Adults
Develop new skills, gain qualifications and achieve your goals. Whether you’re returning to learning, changing career or building confidence, we’ll help you take your next step.
Learning That Fits Around Your Life
Whether you want to progress in your career, return to education, gain qualifications or learn something new, our adult courses are designed to help you achieve your goals. With flexible study options available, you can balance learning with work, family and other commitments. Many of our part-time courses run in the afternoons and evenings and a number of full-time courses can be condensed into just two or three days a week.
At Barnet and Southgate College, you’ll find a wide range of courses including professional qualifications, Access to Higher Education, community learning, English and maths, digital skills and employability programmes. Whatever your starting point, we’ll help you find the right pathway and support your progression.
Adult Learning at Barnet and Southgate College?
Adult learning is about more than gaining qualifications. It’s about building confidence, developing new skills and creating opportunities for your future. Our courses are designed to support learners at different stages of life, whether you’re progressing at work, preparing for higher education or learning for personal development.
Many courses run during the daytime, evenings or weekends, helping you fit learning around existing commitments. You’ll also benefit from supportive tutors and a welcoming learning environment.
Essential skills
Build confidence in English, maths and digital skills. Our Essential Skills courses can help you prepare for work, further study and everyday life.
Access to HE
Thinking about university but don’t have traditional qualifications? Access to Higher Education courses can help you take the next step towards a degree.
Higher education
Study for a higher-level qualification closer to home. Discover flexible Higher Education courses that can help you advance your career and future prospects.
What is Adult Learning?
Adult Learning provides opportunities for people aged 19 and over to gain qualifications, develop practical skills and improve their career prospects. It includes professional training, essential skills, community learning and routes into higher education.
At Barnet and Southgate College, adult learners can study subjects ranging from English, maths and digital skills to creative arts, health and wellbeing, employability and Access to Higher Education programmes. Courses are designed to support different goals, whether that’s finding work, progressing at work, gaining confidence, preparing for university or learning a new skill. Adult Learning helps you continue developing throughout life while achieving qualifications and personal goals.
Unlock Your Potential
At Barnet and Southgate College, you’ll find flexible learning opportunities designed around adult life. We understand that many learners are balancing education with work, family and other responsibilities, so we offer courses that fit around your commitments.
You’ll learn from experienced tutors who will support you throughout your journey. Whether you’re improving your English and maths, preparing for higher education, developing workplace skills or learning for personal interest, we’ll help you build confidence and achieve your goals. With a wide range of courses available, you can choose a pathway that works for you.
Adult vocational courses
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Level 3 Certificate in Networking and Cybersecurity (Part Time – Adults)
Information Technology
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Level 3 NCFE/CACHE Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievements (CAVA)
Childcare & Education
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More information
Find out about the support available and our student services and enrichment.
Careers advice
Get the information and guidance you need to explore careers, understand your options and take the next step towards your future.
Student support
Your success matters to us. Discover the support available to help you thrive at College, including financial support, safeguarding, wellbeing and learning support services.
Enrichment
Get more from your College experience. Take part in clubs, sports, events and student voice activities that help you develop new skills, make friends and build confidence.
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Start Planning Your Future
Explore our courses, meet expert tutors and see our facilities. An Open Event is the best way to find your next step with confidence.