Education and learning There are a wide range of colleges, courses and learning centres. Trying something new or learning something new can be enjoyable and valuable. Many community centres, arts centres and further education colleges run part-time and evening courses and workshops. Essential Skills – information on reading, writing, maths and using a computer WEA – a diverse selection of community based courses across NI Further Education information for Northern Ireland Belfast Metropolitan College South Eastern Regional College Northern Regional College North West Regional College South West Regional College Further Education Colleges – types of courses explained on offer in colleges Open University Queens University Belfast University of Ulster Manage Cookie Preferences