Blackburn College has been providing education for over 120 years and is one of the largest colleges with a University Centre in the country.

In 2008 Blackburn College received an outstanding Ofsted inspection, which means that you can feel confident that you will receive the best education possible delivered to a very high standard.

We currently have over 15,000 students of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and interests, studying on courses from Entry Level through to Masters degrees. Our courses are designed to create the skilled, qualified people needed to help this lively, harmonious region of Pennine Lancashire to thrive and develop further.

Vocational qualifications help you to the learn skills that will give you a head start in your career or prepare you for further study at University. We have hundreds of vocational courses so we know we have the right one, just for you.

For the career you want why not study the subject you love from Business with Law, Media Make-Up, Sustainable Energy, Childcare and Graphic Design to Professional Cookery and Media. With 570 high grades and 98% of our students saying they loved us in a recent survey why not find out more about the right course for you.

With excellent teaching and one of the best ever Ofsted inspection reports in the UK, we guarantee you A Level success at The Sixth Form. The Sixth Form at Blackburn College has a very special ethos, everyone is able to be themselves and to thrive both personally and academically, which is proven by our outstanding 2011 results of 99% A Level pass rate and 54 A* and A grades.

We pride ourselves on not only preparing you for university study but also for the world of work, during your time at The Sixth Form you will be able to study a range of additional work related qualifications including Pre-Teaching, Pre-Medical and Pre-Legal that are worth an additional 70 UCAS points each.

If you'd like to earn while you learn or want recognition and a great qualification for all the hard work you have been doing for years why not take the plunge and do an Apprenticeship. Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all at the same time.

Whether you're 16 – 18 or 19 to over 60 there are lots of opportunities available across many industries and don't worry if you don't have employment we have lots of employers waiting to take an apprentice across Pennine Lancashire.

If you're looking for HNC/Ds, foundation degrees or honours degrees without the hassle, expense and heart-ache of having to go away to do it, University Centre at Blackburn College is ideal.

In addition to over 100 courses, we offer one to one support and, for full-time students, a £2012+ support package that other universities just can't. We offer impartial advice about all things finance through our dedicated Student Finance teams.

This year we're celebrating over one in ten of our graduates achieving a first class honours degree – and no less than 58 of our Foundation Degree students achieving distinctions. It's all here in Blackburn.

As an international student at Blackburn College, you can study a range of courses at Level 3 and above, including Level 3 BTECs, A Levels and degrees.

Blackburn is close to the multicultural city of Manchester and its airport, making it an easily accessible and diverse place to study.

We’ve a brand new range of 5 Higher National Diplomas that you can Join Anytime – they’re specifically for International Students.

Many of our International Students choose us because of our 99% A Level pass rate (with 54 A* and A grades) and our dedicated University Centre – we look forward to having you on board.

With more and more jobs requiring a high level of training and education, it's those employees and businesses who invest in skill development that will stay ahead of the game - which is where we can help.

Why choose the Training People at Blackburn College?

• We deliver the right training for you in your workplace, improving your bottom line
• All our trainers are highly qualified industry specialists with up to date experience
• From Retail to Gas and Renewable Energies we understand your industry inside out
• 98% of our customers think we are great!

Our courses for people aged 19 and over are designed to provide you with the tools to get you where you want to go.

Whether you’re looking to boost your career options, brush up on your basic skills or change direction completely, we can help.

Along with a huge range of full time and part time courses, we offer the support and flexibility to help you fit study around your work and family commitments.

Don’t forget to find out about all the support you may be entitled to.