For your curious mind. Delve into some of the greatest treasures in our collection with our courses.
Whether you’re looking to hone a skill, learn a craft or discover a new passion, we have programme of vibrant subjects designed for you to study wherever you are.
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Who are our courses for?
Courses are for adults aged 18 years and over. If you are aged between 16-17 years, please contact adultLearning@bl.uk and your parent/guardian will be asked to sign a permission form.
Our courses are in English and are mostly aimed at beginners unless otherwise stated. Please check the individual course outline for specific details.
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We're regularly developing new courses. If you would like to join our mailing list to be notified when courses are open for booking, please email adultlearning@bl.uk.
Series events



Beasts, Marvels and Masterpieces: Discovering Middle English Literature
Six-week course, - , 18.00 - 20.00







Living in Wonder: Fairytale, Folklore, Myth and Legend Reinterpreted
Six week course, - , 18.00 - 20.00









