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Why study astronomy?

Whether you’ve been captivated by the recent solar storms or the flyovers of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites, astronomy has provided a fascinating distraction during…
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How do you maintain your motivation to study?

How do you find and keep up your motivation to study? The value of education has never been greater; it opens doors to everything…
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How to enjoy creative writing while social distancing?

How to tackle a blank page? – Creative writing online with NEC One of the best parts about creative writing as a hobby is…
General, Lifelong Learning

We’re here for you – NEC price reduction

The offers listed on this page have now expired. For the latest information on our fees and services, including special offers if we are…
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Do you have to be at school to study a GCSE? 2020 update

You don’t have to be at school to study a GCSE This is an unprecedented time where many students are finding themselves studying at…
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Coronavirus (COVID 19) – important update

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What is your career path?

With over 55 years’ experience helping people of all ages gain qualifications and meet their career aspirations, we know how important it is to…
Study Tips

What is the best way to revise for exams?

How do you get the best out of your revision? How do you avoid common mistakes? How do you perfect your exam technique? With…
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was set up in 2015 to advocate for gender equality within the sciences and highlight…
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“If you can read the world around you, you can change the world around you.”

Art history has long had an undeserved reputation as something for the privileged. However, in today’s increasingly visual world, it is more important than…
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