Evening Classes and Adult Education in Bristol

Evening Classes and Adult Education in Bristol provide further learning opportunities for residents of the Bristol community. Courses provide learning and skills focused on supporting career progression, employability and job skills or to progress to further learning.

Discover a fascinating hobby or interest, develop skills to move on at work, or start training for a whole new career – it is never too late to further your education and there are lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.

By taking an Evening Class or Adult Education course in Bristol you will:

·         Learn on your doorstep at locations in your community or learn from the comfort of your own home, depending on the class or course you choose.

·         Boost your career with qualifications across a range of professions, increase your knowledge in your current career or start working towards a whole new career – the options are endless!

·         Pick up new talents and meet people in your community with similar interests.

Why study in Bristol?

Bristol is located just 120 miles west of London and is the largest city in the southwest of England. Bristol has a fascinating history and in medieval times it competed with York for the title of England’s largest city after London.

Bristol is known for its vibrant culture and creativity and the art scene is a big part of Bristol life. Filled with art galleries and spaces open to the public, from contemporary galleries like the Arnolfini to classic museums like the M Shed on the harbourside and independent cinema’s like the Watershed – there is plenty for art lovers to see and do in Bristol.

Local Bristol boy Banksy started as a freehand graffiti artist in the city in the 1990s, and you can see some of his earliest original murals in the city.

Top places to visit in Bristol include Bristol Zoo Gardens, We the Curious Science Centre and Brunel’s SS Great Britain.

Home to two world-class universities, the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England, Bristol is the region’s leading centre for business, culture and education. The two universities offer high-quality teaching and excellent research facilities to prepare students for life in the working world.

Bristol is also proud of its number of language schools, each offering students the opportunity to study English or learn another language from intensive courses to flexible programmes.

Where can I study in Bristol?

• University of Bristol
• City of Bristol College
• The University of the West of England
• International House of Bristol
• Hunter Language School
• University College, Bristol
• Trinity College
• Wesley College

For a full list of possible classes and courses, you can visit our website and enquire or even book courses that appeal to you.  Visit Whichcollege.ie to search universities, colleges or institutes taking admissions in your area now!

Facts about Bristol

·         Bristol began life as a town called Brigg stow, which means the meeting place at the bridge in the old Saxon language. The original town was listed in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of 1051.

·         Bristol played an important role in England’s maritime trade in tobacco, wine, cotton and more.

·         Bristol hosts the annual Balloon Fiesta –Europe’s biggest meeting of hot air balloons, with over 150 coming together from across the globe.

·         St Paul’s Carnival started in 1968 and celebrates African Caribbean communities in the UK through music, dance, performances and food, people travel from far and wide to the St Paul’s area, near to Stokes Croft, to enjoy the festival.