How To Apply

Found the course for you? Follow the instructions below to make a new application online.

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Applications for Blackburn College courses

If you’re aged 16-18 and looking to study a course at Blackburn College from September 2022 you can apply online. Simply choose your course and click on the Apply Now button on any course page. If you are aged 19+ and wish to study English, Maths, Access to Higher Education or a Vocational course, you need to choose your course and click on the Apply Now button on any course page.

Find your course

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Applications for Blackburn College Apprenticeships

If you're looking to start an Apprenticeship with Blackburn College, you will still need to browse our Apprenticeships and make an application.

Browse our Apprenticeships

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Already started or made an application for Blackburn College?

If you have already made an application, or are in the process of completing one – you can check on its progress at any time through our Application Portal. You'll be able to: Complete a partially-completed application Check the status of a submitted application Book an interview and accept any offers you hold Upload evidence to support your application or enrolment

Application portal

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Applications for Blackburn University Centre courses

If you're looking to study a full-time course at Blackburn University Centre in September 2022, please Find Your Course and make an application.

Find a course

Teaching Applications

For the following courses, applications should be made by downloading and completing UCLan's application form. Certificate in Education and Training, Introductory Certificate in Education and Training, Preparatory PGCE (Education & Training) / CertEd (Education & Training)

UCLan's application form

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Already started or made an application for Blackburn University Centre?

If you have already made a direct application to Blackburn University Centre, or are in the process of completing one – you can check on its progress at any time through our Application Portal. Alternatively, if you applied through UCAS, you can check the status of your application via UCAS Track.

UCAS Track