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Welcome to Degree-level study 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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Get a quick estimate of what student loans, grants, bursaries and other funding you could get with the Government's Student Finance Calculator.

Prospectus for Degrees

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 £10,544 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

  • Learning 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
     

    Access and Participation Plan

    We are committed to making education accessible to everyone. Our 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
Degree-level Courses Available
Course Name Start Date
Accounting and Finance
Professional Accounting - Level 4 (AAT) 5 Jan 2026
Professional Accounting - Level 4 (AAT) 20 Apr 2026
Business and Enterprise
Business Management - BA Hons Degree (Accelerated)* 3 Aug 2026
Business Management - BA Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Business Management - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
Business Management - Certificate of Higher Education (Fleetwood Town Football Club) 7 Sep 2026
Business Management - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Business Management - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Management and Leadership - Level 5 3 Sep 2026
Management and Leadership - Level 5 14 Sep 2026
Management and Leadership - Level 5 22 Sep 2026
People Management - Level 5 3 Feb 2026
People Management - Level 5 24 Mar 2026
Children, Young People and Families
Children, Young People and Families - BA Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Children, Young People and Families - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
Children, Young People and Families - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Children, Young People and Families - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Early Childhood Studies - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
Early Childhood Studies - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
Early Childhood Studies - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Early Childhood Studies - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Computing and Digital Technologies
Computer Science - Certificate of Higher Education* 7 Sep 2026
Computer Science and Digital Technologies - BSc Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Cyber Security - Certificate of Higher Education 19 Jan 2026
Data Analytics - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Digital Enterprise - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
eSports Management - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Network Engineering (Cyber Security) - BSc Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Network Engineering (Systems Administration) - BSc Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Software Engineering (Game Development) - BSc Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Software Engineering (Systems Development) - BSc Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
User Experience - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Web Technologies - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Creative Arts
Creative Practice - BA Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Fashion, Textiles and Costume - HNC 7 Sep 2026
Fashion, Textiles and Costume - HND 7 Sep 2026
Fine Art - HNC 7 Sep 2026
Fine Art - HND 7 Sep 2026
Illustration and Visual Communication - HNC 7 Sep 2026
Illustration and Visual Communication - HND 7 Sep 2026
Photography - HNC 7 Sep 2026
Photography - HND 7 Sep 2026
Criminology
Criminology and Criminal Justice - BA Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Criminology and Criminal Justice - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
Criminology and Criminal Justice - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Criminology and Criminal Justice - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Criminology and Criminal Justice with Psychology - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering For England - HNC 7 Sep 2026
Electrical and Electronic Engineering For England - HNC 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Full-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Part-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Automotive Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Full-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Full-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Part-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Industrial Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Full-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Industrial Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Part-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Full-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Part-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Robotics and Automation Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Full-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering (Robotics and Automation Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Part-time) 7 Sep 2026
Engineering For England - HNC 7 Sep 2026
Engineering For England - HNC 7 Sep 2026
Manufacturing Engineering For England - HNC 7 Sep 2026
Mechanical Engineering For England - HNC 7 Sep 2026
Project Controls Professional - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
English
English Studies - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
English Studies - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
English Studies - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Hair, Beauty and Related Therapies
Advanced Aesthetic Treatments - Level 4 7 Sep 2026
Health and Social Care
Adult Health and Social Care - BA Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Adult Health and Social Care - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
Adult Health and Social Care - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Counselling and Applied Psychology - HND 7 Sep 2026
Mental Health and Resilience - BA Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Mental Health and Resilience - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
Mental Health and Resilience - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Mental Health and Resilience - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Learning Support
Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges (SEND Pathway) - Level 4 27 Jan 2026
Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges (SEND Pathway) - Level 4 8 Sep 2026
Teaching and Learning Support - BA Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Teaching and Learning Support - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Media Production, Film and Television
Graphic Design and Content Creation - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE)* 7 Sep 2026
Graphic Design and Digital Media - Certificate of Higher Education* 7 Sep 2026
Visual Effects and Media Technology - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE)* 7 Sep 2026
Performing Arts and Music
Acting - HNC* 7 Sep 2026
Music Technology and Audio Production - HNC* 7 Sep 2026
Music Technology and Audio Production - HND* 7 Sep 2026
Musical Theatre - HNC* 7 Sep 2026
Public Services
Professional Policing - BA Hons Degree 7 Sep 2026
Protective Services - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
Protective Services - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Protective Services - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Science
Applied Science (Analytical Chemistry) - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Applied Science (Analytical Chemistry) - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Applied Science (Biotechnology) - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Applied Science (Biotechnology) - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Applied Science (Environmental Science) - Foundation Degree 7 Sep 2026
Applied Science (Environmental Science) - Foundation Degree (Progression from Cert HE) 7 Sep 2026
Applied Science - Certificate of Higher Education 7 Sep 2026
Applied Sciences (Analytical Chemistry) - BSc Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Applied Sciences (Biotechnology) - BSc Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Applied Sciences (Environmental Science) - BSc Hons Degree (Top Up) 7 Sep 2026
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Advanced Personal Training - Level 4 5 Feb 2026
Health, Nutrition, Performance and Coaching - Certificate of Higher Education* 7 Sep 2026
Nutrition for Health, Weight Management and Sports Performance - Level 4 26 Jan 2026
Teacher Training
Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed) - Level 5 12 Jan 2026
Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed) - Level 5 19 Jan 2026
Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice - Level 4 1 May 2026
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Level 7 7 Sep 2026
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Level 7 7 Sep 2026
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Level 6* 7 Sep 2026
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Level 6* 7 Sep 2026

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.