The only residential College designed for adults aged 19+ in the North Want to return to learning to learn a new skill, gain employment or change careers?
We offer a wide variety of courses to suit everyone, from short one courses and evening classes, through to our high-intensity week long residential programmes and more. We also run a Level 2 and outstanding Level 3 Access to Higher Education (HE) programme to fast-track you to university and your career. Wentworth Castle is also the perfect venue for external conferences, away days and seminars.
14/08/2026
Ready to turn your passion for helping others into a career?
Our Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills starts this September and applications are open now.
Swipe to find out if this is the right next step for you 👉
13/08/2026
What if just one day could kickstart a healthier, happier you? 🏃
Our Feel Good, Live Well course at Northern College is a one-day introduction to health, wellbeing and getting active, and it's the perfect first step into something bigger.
Starting 18 September 2026. No prior experience needed.
Find out more and apply 🔗 https://cstu.io/737a8f/
13/08/2026
Want to improve your English for work, everyday life or further study?
Our ESOL Skills for Life courses at Northern College help adults build confidence in reading, writing, speaking and listening, whether for work, daily life or getting into further learning or greater independence.
Starting 3 September 2026. All levels welcome.
Find out more and apply 🔗 https://cstu.io/7b50fa/
12/08/2026
Interested in working outdoors in horticulture or agriculture?
Safety is where it starts 🌿
Our Introduction to Land-Based and Agricultural Health and Safety course is a practical three-day course covering everything you need to know to work safely and confidently in land-based environments.
From identifying hazards and assessing risk to understanding your legal responsibilities, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to hit the ground running.
Starting 8 September 2026. No prior experience needed.
Find out more and apply 🔗 https://cstu.io/67bd0c
12/08/2026
No A Levels?
No problem 🎓
Access to Higher Education exists to help adults like you get to university without traditional qualifications.
And at Northern College, we offer two brilliant pathways starting this September.
Swipe to find out if it's right for you 👉
Still on the fence about going back to learning? 📚
This one's for you.
Here are 5 signs you might be more ready than you think 👉
10/08/2026
Our two Digital Open Days are coming and we don't want you to miss out 💻
Join us at Northern College to explore our full range of digital courses, try something new, and find your perfect starting point.
📅 13 and 14 August 2026
⏰ 10:00am - 3:00pm
📍 Wentworth Castle, Barnsley
Sign up today 🔗 https://cstu.io/2176cc/
07/08/2026
Could you help in an emergency? 🩹
Our Empowering Confidence with Essential First Aid Skills course teaches you CPR, wound care, how to help someone who is choking, and how to stay calm when it matters most.
Starting 1 September 2026. No qualifications needed.
Find out more and apply 🔗 https://cstu.io/ead946
06/08/2026
Barnsley is the UK's first government-backed Tech Town 🚀
And the digital world is moving fast.
Whether you've never used a computer or want to build on what you know, Northern College has courses to get you confident with digital from the ground up.
No experience needed. Just curiosity.
05/08/2026
When did you last learn something completely new?
There's a reason people say it changes everything.
Swipe to find out why learning something new might be exactly what you need right now 👉
| Monday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am - 1:30pm |
| Sunday | 8:30am - 1pm |