Higher Education - Computing | Blackpool and The Fylde College

Our broad range of programmes have been designed by academics and employers to ensure students acquire an equal mix of subject and professional skills, to allow them to make an immediate contribution to the workplace. The environment is friendly and businesslike, with outstanding resources and highly-qualified tutors dedicated to helping you succeed.

Courses available:

HNC Computing
Foundation Degree in Interactive Media Development leading to BSc (Hons) Interactive Design (1 year top-up programme)
Foundation Degree in Game Software Engineering leading to BSc (Hons) Game Software Engineering (1 year top-up programme - subject to validation by Lancaster University)
Foundation Degree in Network Engineering, Security and Systems Administration (NESSA) leading to BSc (Hons) NESSA (1 year top-up programme) BSc (Ord/Hons) Information Technology (IT)

Career-focused courses

Many of our courses lead directly into specialist careers. For instance, our Foundation Degrees have been designed by academics and employers to ensure students acquire an equal mix of subject and professional skills to allow them to make an immediate contribution to the workplace.

The North West – the place to be

Around 10% of all jobs in the area of technology, engineering and science are based in the North West. The local career opportunities then are particularly good.

Latest industry links

Impressed by our performance in the Imagine Cup, Microsoft became a consultant for the validation of the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design - currently under development.
Developed NVQ partnerships for website development and networking with Townpages, Barrsbank Ltd, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Borough Council, Roseacre School, Baines School and Lancashire Cash Registers.

Alumnus Interview:

Thura Zaw - New Media Design and Technology

I came to College as an international student – Blackpool and The Fylde College covers a wide location and the range of courses means people can come from a variety of backgrounds for many reasons.

On my course, we benefited from relatively small classes so we could always have time with the tutor to solve any problems. Also, there was always a place to study as there are many resource centres around the College. The whole atmosphere and attitude to work suited me perfectly.

After completing the course, I set up my own web design company. College helped with this as throughout the course I was given advice about the path I could take which gave me a clear goal to keep reaching for.

If you are going to start your own business, you need to be good at what you do and able to work within a team. Really good project management, people skills and the ability to multitask are also key. It was definitely worth all the studying to do this; I always look forward to work in the morning and I take great pride in our work.

My time at College was brilliant!