Access and Participation Plan Whether you're 18 or 60, academic or practically minded, the perfect student or someone who needs a helping hand, B&FC is here to give you the opportunity to flourish.Our Access and Participation Plan is our detailed commitment to making this happen for all our higher education students. Access and Participation Plan 2025-26 to 2028-29Access and Participation Plan 2025-26 to 2028-29 SummaryAccess and Participation Plan 2020-21 to 2024-25Access and Participation Plan 2020-21 to 2024-25 SummaryAccess and Participation Plan 2019-20Access and Participation Plan 2019-20 Impact report2024-25 OfS Approved Fee Summary2023-24 OfS Approved Fee Summary2022-23 OfS Approved Fee Summary2021-22 OfS Approved Fee Summary Update on Tuition Fees On 4 November 2024 the UK government announced an increase in the tuition fee cap and maintenance loans for home students for 2025/26 on higher education (HE) programmes, in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) 2024. B&FC’s Corporation Board has since approved an increase in HE tuition fees from the previously advertised rate, which will rise by 3.1% in line with inflation (RPI 2024), subject to parliamentary approval. This increase will apply to all our higher education tuition fees. For example, the full time undergraduate annual tuition fee will increase from £9,250 to £9,535.B&FC may increase tuition fees for future years in line with any inflationary uplift, as determined by the UK government. We will keep you informed of any updates or confirmation from the government on this position.For further information on government changes to the tuition fees and maintenance loans, please visit The Education HUB on GOV.uk. Go to Degrees