Open Days and Events
Open Events are your ideal opportunity to learn why B&FC is the right place to get set for your future career.
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Start the year by investing in your future! Explore free and flexible courses launching this January.
Whether you're returning to education, exploring a career change, or ready to pursue a degree, B&FC offers a variety of career-focused adult courses tailored to your aspirations.
When?
Tuesday 13 January | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 14 January | 9.30am - 4.30pm
Thursday 15 January | 9am - 3pm
Where?
Bispham Campus (Sports Hall), Ashfield Road, FY2 0HB
Upcoming Open Event
Discover your future at B&FC's Open Event! Explore courses, meet expert tutors, tour our top facilities and get career advice. Take the first step towards success, join us and see how we can help you achieve your goals. Don't miss out, your future starts here!
Who?
School Leavers | Adult Learners | Degree-level | Apprenticeships
When?
Wednesday 4 March 2026 | 4.30pm - 7pm
Where?
For Degree-level and Blackpool School of Arts courses: University Centre | Park Road, Blackpool, FY1 4ES
For everything else: Bispham Campus | Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HB
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Meet the tutors
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Explore our facilities
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Plan your future
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Future Open Events at B&FC
Don't worry if you can't attend the nearest open event. Be sure to mark your calendar for future events listed below.
Saturday 13 June 2026 | 10.30am - 2pm | Everyone
Maritime Open Events
Looking for a career at sea? Our Maritime Open Events are held separately at Fleetwood Nautical Campus.
Saturday 7 February 2026 at Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 10.30am - 2.30pm
Thursday 16 July 2026 | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1.30pm - 5pm
Join us to find out more about our maritime courses from entry-level cadetships right up to degree programmes.
Register for Maritime Open Event
Train for a rich, rewarding future at sea or ashore at one of the UK's leading nautical colleges for the maritime, offshore oil and gas, and renewables industries.
Something for everyone...
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Learn about School Leaver coursesSchool Leavers
At B&FC, we want you to make the right decision. Not for your friends. Not because someone else thinks you should. But because it's right for you. And because it will take you to where you want to be.
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Learn about Adult Learner coursesAdult Learners
It's never too late to achieve your career dream - especially when you study a career-focused course at B&FC. We offer help with funding, lots of ongoing support and timetabling that fits around your life. So what's stopping you?
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Learn about Degree-level coursesDegree-level Study
At B&FC you can now study for one, two or three years and get a qualification at every stage. Study in your own time, at your own pace.
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Learn about ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships
An apprenticeship gives you the best of both worlds - the chance to work towards a nationally-recognised qualification and develop your career at the same time.