Evening Classes and Adult Education in West Midlands
Evening Classes and Adult Education in the West Midlands provide further learning opportunities for residents of the West Midlands 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 West Midlands 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 West Midlands?
The West Midlands of England is made up of the following counties – Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire. The area’s major cities include Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent and Walsall.
The West Midlands is home to world-class museums and top UK attractions. Many steeped in rich history and heritage like Warwick Castle and Dudley limestone caverns, as well as attractions for thrill-seeking adventurers at Drayton Manor.
Top places to visit in West Midlands include Moseley Old Hall, Coventry Transport Museum, Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Beat Brewery, The Coventry Music Museum and Walsall Arboretum.
The West Midlands has several universities, colleges, and cultural institutions at the forefront of positive change: improving health, driving transport forward, storing energy, improving construction, advancing manufacturing, enabling entrepreneurs and making people’s lives better.
Where can I study in West Midlands?
- Aston University
- Birmingham City University
- Coventry University
- Keele University
- Newman University
- Staffordshire University
- University of Warwick
- University College Birmingham
- University of Birmingham
- University of Wolverhampton
- University of Worcester
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 West Midlands
· Birmingham is home to world-famous chocolate factory Cadbury’s. It was founded in 1824 by John Cadbury, a Quaker who began selling tea, coffee and drinking chocolate on the streets of Birmingham. You can see how chocolate is made at the factory today by visiting the popular tourist attraction of Cadbury World.
· Wolverhampton was the first place in the world to have a road junction controlled by traffic lights, they were installed in Princes Square in 1927.
· The anchor for the Titanic was made in Netherton and towed to Dudley train station by 20 shire horses.
· The world’s first successful steam engine was built in the Black Country, harnessing the power of steam which was to change the world – a replica is now housed in the Black Country Museum in Dudley.
· Warwickshire’s most famous historical resident is William Shakespeare who was born and lived most of his life in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
· Monty Python’s first-ever live performance was at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry in 1971.
· Branston pickle was first made in 1922 in the village of Branston, near Burton. Marmite and Bovril are made in Burton, using by-products from the brewing industry.
