Western Continuing Studies

At Western University they believe in creating global citizens through learning and connecting to others.

Whether the students' interests are professional growth or personal enrichment, at Western Continuing Studies, they are here to help them make connections between learning and life.

Through their courses and programs, students will gain knowledge and skills relevant to their career and interests, but they will also make connections with a network of students and instructors from across Canada and around the world.

In their classrooms at Western's main campus in London, Ontario, or in Trois-Pistoles, Quebec, on site or online, no matter who the students are, their learning success is their primary goal.

Western Continuing Studies is the continuing education department of Western University.

WCS believes learning never ends. Whether pursuing a higher level of education or exploring a new interest, their courses are designed with students' career and life aspirations in mind. Their goal is to provide them with opportunities to keep learning at every point in your life.

University Students

They offer bursary/credit programs in French Immersion. An experience of a lifetime in a complete immersion environment, they not only learn French, but live the language and the culture of Québec.

Recent Graduates

Designed for recent graduates, they offer eight diploma programs to complement their undergraduate degree. These one-year full-time programs combine learning in class or online with a four-month practicum placement and provide specific knowledge and experience to start their career.

Professionals

Whether the student's goal is career advancement or to stay informed about their industry and best practices, professional development demonstrates to employers their ability to learn new skills and their ongoing commitment to improvement. Choose from 19 certificates and hundreds of courses and workshops.

Employers

Organizations partner with Western Continuing Studies to give employees the skills, experience and motivation they need to excel. Employees can attend our professional development courses and workshops or we can customize a program to your organization’s specific needs.

Lifelong Learners

If students have a passion for learning, they have courses to feed their curiosity, from arts to writing to a complete immersion experience in Québec, where they can learn and live the language and the culture of Québec.