Information on a wide range of courses for adults are where they are held
Lifelong Learning
Tameside Council Adult Learning offers a wide range of courses in computer learning centres around Tameside.
Most of these venues have a good range of equipment and are disability friendly.
Free Information, advice and guidance is available from the Student Support officer.
There is usually a charge for courses. Concessions apply for those on means tested benefits
Other organisations
The Workers’ Educational Association
(WEA) is the UK’s largest voluntary provider of adult education. The WEA’s regional offices run part-time classes open to any adult on a wide range of topics. Subjects are wide-ranging and include literature, art, history, yoga, music, social sciences, computing courses, people’s history, women’s studies and community training. Courses can be found in cities, towns and villages across the country.
University of the Third Age
(U3A) approach to learning is learning for pleasure. There is no accreditation or validation and there are no assessments or qualifications to be gained.

