Preparing for a Degree

Every year, the B&FC Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs) run Flying Start workshops to help Degree-level students get ready for the next step on their study journey.

Book a Workshop

Flying Start

Get you degree off to a flying start with one of our 'pre-degree' sessions available in the summer.

Flying Start sessions are half-day workshops to help you prepare for your new degree-level course. Open to all students who have enrolled on a level 4 course, they include tips on how to learn independently, and how to research and manage your time effectively.

The sessions are a great way to meet other new students, get to know your surroundings and generally get a head start on your studies.
 

‘It’s really good to know there will be support’ (Flying Start attendee, 2020)
 

Every year, the B&FC Higher Education Learning Mentors run Flying Start workshops to help higher education students get ready for the next step on their study journey.

Our half-day Flying Start workshops include guidance on skills needed for higher education, informal group discussions and resources to take away.

Fast Track to Degree

If you don't have the qualifications to do a degree, it's easy to think that it could take years to get there. In reality, however, it could take just six months or less with a fast track to degree programme at B&FC.

Learn about Fast Track to Degree
Each Flying Start session will comprise the following:
  • The basics of academic writing & referencing
  • Understanding expectations of higher education
  • How to use the skills you already have
  • Organisation / time management / motivation
  • Opportunity to speak with team members from Student Union, Careers, Finance, the Learning Resource Centre, Digital and Student Support & Wellbeing
     

All students who have applied for a B&FC higher education course, plus those students who are moving up to level 5 or 6, are invited.

Choose from one of the sessions below:

Tues 5 Sept 9.30-12.30: University Centre, Blackpool

Wed 6 Sept 9.30-12.30: University Centre, Blackpool

Thurs 7 Sept 1.30-4.30: University Centre, Blackpool

Wednesday 30 Aug 5-8pm: ONLINE

If you can't attend any of the above sessions due to work or other commitments, or if you would like to meet at another campus such as Bispham then please email HELMinfo@blackpool.ac.uk and we will arrange something that works for you.
 

To book a Flying Start workshop simply complete this short form.
Access to Higher Education

Access to HE programmes are designed to provide a stepping stone to degree-level study and are especially geared up to adult learners who are returning to education after time away from the classroom.

Learn more about Access to HE
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