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Upskill, retrain or boost your career opportunities with an adult course at Bury College. Our wide range of adult courses are designed to help develop transferable skills, gain subject knowledge and relevant experience.

Visit the adult learner support page to find out about all the ways we can help with your studies at Bury College.

To discover what our former and current learners think of their Bury College experience, visit our success page.

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James Frith MP, Bridget Phillipson and Charlie Deane, Principal and Chief Executive of Bury College

3rd April 2025

Bury College Welcomes Government Ministers and Department for Education Representatives

Bury College had the honour of welcoming several distinguished guests from the Government and Department for Education on 20th March 2025. Read more to find out what happened on the day.

3rd April 2025

Lifting the Lid on Working in Social Care - Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals

We recently lifted the lid on working in social care with an event for our Health and Social Care students. Students heard from employers in the industry about the different opportunities available and the skills that people in the industry are looking for.

Bury College GM Skills Competition Hair and Beauty

28th March 2025

Bury College Shines at the GM Skills Competition 2025

On Thursday, 20th March 2025, Bury College played host to the Hair and Beauty category of the GM Skills Competition. Read more about it here.

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28th March 2025

Bury College’s recent transformation projects – Creating a more environmentally friendly campus

Find out about Bury College's recent campus development, and how the college is striving to be more environmentally friendly.

7th March 2025

Bury College T Level Student Temi Gains Valuable Experience as an NHS Cadet

Find out how Temi has grabbed her T Level placement opportunity with the NHS with both hands. Plus how her placement has opened her eyes to all the Allied Health Professionals roles available in the healthcare sector.

6th March 2025

Isaac's Junction: A Legacy in the Making at Ramsbottom Station

When Isaac Mesike joined East Lancashire Railway for his placement, he never expected to leave a lasting mark. Tasked with designing two new sidings, now Isaac’s Junction, he applied his engineering skills to a real-world project. Read the full story!