLearn)

Education

Discover key issues in global citizenship education and learn how to prepare your students for the global challenges of tomorrow. Incorporate global learning and global citizenship education into your teaching. Teachers today must prepare their students for a global future. Young people will need to learn how to positively engage with people from all over the world and build the skills and knowledge to become a global citizen.On this course, you’ll increase your confidence and ability to introduce global issues into your teaching. You’ll get CPD training in how to address global issues in your teaching and support global citizenship in your school.

Mar 9th 2026
3 Weeks
Education Learning Teaching
Details