Adults
Be more at NSCG.
Are you an adult learner aged 19+ and thinking about changing your career or getting the qualifications you may have missed out on? It's never too late to learn with one of our adult education courses.
We understand that studying alongside family and work commitments can be tricky, so we have developed flexible adult courses that can be studied part-time at either our Newcastle or Stafford campuses or you can choose to study online from the comfort of your own home.
We have daytime courses available on-campus and at our BRAND NEW town centre learning spaces within Keele in Town or you could choose to study during the evening or online around your family and work life.
If you're in employment and want to progress in your career, our courses will give you the opportunity to boost your skills and transform your future. Maybe you've had a career break to raise a family, been made redundant or fancy a completely new career direction, whatever your reason for studying, you're sure of a warm welcome at NSCG.
Many of our adult learning courses are FREE or you could be eligible for financial support depending on your circumstances. There are also a number of FREE Level 3 courses available if don't already have a Level 3 qualification under the National Skills Fund.
Take part in our Adult Learning Survey
At NSCG, we’re always looking for new and exciting ways to support adult learners in achieving their goals.
Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey and tell us what kind of part-time courses you’d like to see in the future. Your ideas and interests will directly influence our next range of learning opportunities. Have your say and help us design courses that work for you!
FREE Higher Technical courses funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) has secured more than £150,000 of funding from the Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) as part of the government’s Levelling Up agenda to offer a number of FREE Level 4 Higher Technical courses.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
NSCG offers a diverse programme of FREE short courses, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. These courses are available in a wide range of areas including English, Maths, Engineering and Manufacturing, Health Care, Employability and Digital Technologies. The courses will aim to develop skills across the region to support productivity, economic growth and innovation.
Find out more about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.