Adults

With a wider choice of courses, flexible delivery options and funded places on offer, there’s never been a better time to take up lifelong learning at Wigan & Leigh College. We help you develop the skills to become more successful in life and work.

Nearly 4,000 adults join us each year to change their lives through learning. So, whether you want to improve your work prospects, get a promotion, land a university place, or simply find a fulfilling hobby we’ve got the courses and support you need to succeed. We’re developing courses for what the job market wants now and in the future.

We know learning as an adult isn’t easy. We’ll nurture you through every step and open your eyes to opportunities. Our tutors are skilled industry experts, happy to share their knowledge and contacts. You’ll receive the very best support and advice from our experts here at Wigan & Leigh College.

View our adult guide for all of the latest courses

Visit page

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, Wigan Council also offer a variety of adult learning courses, find out more about Wigan Council’s adult learning offer.

Find the right

Course for you

Access to Higher EducationView Courses

AccountancyView Courses

Animal ManagementView Courses

Art & DesignView Courses

Bakery SchoolView Courses

Beauty TherapiesView Courses

BricklayingView Courses

BusinessView Courses

Carpentry & JoineryView Courses

Catering & HospitalityView Courses

Child Care & Early Years EducationView Courses

Civil Engineering / Construction & the Built EnvironmentView Courses

Computer Science and Digital SkillsView Courses

Courses in the CommunityView Courses

Electrical & Electronic EngineeringView Courses

Electrical InstallationView Courses

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)View Courses

Fashion & ClothingView Courses

Floristry, Horticulture & Landscaping StudiesView Courses

Graphic DesignView Courses

Green TechnologiesView Courses

HairdressingView Courses

Health & Social CareView Courses

Management & ProfessionalView Courses

Maths & EnglishView Courses

Mechanical EngineeringView Courses

MediaView Courses

Motor Vehicle EngineeringView Courses

MusicView Courses

Online LearningView Courses

Painting & DecoratingView Courses

Performing ArtsView Courses

PhotographyView Courses

PlasteringView Courses

PlumbingView Courses

Public ServicesView Courses

ScienceView Courses

SportView Courses

Step into your Future CareerView Courses

Teaching AssistantsView Courses

Travel & TourismView Courses

What our

Students Say

Laura

“I’ve always been passionate about vehicles in general, but my culture didn’t really allow it when I was younger. I’ve realised, I’m an adult now and I want to go back and do it.”

Laura Haining

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles Level 3 Diploma

Janis

“The teachers always help me, they always have a solution and real life experience, it’s not just theory.”

Janis Somers

Level 2 Plumbing Technical Certificate

Louise

“I hadn’t drawn in 40 years. It’s a start again course, you try things, experiment and do things you haven’t done before. I recommend this to anyone, especially older people who may have got lost in life.”

Louise Cawthorne

Creative Crafts NCFE Level 1 Award

Billy

“The interaction and the opportunity really boosted my confidence and then having to go into college and the placement gave me structure and a sense of purpose.”

Billy McCarthy

NHS SWAP Programme

Rachel

"I had experience being 1-1 with a child but I hadn’t learned the theory behind it before. I could put this into practice and it made me enjoy my job as a Teaching Assistant more. "

Rachel Holding

Teaching Assistants Cache Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Laura

"My classmates all engage, and we all have a laugh. You get to know everyone. Megan (tutor) is fantastic."

Laura Fernandes Ribeiro

Counselling Skills Level 2

Lucy

"I enjoy the placement and being able to do the practical side of the course. It’s one thing to write about it and another to actually experience it."

Lucy Gregory

Teaching Assistants Cache Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Gita

"I have a lot of questions about world of work and my tutor has a salon. She’s always giving her opinion and sharing her experience. It’s real life not just book learning."

Gita Prohorova

Beauty Therapy Treatments Diploma Level 3

Aidan

"It’s never too late to better yourself. I can’t sing the tutor’s praises enough."

Aidan Wallwork

Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma

Yin

“My classmates, teachers, neighbours, and friends are all very friendly. I hope to learn the language well and integrate into this country.”

Yin Wan Wan

ESOL Entry Level 1

Alireza

“Now I have improved my English skills, and it’s made my life easier. I met so many people at college and found a community, it’s a good place to start learning.”

Alireza Elahaei Saher

ESOL Entry Level 2

Shannon

“I learned how to do assignments and all the work to prepare me for uni. The teachers do nothing but help and guide you in the way you need.”

Shannon Schofield-Gerrard

Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Sciences

Soheil

“I want to help people. It’s my lifestyle, I go to the gym every day. Coming to college is helping me to achieve my career.”

Soheil Karimi

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym)

Elaine

“If I hadn’t done this course, I wouldn’t have had the training needed in order to progress in my career.”

Elaine Turner

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting

Jess

“I didn’t have any basic knowledge that was needed for jobs in the sector. The course offered me a pathway into the sector.”

Jess Monaghan

Step Into Grounds, Gardens and Growing Green

Tania & Ruth

“We wanted to get back into art as we studied it at A Level and it’s something to enjoy as a regular hobby. We are loving it, it gets better and better each week. We are currently learning new skills in printing on fabric.”

Tania & Ruth

Creative Crafts Award

Sonia

“I really enjoy working with people. Supporting people with dementia is very rewarding. I learned a lot on the course and the placement at the day centre was great preparation for my current role.”

Sonia Santos

Step into Health & Social Care

Samantha