Adult Education for everyone
We offer a wide range of courses, evening classes and qualifications to suit many interests. Use the search box to see if we have what you want, or browse our course pages.
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Featured Courses
Management Qualification
Boost your performance in the workplace as a team member and make the transition from working in a team to leading a team.
Introduction to Diet and Nutrition
Learn about special diets and gain an understanding of which foods improve your health and what you should avoid.
Project Management course
Looking for a Project Management qualification course? We offer the APM Introductory Certificate and a Starter course. They can be applied to business and other working environments.
Upcoming Courses
Feb
02
Understanding Community Interpreting Level 1
An introduction to the work of a community interpreter and advice on gaining essential voluntary experience[...]
Feb
07
Excel Complete Saturday Express
Spreadsheet program. The course covers Introductory level topics including worksheets and workbooks, calculations, formatting, printing,[...]
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.
