Unique partnerships to help you progress
If you are looking for a way to continue your education journey through distance learning, our unique offers with these valued partners may be the option for you.
Current NEC students or alumni within three years of progressing their studies with NEC, will be eligible to claim a 10% discount on all Open University Level 1 undergraduate courses giving an average saving of £619.
Current NEC students or alumni within three years of progressing their studies with NEC, will be eligible to claim a 10% discount on all the Open College of the Arts Level 1 undergraduate courses giving an average saving of £619.
10% off your next NEC course
Alumni and current students can get 10% off further enrolments with us. Contact our Course Advice team for more information.
Bursaries to facilitate further studies
Over the years we have worked with key partners to offer NEC students the opportunity to study the subjects they're passionate about.
NEC 60th Birthday Bursary (applications now closed)
To celebrate our 60th birthday in 2023, NEC offered workplace returners and those seeking a change of career the opportunity to apply for our 60th Birthday Bursary.
The Russell Kane Scholarship (applications now closed)
In 2022 comedian Russell Kane worked with us to offer 3 scholarships to widen accessibility to students who would otherwise be unable to complete their GCSEs or A levels.
In 2020, Art History in Schools offered 3 full bursaries to state sector teachers looking to develop their art history knowledge through our A level History of Art course.
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Since 2021 the University of Cambridge's Institute of Continuing Education has offered full tuition fee bursaries on a selection of their Undergraduate Certificates to NEC A level students.
You can now apply for a bursary for 2024-25.
Read more about the bursaries offered by the Institute of Continuing Education.
Since 2021 we've been working with The Classical Association to offer full bursaries for state sector teachers to study NEC's A level Classical Civilisation course.
Applications for the 2023 bursaries are now closed. Information for 2024 coming soon.
You can find out about the professional development opportunities the Classical Association offers here.
We are pleased to offer discounts on NEC course fees to members of The Classical Association. If you are a member and looking at studying any NEC course, contact them to find out more.
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The TOTUM PRO card is available to current active students aged 16 or over, studying full or part-time in Further or Higher Education. The TOTUM PRO card replaces the NUS extra card but works exactly the same. It gives card holders access to a huge variety of special offers and discounts that help you save while you study. For further information about TOTUM PRO, including a full list of the deals and discounts they have on offer, visit the Totum website.
Ask about TOTUM PRO when you enrol, or, if you are already studying with us, please email our student support team.
Study advice and resources
We understand that the difference between A levels and studying at university can feel like a huge leap. We have worked together with UCAS to create a range of study skills guides to help you make this transition as simple as possible.
