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Degree-level Pathway

Whether you can study for one, two or three consecutive years, at B&FC you can choose your own path through our degree-level courses.

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Studying for a degree-level qualification whilst being employed at the same time has never been more flexible.

Whilst we'd love you to study with us for a full three years, we know for some people that commitment simply isn't practical.

Three years can seem daunting in all kinds of ways. Can you afford to be studying for that period of time? Will you be able to cope juggling a degree with other commitments? Are you making the right decision to go back to education in the first place?

Because we appreciate all the these things can be sticking points, we've rethought how we deliver our degree-level education to make it as flexible and accessible as possible. 

Whether you can study for one, two or three consecutive years, at B&FC you can choose your own path through our University Level courses.

Qualifications Explained

Our Degree-level courses come in all shapes and sizes. Visit our guide that explains what all these different qualifications mean.

Learn about our Degree-level qualifications
  • Full and part-time study options
  • Delivered onsite and online by our blended learning experts
  • Small, friendly classes with lots of one-to-one support

Commit for 1 Year

HNC (1 year)

  • Next steps in Education: HND (1 year) then Topup Degree (1 year)
  • Next steps in Employment: Apply for graduate roles at Level 4
     

Certificates of HE (1 year)

  • Next steps in Education: Foundation Degree Year 2 (1 year) then Topup Degree (1 year)
  • Next steps in Employment: Apply for graduate roles at Level 4
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.

Learn How to Apply

Commit for 2 Years

HNC (1 year) then HND (1 year)

  • Next steps in Education: Topup Degree (1 year)
  • Next steps in Employment: Apply for graduate roles at Level 5
     

Certificates of HE (1 year) then Foundation Degree Year 2 (1 year)

  • Next steps in Education: Topup Degree (1 year)
  • Next steps in Employment: Apply for graduate roles at Level 5
     

Foundation Degree (2 years)

  • Next steps in Education: Topup Degree (1 year)
  • Next steps in Employment: Apply for graduate roles at Level 5
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ)

HTQs are a great way to get the skills employers want - a route to well-paid, secure and sustainable jobs.

HTQs Explained

Commit for 3 Years

HNC (1 year) then HND (1 year) then Topup Degree (1 year)

  • Next steps in Education: Postgraduate study - Masters, Doctorate, PGCE
  • Next steps in Employment: Apply for graduate roles at Level 6
     

Foundation Degree (2 Years) then Topup Degree (1 year)

  • Next steps in Education: Postgraduate Study - Masters, Doctorate, PGCE
  • Next steps in Employment: Apply for graduate roles at Level 6
     

Traditional (Hons) Degree (3 Years)

  • Next steps in Education: Postgraduate study - Masters, Doctorate, PGCE
  • Next steps in Employment: Apply for graduate roles at Level 6

Find my course

Know what subject you want to study? Then check out our dedicated course search page for Degree-level courses. You'll be able to select different subject areas and see what qualifications we offer in each.

Discover the right course for you

Contact Us

Don't hesitate to contact our Course Enquiries Team if you have any questions or concerns about planning your path to a degree-level qualification.

Call: 01253 504343
Email: info@blackpool.ac.uk