Adult Students If you’re aged 19 or above and looking for your next step, we’ve got a range of courses to help you get there! Find my course In this section: Adult Students Course search Subjects FREE Courses For Jobs Reasons to study at B&FC Qualifications Explained Apprenticeships Access to Higher Education English, Maths and Digital Functional Skills Courses Starting Now Online Courses B&FC prospectus Why Blackpool and The Fylde College? Studying at B&FC is easier than you think. With courses that fit around you, help with finance and support with study and IT skills, we’ve got everything you need to succeed! Perhaps you think you're too old, can't afford it or haven't got the time - well think again! At B&FC we're a College for the whole community and we've made it easier than ever for you to achieve your ambitions. Affordable Most of our Adult courses are free or have no upfront fees. See our Financial Support page to see what help we can offer you. Supportive At B&FC, we offer a wide range of support services aimed at helping you reach your full potential. These are available to all students, find out more on our Student Support and Wellbeing page. Employment-focused With input from over 1,800 employers and industry specialist tutors, our courses are designed to support your progression into your chosen career. Need help planning your future? Our award-winning Careers team can provide you with expert advice and guidance so you can decide which is the right course for you. 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. Find out more at English, maths and digital functional skills. Adult Learner Course Guide Ready to take the next step? Our new Adult Course Guide features all our courses starting September 2024. Find my course Introducing our Adult Employability and Personal Development Curriculum To complement our technical training, we offer you the opportunity to acquire additional skills, abilities and behaviours to enrich your life both personally and professionally with a focus on strengthening your notion of citizenship and the contribution you can make to your immediate environment and wider community. Find out more here Why Choose B&FC Affordable Most courses are free or have no upfront fees! Flexible Most courses are just 1 or 2 days a week, with times to fit round the school run and evening options as well Supportive Don't worry if you haven't studied in a while, we'll work with you to help you develop all the skills you need Support Hub Financial Support Most courses are free or have no upfront fees! Find out more Specialist student support Help to optimise your learning Find out more Free careers advice Speak to our award-winning team for guidance Find out more What our students say... Liam Hanson, Professional Cookery "I took the opportunity of having more free time to enhance my skills and knowledge in cheffing. The facilities and experience were a big draw and this course was perfect for what I wanted to do." Read more about our students who have gone on to some amazing careers thanks to their qualifications from B&FC How to Apply Applying is easy, just follow the simple steps below: 1. Click on the course you want to apply to 2. Hit the Apply button to complete a short form 3. Our Admissions team will get in touch to advise you of the next steps Find my course Free Adult Courses Coming Soon See where our free courses could take you Find out more Adult Arts School Unleash your creative potential this autumn Find out more English, maths and digital functional skills Ongoing help with the basics Find out more