Festive Gift Ideas
Give Christmas a personal touch. A selection of short courses to get you in the festive spirit.
Enrol For 2019-20
Prospectus is now available. Find all your firm favourites as well as lots of new courses. Call 020 7269 6000 To find out more.
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If you live in one of the 32 London Boroughs and earn less than the London Living Wage, some of our courses may be free. Pop in or call 020 7269 6000 to find out more.
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Featured Courses
ECDL – ITQ Level 3 Certificate
For advanced learners who want to progress on to after completing ECDL Level 2. The Level 3 Certificate in IT User Skills (ECDL Advanced) will give you excellent proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software, and will improve your productivity in using IT.
World Myths Living Tales Of The Past
New course: This course is for anyone who has ever wondered why myths were so important to people in the past, why they are still relevant, and why the same myths appear across the world.
Introduction To Anthropology
Anthropology is not just the study of other cultures: it is a way of seeing, a way of doing and a way of thinking. In this course we will introduce you to many of the key concepts, methods and debates within this subject by each week exploring a different topic to explore how cross cultural comparisons can illuminate our understanding of these issues.
Upcoming Courses
Nov
15
Telephone Interpreting in the Public Services
A course suitable for those who have completed the Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting[...]
Nov
16
Weekend Crafts
This is a series of one-day workshops for Absolute Beginners - people with little or[...]
Why come to Mary Ward Centre?
Mary Ward Centre is the adult education centre with a difference. We provide a wide range of subjects for people at all levels and run courses during the day, evening or weekend to suit your timetable.
Get inspired and enjoy excellent teaching in an environment where each individual’s learning experience is valued. That’s what makes Mary Ward Centre ‘the friendly place to learn.’
The Cafe
The vegetarian cafe at 42 Queen Square is a popular meeting place for lunch, dinner, or coffee and cake. The café specialises in vegetarian, vegan, gluten and wheat-free meals and snacks, catering for every dietary requirement.
Café customers can enjoy being surrounded by art produced by Mary Ward Centre art students, or simply catch up with friends, fellow students or colleagues in the calm setting of Queen Square.
