Evening Classes and Adult Education in Staffordshire

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

Staffordshire is a county rich in history and heritage, with a vibrant community of thriving market towns surrounded by beautiful countryside and wonderful scenery ready to be explored.

Staffordshire’s two cities, Stoke and Lichfield couldn’t be more different: Stoke is earthy and industrial, and has a hard-earned reputation for craftsmanship, while Lichfield is historic and cultured, the birthplace of Samuel Johnson.

Staffordshire is famously home to Alton Towers, one of Britain’s most popular attractions and a magnet for thrill-seekers with its adrenaline rides, water park and amusements. Historical attractions in the county include Tamworth Castle, built by Æthelflæd, daughter of Alfred the Great.

Top places to visit in Staffordshire include Tamworth Castle, Tutbury Castle, Lichfield Cathedral,  Letocetum, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park, Uttoxeter Racecourse and Cannock Chase.

The University of Staffordshire is noted for its science departments; in 2002 Staffordshire’s Psychology Department was among the top ten in the country, while Molecular Biochemistry and Biosciences were rated as ‘excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

Where can I study in Staffordshire?

• Staffordshire University
• Keele University
• NSCG Stafford College
• South Staffordshire College
• Buxton & Leek 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 Staffordshire

· Staffordshire is home to the ‘Potteries’, the area around Stoke-on-Trent where pottery such as Spode, Wedgwood, and Royal Doulton has been produced for centuries.

· There are more miles of canals in Staffordshire than in any other county in England.

· The largest ever haul of Anglo-Saxon gold in Britain was discovered beneath a farmer’s field in Staffordshire

· The first jar of Marmite was produced in Staffordshire. Marmite was actually created by accident in 1902 when a German scientist, Justus Von Liebig, started experimenting with brewer’s yeast, it was soon turned into a spread and was bottled and sold.

· The National Memorial Arboretum, in Alrewas is one of the U.K’s national focal points for remembrance with many thousands of service personnel remembered and 30,000 trees.