Adult Learning

Barnsley College is a welcoming and supportive place to learn.  With a wide range of courses from basic education to high level professional qualifications, Barnsley College offers you the opportunity to train for a career, improve job prospects, qualify for university or simply learn a new skill.

The College has an excellent range of facilities, learning resource centres and student support services with dedicated teaching staff who are committed to helping you achieve.

Our range of part-time courses are designed to fit around your needs.
We have classes running throughout the day and evening in many subject areas, including:

• Accountancy
• Agriculture/Horticulture
• Art and Design
• Beauty and Complementary Therapies
• Business Administration
• Catering
• Childcare/Early Years
• Computing
• Construction
• Electrical Engineering
• English
• ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages
• Hairdressing
• Health and Social Care
• Management
• Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle
• Mathematics
• Photography
• Science
• Skills for Life
• Sport
• Teaching

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Barnsley College offers a wide range of Skills for Life classes to adult learners.
Classes take place both in the daytime and evening at the Old Mill Lane site. You can join the programme at any time of the year.

You will be assessed before you join a class to make sure that you are in the best class for you.
The courses on offer include; Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL.