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Celebration of 150 Years of Vaughan College

The Institute of Lifelong Learning's main teaching centre will this year celebrate it's 150th Anniversary. It was 150 years ago, in 1862, that Canon David James Vaughan and his wife Margaret founded the Leicester Working Men's Institute, which was named Vaughan College. To mark this anniversary we will be holding a celebratory event Read More

 

Research

Research Interests

The Insitute of Lifelong Learning has four main research specialisms. Research degrees (postgraduate taught and MPhil/PhD) are available in these areas. Consultancy work may be available - please contact relevant staff members for more information.

The four key research areas are:

- Civil Safety and Security

- Counselling and Psychotherapy

- Learning and Ageing

- Popular Culture and Religion/Spiritual Development

Research Groups

Leicester Learning and Ageing Group (LLAG)

The Insitute of Lifelong Learning is also home to LLAG; a specialist research group actively involved with applied research in the field of later-life learning, older learners and the benefits of learning for an ageing population.

University of Leicester Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Clinic (ULCPRC)

Counselling and psychotherapy services are offered to staff, students and members of the public by ULCPRC. Research may also be conducted by therapists with the full consent of clients.
Information Sessions and Open Evenings

Come along to one of our drop-in information sessions or open evenings and find out more about the part-time courses we have on offer.

Course Fees and Funding

No upfront fees - all eligible part-time students can now get a government-backed tuition fee loan, which is only repayable if you are earning more than £21,000 per annum. More information on tuition fee loans

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