Evening Classes and Adult Education in Dorset

Evening Classes and Adult Education in Dorset provide further learning opportunities for residents of the Dorset 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 Dorset 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 Dorset?

The county of Dorset has a diverse and beautiful landscape with rolling hillsides, dramatic cliffs, sweeping beaches, gorgeous villages and bustling towns.

Along the coastline are historic ports, perfect sandy beaches, massive cliffs and natural wonders like Durdle Door. Dorset is also England’s fossil hunting capital with exciting finds along the coastal landscape that is now UNESCO listed and known as the Jurassic Coast. The rugged limestone throughout has recorded some 185 million years of natural history and is layered with fossils of the plants and animals that have lived in this area during that time.

On the interior of the county are castles, abbeys and stately homes, many of which you may already have seen on TV or in movies.

Top places to visit in Dorset include the Jurassic Coast, Brownsea Island, Sandbanks, Sherborne Abbey, Christchurch Priory and Old Harrys Rocks.

Bournemouth University lays claims to a strong professional orientation with a focus on academic excellence and graduate employability. It is particularly renowned for its media courses and Bournemouth University is recognised as the only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice in the UK.

Where can I study in Dorset?

• Bournemouth University
• Arts University College Bournemouth
• AECC University 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 Dorset

·         The bendiest road in Britain is located in Dorset; a 1.5km stretch at Cann Common.

·         The Dorset Naga is grown here and is counted among the hottest chillis in the world. With an average score of 923,000 Scoville Heat Units, it’s roughly 400 times hotter than Tabasco Sauce and so fiery that protective gloves have to be worn just to handle it.

·         The oldest post box in England still in use today can be found in Holwell, a picturesque village in Dorset. It was commissioned way back in 1853.

·         The Jurassic coast was the first-ever natural site to make the UNESCO World Heritage list in December 2001. This is partly due to the rich fossil findings in the area, where perfectly preserved fossils can be found in the rock formations.

·         Many authors have been inspired by the hidden gems and beauty that can be found in Dorset, one of them being Enid Blyton. Supposedly she loved to spend time here as a child, and those fond childhood memories were the source of inspiration for her famous book “Five”.