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November Adult & Higher Education Information Event

Saturday 14th November 2026

10:00am - 1:00pm

Discover your steps to pursuing Higher Education at Blackburn College this November. Explore our variety of courses and meet our friendly teaching staff.

Adult & Higher Education Information Day - What to Expect?

If you’re in:

  • Year 13
  • Looking to get back into education
  • Wanting to boost your career role and earnings

This information event is the perfect place to begin.

Find out what makes adult and higher education at Blackburn College the place to study. Chat with our supportive teaching staff to find out even more.

With a wide range of adult and higher education courses designed to match your ambitions and future career goals, this is your chance to picture your future and see why Blackburn College could be the right choice for you.

 

Be Something

Be Something is a different kind of University Centre Blackburn College Open Event, designed around careers, ambitions and where a degree could take you. Choose the subject area that interests you most and book onto a dedicated talk session to explore career opportunities, degree pathways and the skills employers are looking for.

In addition to the talks, a range of information stands will be available throughout the event, including course advice, Access to HE pathways, UCAS support, student finance guidance, careers information and our Student Experience Zone.

Whether you're aiming to be an engineer, teacher, creative professional or something else entirely, discover how studying at UCBC can help you take the next step towards your future.

Talk times (sign up when booking your ticket)
Be a Teacher - 10.30am
Be an Engineer - 10.30am
Be a Site Manager - 10.30am
Be an Inclusion/SEND Practitioner - 11.00am
Be a Counsellor - 11.00am
Be a Professional - 11.00am
Be a Probation Officer - 11.30am
Be a Creative - 11.30am
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Can I make an application at the event? 

Absolutely! You can apply via UCAS - but also we have the option for you to make direct applications. Look out for our Application points.

Support Services

We will also have a range of additional services available at the event including:

  • Academic Coaches 
  • Higher Level Apprenticeships
  • Professional Qualifications
  • Careers Advisors 
  • Student Finance Advisors 
  • Disability Advice Service

Where do I go and where do I park?

Head to the University Centre building (building number 1) to sign in and you'll be directed to the subject area and staff member.

Our Campus Map (PDF) will help guide you to your desired location and also will be a helping hand while you're heading around campus on the evening. 

FREE Car parking is available on campus (BB2 1LH) or you can pay at Feilden Street multi-storey (BB2 1LQ). Please note Feilden Street multi-storey closes at 8.00pm.

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