English and Mathematics
In these subjects prisoners will work towards achieving the Adult Certificates in Literacy and Numeracy. The aim is to help develop the basic skills required in everyday situations and to build both self-confidence and esteem. Following initial and diagnostic assessment of literacy and numeracy skills, prisoners are enrolled onto courses to suit their individual abilities and aims. Courses range from Entry Level to Level 3.

Dedicated ESOL accredited provision is offered to support the learning needs of Foreign National prisoners at the appropriate level.

Social and Life Skills
A range of courses are available:

- Personal development
- Healthy living
- Improving assertiveness and decision making
- Preparation for Work and Employability Skills
- Stress Management
- Alcohol Awareness
- Personal Finance/ Budgeting and Money Management

Courses are delivered as either short course stand-alone modules or longer integrated courses. Provision is flexible and delivered to meet the needs of the population. Courses range from Entry Level to Level 3.

Art, Craft and Design
Art, Craft and Design is taught in a well-equipped studio. Based on demand, courses offered are:

- Painting and Drawing
- Sculpture - Mixed Media
- Graphic Design Illustration
- Ceramics and Pottery
- Art History - Critical Studies

All courses cover practical work and aspects of art and design.  Prisoners will explore different methods of producing their own artwork whilst considering work that other artists have produced.  Courses range from Entry Level to Level 3 and groups cater for mixed abilities. The therapeutic benefits of art are recognised towards a prisoner’s personal well being.

Key Skills
Developing Key Skills is an important area of study and prisoners have the opportunity to gain qualifications that are nationally recognised, highly valued by employers and welcomed by all colleges in the United Kingdom. Upon completion of the course prisoners will receive a certificate. Key Skills offered are:

- Information and Communication Technology
- Application of Number
- Communication
- Improving Own Learning and Performance
- Problem Solving
- Working With Others

Courses may be delivered as discrete courses or embedded into other provision. Courses range from Entry Level to Level 3.

Business and Media Studies
Increasing employability is a key focus within education and the following courses are delivered with a view to enhancing career opportunities.  Courses offered are:

- Radio Production - prisoners working on the radio course will be offered the opportunity to develop practical   skills by working on and producing material to broadcast on the Prison Radio- ‘Captive Radio.’ 

- Journalism - prisoners enrolled on the journalism course are encouraged to write articles for the prison   magazine, which is produced by the prisoners as part of the course work. 

- I Media - this course provides an opportunity for prisoners to work with current digital technology in order to   maintain up to date knowledge and skills

- Business Enterprise - this course allows prisoners to explore the possibilities for self-employment upon   release. Courses range from Entry Level to Level 3.

College Unit
The College Unit is a unit set up to support learners on external courses. Prisoners may choose to work towards an Open University or other distance learning qualification or be in full time or part time education.  The college unit has a number of additional resources, as well as a dedicated member of the education staff who is based on the Unit.

Vocational Training
HMP Rye Hill endeavours to provide prisoners with a variety of relevant vocational training opportunities to increase prospects of employment on release. Vocational training is managed by G4S.