Courses for Adults (19+)

Unlock Your Potential with our Adult and Part-Time Courses

Ready for a new challenge? Whether you’re looking to change careers, start your own business, or progress with a university-level qualification, we’re here to help!

With over 120 courses, we offer flexible learning in subjects like Photography, Computing, Sport and even Ceramics. You can even earn a degree with us!

It’s never too late to invest in yourself. Whether you need to brush up on Maths and English, gain new skills for work, or explore a passion, we’ve got a course for you. Prefer to study from home? No problem—many of our courses are available online at your own pace.

Got questions? We’re happy to help—email info@barnsley.ac.uk or call 01226 216 123.

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Financial Support for adults

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English and Maths qualifications

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