Your Place to Learn, Develop and Succeed
At Blackburn College, you'll gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to take your next step, whether that's university, an apprenticeship or your future career.
You'll learn in industry-standard facilities designed to reflect the environments you'll work in after college, giving you valuable hands-on experience alongside expert teaching and support.
Our courses are ideal for students who:
- Want to progress to university
- Aspire to move directly into employment or an apprenticeship
- Enjoy developing practical skills through real-world learning experiences
- Want to explore future career opportunities while studying
Your Place to Eat, Meet and Relax
College life isn't just about what happens in the classroom.
Across our campus, you'll find welcoming social spaces where you can meet friends, grab a coffee, study between lessons or simply take a break from a busy day.
The Beacon Centre Café, The Pavilion and Food 4 Thought are among the popular food outlets across campus, offering freshly prepared food and drinks at student-friendly prices.
Looking for somewhere to study and socialise? Our dedicated student spaces provide the perfect setting to catch up with friends, work on group projects or relax between classes.
Your Place to Study
Whether you're revising for exams, working on a group project or catching up on coursework, you'll find plenty of spaces across campus designed to help you succeed.
The Beacon Centre Library offers dedicated study areas, free Wi-Fi and access to a wide range of resources, including:
- 1,000+ computers
- 300+ laptops
- 50+ Chromebooks
- 200+ iMacs
- 34,000+ print and digital resources
You'll also find designated silent study zones across campus when you need to focus without distractions.
Your Place to Get Involved
College is about more than your course. It's an opportunity to make new friends, discover new interests and create experiences you'll remember long after you've left.
Our enrichment programme gives you the chance to get involved in a range of activities, including sport, volunteering, leadership opportunities, trips and events. Whether you want to build confidence, develop new skills or simply try something different, there's something for everyone.
Getting involved can also help strengthen your university, apprenticeship and job applications by demonstrating valuable skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership.
Your Place to Build Your Future
Whatever your ambitions, we're here to help you achieve them.
Throughout your time at Blackburn College, you'll have access to careers guidance, employer engagement activities, industry projects, guest speakers, work placements and progression support designed to prepare you for your next step.
Our strong links with employers and universities help ensure you develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to succeed in higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
By the time you leave Blackburn College, you'll be ready to take your next step with confidence.
Our Scholarships (up to £1,000)
Blackburn College offers a range of scholarships worth up to £1,000 over two years for students who demonstrate commitment and potential in their chosen field. Opportunities include High Achievers, Creative, Art, Sporting Excellence and Vocational Excellence scholarships.
High Achievers Scholarship
Available to students achieving (or predicted to achieve) at least 3 GCSEs at Grade 8 and 3 GCSEs at Grade 7. The scholarship provides financial support to help students focus on their studies and reach their academic potential. Successful applicants are also expected to represent the College through events, committees and focus groups. Applications are submitted after GCSE results are received. Read more.
Support Every Step of the Way
We know every student's journey is different. That's why our dedicated teams provide academic, wellbeing and careers support throughout your time with us, helping you make the most of your college experience and achieve your goals.
