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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.

Upcoming Open Event

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.

Open Events

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | 4.30pm - 7pm

Join us at our Bispham Campus or University Centre (see below for which one to attend) for our first Open Event of the 2023 - 24 academic year. 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. 

Register here

 

Future Open Events at Bispham Campus & University Centre

Saturday 11 November 2023 10.30am - 2pm
Wednesday 10 January 2024 4.30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 6 March 2024 4.30pm - 7pm
Saturday 15 June 10.30am - 2pm

 

Please come to Bispham Campus if you are interested in:

  • School Leaver Courses (except Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Music Media Production)
  • Degree-level Courses in Automotive, Engineering and Construction
  • Adult Courses

 

Please come to University Centre if you are interested in:

  • School Leaver Courses in Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Music, Media Production
  • Degree-level Courses (except for Automotive, Engineering and Construction)
  • Access to HE Courses

 

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. 

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Girls dressing up in Public services work ware
Student and tutor in science lab
Construction workshop
Tourism class room
cake icing
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