Wigan & Leigh College has been providing high-quality education and training locally for over 150 years. It is the only General Further Education College in the towns of Wigan and Leigh, serving a population of approximately 301,000. The College aims to be inclusive and we are proud of the equality of opportunity which is demonstrated in the breadth and scope of our provision.

More than 17,000 people choose to study at the College. There are courses for full-time and part-time students, both school leavers and adults. These are mostly delivered at the main College sites, but there are classes in local schools and other venues. Through partnership arrangements, pupils from local High Schools can also study at the College. Our Management Centre and Business Networking Academy provide training and other services for businesses and individuals. The College also operates on a national and international basis through consultancy, distance learning and overseas provision.

What's on offer
To promote equality of opportunity, the College has developed a wide choice of qualifications at all levels, from Entry level through to professional and post-graduate courses. Further Education students can choose A Levels, National Diplomas and NVQs, as well as a wide range of specialist courses. There is also an expanding Higher Education portfolio of Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas and Higher National Certificates for the benefit of adult students of all ages, both full-time and part-time.

The College is committed to a supportive approach where students come first and where each individual’s needs are considered.