Sometimes, you will work on your own, either in a library or at home. Sometimes, you will work with others on particular projects. The methods depend on what suits the particular course or subject, but every course offers a variety. Some courses include a period of study abroad, others involve practical work experience. For full-time students, diploma and certificate courses may only take two years, sometimes even less.
Most degree courses take three or four years.
Part-time qualifications take longer to complete, but allow you to carry on working or looking after your family. There are too many choices to tell you about them all here. Think about what matters most to you, and ask the university you are interested in. For students who choose to live away from home, going to university also brings a change in social life, and opportunities to try new activities and make new friends. Students who live at home also have the chance to develop interests through the university societies and clubs and to join in social events.