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It all starts with you.

Take your first step towards a brighter future with our range of FREE and fully-funded adult courses starting this January.

  • January Starts for Adult Learners

    We're offering a wide range of fully-funded courses from the start of January. Why not start 2025 with a great opportunity to upskill or reskill for free!

    Explore January Starts
  • FREE Courses for Jobs

    If you're aged 19 and over, unemployed or earning a low wage, you could be eligible for the government-funded FREE Courses for Jobs scheme which gives you an opportunity to kickstart your career.

    Discover Free Courses for Jobs
  • January Starts Open Enrolment Event

    It all starts with you. Discover a world of opportunity in adult education with our January Start Open Enrolment Event for courses starting in January.

    Register for Adult Open Enrolment Event
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An adult individual actively typing on a laptop, reflecting their determination to learn and grow through technology.

English, Maths and Computing Basic Skills

If you feel your lack of basic skills in English, Maths or Computing is holding you back at work and in life too, then our beginner courses could be just the helping hand you need.
Basic Skills Explained

Be more at B&FC.

Unlock your potential with a degree.

  • Degrees at B&FC

    Discover your pathway to success with our exciting array of degrees.

    More on Degrees at B&FC
  • Fast track to degrees

    Have your heart set on a degree, but don't meet the entry requirements? One of our Fast Track programmes could change all that and you could be on course to starting a degree in September 2025 if you sign up now.

    Learn about Fast Track to Degree
  • Financial Support for Degrees

    Loans, Bursaries, Scholarships, Childcare allowance - Financing your degree could be easier than you think.

    Discover Financial Support for Degrees
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A man works on a 3D printer in a low-light environment, using premium equipment for his B&FC course with the Institute of Technology.

Technical. Skills. Work.

Located across England, Institute of Technology are a national network of partnerships between local colleges, universities and leading employers of which we are very proud to be a part.

Backed by a £290 million government investment, IoTs deliver the very best in technical education providing outstanding skills-based training for coveted careers across multiple technical industries.
Discover IoT courses at B&FC
The enthusiasm of the staff is infectious. The facilities and equipment here are in a class of their own, giving me hands-on experience with the kit I will go on to use in industry.
Jonathan, BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (Game Development)
There have been lots of benefits but the main one has been how much my confidence has improved and I'd put that down to the fantastic support I've received here.
Samantha, HNC Hospitality Management
A supportive environment with interesting, topical content. HELMs (Higher Education Learning Mentors), Financial support and the option of emotional support if I ever need it.
Susan, BA(Hons) English Studies
I have made life-long friends and the support I have received with everything from enrolling to student finance to extra support to help with my assignments has been incredible. Everyone is so helpful and welcoming, I wish I had done this years ago.
Toni, FdA Criminology and Criminal Justice
The tutors have been amazing - every one of them took the time to tell how I could improve so I've graduated with a first-class honours having started off with a predictive grade of a 2:2.
Marvyn, BEng (Hons) Robotics and Automation Engineering
The learning experience has been phenomenal, absolutely second to none. I've studied at various HE institutions and you get a feel for just being a number in some of those organisations but at B&FC you definitely feel like a person - it's very student-centred.
Naveed, graduate of CIPD Human Resources Management Higher Apprenticeship
The support I've received from the tutors has been amazing - they will always go the extra mile to help if you ask!
Ben, Level 2 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
The tutors are great, very supportive and push you to perform to the best of your ability. It's also really friendly and everyone gets on.
Olivia, Level 2 Travel & Tourism
The small class sizes meant I got to know my fellow students and tutors really well. I also enjoyed the fact that the course was very hands-on.
Ferne, Level 3 Animal Science
There is a relationship you build with tutors here where you feel like you can always reach out for help with anything.
Oliver, Level 3 Triple Diploma Aeronautical Engineering
Doing a placement gave me a better insight into the kinds of careers I could go into. Before I started I wanted to become a midwife but I realised through the placement that a healthcare assistant was a better fit for me.
Molly, T Level Health
The mix of coursework and exams really suited me and the placement allowed to experiment more than I would in the classroom which accelerated my learning.
Luke, T Level Digital Production, Design & Development
Prospectus

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Whatever you want to be. Be at B&FC.

Outstanding facilities and relevant industry placements to ensure you're set up for success.

  • T Levels

    If you're academically strong but you have a skilled career route in mind, a T Level will give you a head start into your chosen industry.

    T Levels explained
  • Apprenticeships

    An apprenticeship gives you the best of both worlds - the chance to work towards a nationally-recognised qualification and develop your career at the same time.

    Learn about Apprenticeships
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Concept art of the Blackpool Multiversity, showcasing the innovative design of the new building projected for 2027.

Introducing Multiversity

Plans have now been submitted for a new state-of-the-art education campus in Blackpool town centre. Due for 2027, this is a £40 million investment, contributing towards the regeneration of Blackpool.
Read our plans for Multiversity

All your questions answered.

Stay ahead of the curve and apply today.

  • How to Apply

    It's never too soon to start the application process once you've decided which course you want to apply for.

    Learn How to Apply
  • Open Events

    Open Events are your ideal opportunity to learn why B&FC is the right place to get set for your future career.

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  • How to Get Here

    Everything you need to know about getting to B&FC, whether you're travelling by car, bus or train.

    Getting to B&FC

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