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10.30am Ceremony

Schedule of the day

For the 10.30am Ceremony, the schedule for the day is as follows.

Please note that Gowning will take place within the Cathedral Crypt at Blackburn Cathedral. This is a change to previous years.

8.30am

Gowning opens (Cathedral Crypt)

9.45am

Gowning closes

10.05am

Guests to be fully seated (Cathedral Nave)

 

Graduation Party Procession and entry to Cathedral Nave

 

Graduands seating

10.30am

Ceremony starts (Blackburn Cathedral)

11.30am

Celebration event (The Curve, Blackburn College)

Professional Graduation Portrait photography (The Curve)

6.00pm

Gown return deadline (The Curve)

Ceremony livestream

The livestream link will be posted here in advance of the event. It will also be emailed to you.

Celebration event (11.30am)

The celebration event takes place in The Curve following your ceremony. Graduates and their guests are invited back for complimentary refreshments.

There will be alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. We will be providing a selection of mini cakes and desserts. Entertainment will be provided. 

Professional Graduation Portrait photography (11.30am)

Professional Graduation Portrait photography of you in your gap and gown will be available after your Graduation Ceremony.

You can also download instant images from your ceremony using the Ceremony Passport app.

Gown return

While you will receive your gown at the Cathedral, they should be returned to Gowning staff in The Curve, Blackburn College.

 

Courses attending 10.30 Ceremony:

  • BA (Hons) Animation and Game Arts
  • BA (Hons) Fine Art
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design
  • BSc (Hons) Networking and Cyber Security
  • BSc (Hons) Software Development
  • BA (Hons) Disability Studies with Inclusive Practice
  • BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
  • BA (Hons) Education Studies
  • BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • BA (Hons) in Primary Education: Teaching and Learning
  • BA (Hons) Working with Children and Young People
  • FdA Early Childhood Studies
  • FdA Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • FdA Primary Education: Teaching & Learning
  • FdA Special Educational Needs (SEND) and Inclusion
  • FdA Working with Children and Young People