Adult Learners

There’s no age limit on learning at Coleg y Cymoedd. Explore part-time and full-time adult courses for students aged 18-plus.

Search for a course

Are you over 18 and want to take your learning to the next step? Or perhaps you’re an older adult thinking about a career change.

At Coleg y Cymoedd we welcome learners from all ages and backgrounds onto hundreds of different courses – search for a course and find out where you fit in.

Explore courses for adult learners

Start here to explore all the courses available to adult learners at Coleg y Cymoedd.

Personal learning account (PLA) courses

If you meet the criteria you could study for free with PLA funding. Find out what courses are available for you.

PLA courses

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Access to Higher Education

Prepare for university study when you don’t have traditional entry qualifications.

Access courses

Business

Marketing, operations, finance, strategy and more.

Business courses

Care and childcare studies

Qualify for a career in the NHS, social care or looking after babies and children.

Care and childcare courses

Computing and IT

Programming, coding, IT system management and more.

Computing and IT courses

Construction

Train in building, bricklaying, painting, plastering and carpentry.

Construction courses

Creative industries

Prepare for a career in film, TV and drama, or explore art, creative writing and photography.

Creative courses

Education and training

Inspire the next generation and train for careers in education.

Education courses

Engineering and electronics

Courses to prepare you for a number of routes into engineering career paths.

Engineering courses

ESOL

English for speakers of other languages. Improve speaking, reading and writing.

ESOL courses

Hairdressing and beauty

Cutting, styling and colouring hair, plus train to deliver beauty treatments.

Hair and beauty courses

Language and skills

GCSEs and essential skills to get ahead in the rest of your education and career.

Language courses

Sport

Fitness and coach qualifications, or balance your academia with sport.

Sport courses

What adult learning courses can I take?

Adult learners can benefit from evening college courses and part-time courses for the right fit around work, family, and life commitments.

Study at your level. Choose from hundreds of courses at our four campuses.

You can also enrol on:

GCSEs – retake English and Maths as an adult or sit them for the first time.
Level 3 courses – Diploma courses and professional qualifications
Higher education and university courses – Foundation degrees, Bachelors and HNC.
Apprenticeships – Get qualified while you earn.

Flexible adult courses near you

There are no age limits on our courses at Coleg y Cymoedd. Study courses at the right level for you. From GCSEs to career and professional development (CPD). Apprenticeships, short courses, degree qualifications and more.

Our courses are delivered with a blend of online and in person sessions on our four South Wales campuses. You could be learning in the classroom, or taking part in more hands-on training in one of our on-site restaurants, salons, robotics labs or engineering workshops.

Nantgarw

Ystrad Mynach

Aberdare

Rhondda

More support for adult learners

We’ll support you to reach your ambitions at Coleg y Cymoedd, in the classroom and beyond.

You can access learning support services for extra help with literacy and numeracy and we support learners with disabilities, sensory impairment and additional needs.

Cymoedd Extra offers clubs, societies and activities that fit around your course and you can even enjoy our on-campus restaurants, salons and fitness facilities.

“I can’t thank Coleg y Cymoedd enough for the support and encouragement they’ve given me during my time studying. Over the last few years, I’ve been provided with opportunities I wouldn’t have had elsewhere, and the standard of learning has been great. I’m excited to take the next step in my career.”

James Reyer, age 20

Adult funding for education

You could be eligible for a range of grants, bursaries and funding for your course, including the Welsh Government Learning Grant for Adult Education.

You might also be eligible for free adult learning courses through a Personal Learning Account (PLA).

Find out more about financial support.