Lily Matthias
Studied: BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport
Now studying BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Sheffield Hallam University.
Achieved: Triple Distinction Star (D* D* D*)
Three-time British Solo Ice Dance Champion Lily has been offered a scholarship on the Performance Athlete Support Programme to study Sport and Exercise Science at Sheffield Hallam University.
I came to Blackburn College originally to sit my GCSE Maths and English after being home schooled. I was really impressed by the sports facilities and enjoyed being able to learn a wide variety of topics within sport, not just focusing on one aspect or career path.
Lily Matthias
Samreen Akhtar
Studied: Business Level 3 Extended Diploma
"I am very grateful to have been named the Business Student of the Year award as well as winning the Principal's Award at the FE Star Awards ceremony."
Muhammad Usman Iqbal
Studied: BTEC Applied Science
Now studying MSc Physician Associate Studies at University of Hertfordshire.
"My experience of Blackburn College was brilliant; the tutors were great. They were keen to see everyone progress and find out what career they wanted. They were also there when we needed them and offered personal support as well as academic support."
Evan Hurley
Studied: Level 3 Music Performance
"I gained a grade 3 in my English Language GCSE at school so have continued studying English whilst at Blackburn College. I got a grade 5 in the November 2021 exams and I am really pleased."
Max Buckley
Studies: Level 2 Technical Qualification in Plumbing
Placement: Professional Plumbing Apprenticeship at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
"Getting the opportunity to go and work at the hospital doing the plumbing maintenance apprenticeship, it gave me an insight to what it would be like as a future career path."
Abigail Hardman
Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Currently: BA (Hons) in Nursing at UCLAN.
'"I love how friendly and supportive the tutors have been, and I have learned loads about different areas of the subject which I didn’t even realize we’d be covering."
Nathan Isherwood
Studied: Level 3 Business
Achieved: Triple Distinction*
Going to Study: Accountancy & Finance at Lancaster University
"The best thing about studying here is how they push you to the best grade you can achieve. If you work hard then the staff support you all the way."
Bilal Raja
Studied: Level 3 Computing with Programming, Games Development & Cyber Security
Achieved: Triple Distinction*
Going to Study: Cyber Security at Lancaster University
"If it wasn't for the tutors then I wouldn't have achieved what I have. They instantly replied to any message, their support was unrivalled. "
