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Reasons for Adult Learners to study at B&FC

Engaging courses, expert tuition, rewarding industry placements, exceptional facilities – at B&FC we have it all.

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Why B&FC?

Engaging courses, expert tuition, rewarding industry placements, exceptional facilities – at B&FC we have it all, including plenty of data which demonstrates what a great place the College is to continue your education.

Choosing to study here is the gateway to a potentially fulfilling and highly paid career and we will do all we can to help you succeed.

Of course, we realise that studying at any level isn’t always plain sailing which is why we also have an extensive range of support services to help you successfully navigate any bumps along the way.

Here are just a few of the reasons we believe you should make B&FC your number one choice.

Fantastic Results

  • Ranked second in England for improving student success in Maths[1]

  • Student satisfaction is consistently over 90%

  • Ranked fifth in England for improved outcomes in English[1]

Affordable

Studying towards your dream career has never been more affordable:


Most Level 2 & Level 3 courses are either free or have no upfront fees to pay[2]

Advanced Learner Loan[2]

Help with childcare costs[2]

Help with accommodation costs (if you need to move away to study)[2]

£60 monthly bursary payment to help with course-related costs[2]

FREE Blackpool Transport travel pass[2]

FREE circular bus service linking our Bispham Campus with Poulton-le-Fylde

FREE healthy breakfast


Please visit Financial Support for Adult Learners for more information.
Advanced Learner Loan

Simply click on the link below, answer a few questions and find out in minutes if you qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It could change your life!

Something for Everyone

Diploma qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels

Choice of 20 subject areas

Opportunity to retake Maths and English if necessary

Guaranteed place on one of our UK top 15 Lancaster University degrees[3]

Employment-focused

Input from over 1,800 employers

Industry specialist expert tutors

Multi-million pound high-tech facilities

FREE career planning

  • Ranked in the top 7% of England's further education colleges 6 years running[4]

  • Degrees awarded by Lancaster University, a UK top 15 university[3]

  • Founding member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education (CIFE)

Supportive

Support for your course

Help to fund your course and optimise your learning experience.

Support for your future

Help with your circumstances and dreaming big.

All the support you need

Small class sizes

Personalised support plan for every learner

Personal progress tutor

Specialist learning

Help with developing study and digital skills

English, Maths and Computing Basic Skills

Our beginner courses could be just the helping hand you need to get started.

[1] Applies to successful level 3 students who meet the entry criteria.
[2] Eligibility is based on household income - see Financial Support for Adult Learners for more details
[3] The Complete University Guide League Tables 2024 rank Lancaster University in the UK’s top 15 universities
[4] National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs) from the Department for Education & Education and Skills Funding Agency 2020/21

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Know what subject you want to study? Then check out our dedicated course search page for adult learners.