Open Events

Want to see what it’s like to study at B&FC? Get a real feel for your future at our open events!

Welcome to Open Events at B&FC

Whether you’re a school leaver preparing to take your next step or an adult wanting to study for a degree, returning to education or looking to change careers, Blackpool and The Fylde College is here for you. We’re ready and waiting to help you take the next step.

On-site Open Events - what to expect

We know from talking to existing students that attending Open Events are a real eye opener and can help students make the decision whether B&FC is right for them. It's the perfect time to look around our amazing facilities and explore the fantastic range of courses we offer. You'll also meet our industry specialist tutors, get advice from career experts to ensure your course choices and career aspirations are on track and find out about all the support you can access at B&FC.

Upcoming Open Event at Bispham Campus and the University Centre

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | 4.30pm - 7pm

Join us for our first Open Event of the new year in 2024. It's the perfect time to check out our amazing facilities which offer students the chance to work with industry-standard equipment that gives them a head start in the workplace.

It's also your opportunity to speak directly to our specialist tutors and chat to our support teams about finance, careers and academic help before you commit to studying at B&FC.

Please attend Bispham Campus if you are interested in the following:

All Further Education courses (except Access to Higher Education)
Higher Education courses in Construction and Engineering

Please attend the University Centre if you are interested in the following:

Blackpool School of Arts (Further and Higher Education)
All Higher Education courses (except Engineering and Construction)
Access to Higher Education

Upcoming Open Event

March Open Event at Bispham Campus and the University Centre

Wednesday 6 March 2024 | 4.30pm - 7pm

If you can't make the January Open Event, there be another Open Event in March.

New T Level courses, Apprenticeships, Diplomas and Triple Diplomas - find out everything you need to know about your next step after leaving school.

You can explore our fantastic range of courses, meet our expert tutors and discover all the support we offer. Our careers team will be on hand to offer expert advice and guidance about your future.

March Open Event

Future Open Events at Bispham Campus & University Centre

Wednesday 6 March 2024 4.30pm - 7pm

Saturday 15 June 10.30am - 2pm

Maritime Open Events

Looking for a career at sea? Our Maritime Open Events are held separately at Fleetwood Nautical Campus.

Thursday 23 November 2023 Fleetwood Nautical Campus 2.30pm - 5.30pm

Join us to find out more about our onshore, offshore and general maritime courses from entry-level cadetships right up to degree programmes.

Students are very welcome to bring their parents to this event, but if attendance isn't possible due to work or other commitments, they are more than welcome to come to our January event below instead.

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

At every event, our industry trained tutors will be available to advise you on all our subject areas and the support you can expect throughout your learning journey. Ready to take your career to the next level - or learn skills for a new job? B&FC offers lots of career focused adult courses including English and Maths, Up-skilling and Re-skilling courses and degree-level courses you can study just one day a week.

Twilight Tasters - For Year 11s only

Wednesday 24 January 2024 4.30pm - 6pm

Wednesday 20 March 2024 4.30pm - 6pm

Twilight Tasters provide school leavers with the opportunity to experience life at College in just 1 hour. It's your chance to meet some of your future classmates, speak with our industry-expert tutors and see if the course you've chosen is right for you!

Tasters will be scheduled as follows:

4.30pm - 5pm

Arrive and collect your goodie bag!

Speak with our support service areas for information about the additional help on offer at B&FC. This includes Careers, Disability and Learning Support, Wellbeing Support, Safeguarding and our Apprenticeships Advice Team.