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Welcome to Degree-level at B&FC

Discover your pathway to success with our exciting array of degree-level courses at Blackpool and The Fylde College.

Start Your Journey

All the support you need. All the flexibility you want.

Sign up to a degree at B&FC and you'll find engaging courses, expert tuition, rewarding industry placements and exceptional facilities all backed by great financial and personalised study support.

Our programmes are arranged flexibly so you can study for one, two or three years depending on the kind of qualification you want to achieve. You don't have to make your mind up right at the start either. You can commit to just a year at a time with many of our programmes, emerge with a recognised qualification at the end of each year and take a break for a year or two if you want to - great if life throws you a curved ball along the way.

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What our Students say

"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."

- Toni

Empower Your Degree Journey

  • Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loans

    If you've not accessed a Tuition Fee Loan before, applying for one should be straightforward and will cover the cost of your course fees. To help with living costs, there's a Maintenance Loan available too up £10,227 per year depending on your personal circumstances.

    Learn about Tuition Fees
     

    Extra Financial Support

    There's more  support to take the financial stress out of degree-level study in the form of scholarships, bursaries and grants, most of which is non-repayable.  Help for parents, disabled students, adult dependants and more. 

    Explore Financial Support Options
      

    Careers Advice

    Plan your future with confidence by accessing our comprehensive careers advice services. Whether you're exploring career options or preparing for job applications, our expert advisors are here to support you every step of the way.

    Get Careers Advice

  • Study Support

    Our Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs) - unique to B&FC - are here to guide you through your academic journey with support in assignment planning, researching, exam preparation, referencing, revision and reflective writing. They will give you all the assistance you need to reach your full potential.

    Meet your Learning Mentors
     

    Student Support, Wellbeing and Inclusion

    Your wellbeing is our priority. We offer a wide range of support services to ensure you feel included and supported throughout your time with us. From mental health resources to disability support, we're here to help.

    More on Student Support Services
     

    Widening Access and Participation Plan

    We are committed to making education accessible to everyone. Our Widening Access and Participation Plan outlines our initiatives to support students from diverse backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities for all.

    More on Access and Participation 

  • Full and part-time study options
  • Delivered onsite and online by our blended learning experts
  • Tuition fee loan from the government with nothing to pay upfront

What Students say about B&FC...

I looked a different courses but realised I needed to start from scratch with my GCSEs to build the right entry qualifications. Going to B&FC meant I could study all the qualifications I needed in one place. It just made sense."
- Shirley
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
Access to fantastic facilities and resources like the Learning Resource Centre means that I can get all the information I need quickly and easily."
- Will
I chose B&FC as I had previously studied an art course here and felt comfortable when being interviewed by Ang, she made me feel very welcomed and helped ease my nerves."
- Alexia
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
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
I chose B&FC as I had heard lots of good things about studying here and positive feedback."
- Heidi
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
The tutors make it really relevant and interesting as they know their subjects inside and out. The tutors really made it for me."
- Lorraine
It's great being taught by people with experience in the industry and I like the flexibility which is embedded in the course structure. I can fit my life around my course and vice versa."
- Callum
The tutors are really supportive and the smaller class sizes have made such a difference. Everyone gets more one-to-one time which I know wouldn't be the case if I'd gone elsewhere."
- Justin
I didn't feel the need to go away to university and the course here was equivalent to any I could have done elsewhere. Having the degree awarded by Lancaster University makes a difference too."
- Abigail
The facilities are great but the support of the tutors has been second to none. Nothing was too much trouble for them - it was amazing."
- Dale
I did my undergraduate degree here and found it to be a really supportive place. The tutors are outstanding and because I'm dyslexic, they went out of their way to help me."
- Matthew
What our Students say

"My children are all grown up so I felt like it was my turn to start my career now."

- Jemma

Student Case Study

Career change sees Alex reaching for the stars.

The sudden death of his father made Alex question whether his existing career as a chef really gave him what he wanted from life. With a view to pursuing his dream of becoming an astrophysicist, he decided to hang up his apron and enrol on an Access to HE course at B&FC.

This led to him studying for an Aeronautical Engineering degree which he is currently halfway through. As a father to two young children, Alex has found that his course gives him the flexibility to meet his family commitments as well as having ample time to study.

Winning a prestigious Business of Science Innovation Award in his first year for ODIN, a system Alex designed to collect space debris in low orbit, was a real confidence boost and just goes to prove that the sky's the limit when it comes to Alex pursuing his dream career.

Alex, BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
Prospectus for Degrees
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Student Case Study

Support at every step paved the way to Carrie's success.

Prior to starting her journey with B&FC, Carrie had lost her business and her income due to unforeseen circumstances and was naturally concerned about the financial impact of returning to study.

Initially taking an Access to HE course, she was worried that purchasing additional resources might be beyond her budget. An Advanced Learner Loan paid for her tuition fees and Carrie also received a monthly bursary as well help with childcare costs. When Carrie moved on to degree-level study, she continued to get financial help.

What's more, because she did an Access to HE course, her Advanced Learner Loan was written off once she finished her degree.

Carrie, BA(Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

  • Access to Higher Education

    If you're keen to study for a degree but you don't have the qualifications or experience, an Access to HE Diploma gets you degree-ready in just one year.

    Bridge the gap with Access to HE

  • Preparing for Degree-level Study

    Free workshops and short courses to help prepare you for the next stage of your educational journey.

    Learn how we can prepare you for Degree-level Study

  • Admissions - Higher Education

    Everything you need to know about our admission procedure, application process, entry requirements and more.

    Explore HE Admissions

What's next?

Discover the right degree-level course for you.

Check out our Prospectus page where you can download or view a prospectus online.

Visit our Admissions: Higher Education page - here you can find more information on our Admission process, Accomodation, Policies & Procedures, Entry requirements, Scholarship & Bursaries and FAQs.

Book a place at our next Open Event - a great opportunity to meet the tutors, ask questions and check out our facilities.

Contact our Course Enquiries Team if you have any questions or concerns:

Call: 01253 504343
Email: info@blackpool.ac.uk
How to Apply

Make a start as soon as you can and you'll be one step closer to starting the next stage of your educational journey with us.

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