How To Apply
School Leavers | 19+ / Part Time Study | Apprenticeships | University Centre |International

Blackburn College offers a wide range of courses and qualifications which means that there are a number of ways to apply.
As you may already know, this year we had an early closing date for first choice applications to Blackburn College. Don’t worry, if you or your students didn’t make that deadline, there are still places available for all courses at a variety of levels. Please complete your application and send it to us as soon as possible.
School Leavers
There are a huge range of options open to you after leaving school. You can choose from 3 different routes depending on your preferred learning style. You can continue your studies academically by studying A Levels, if you prefer a more practical learning programme you could study on one of our vocational courses or you may want the opportunity to start work and earn a wage while gaining your qualification on an Apprenticeship. Whatever your learning style, we have a course for you.
To apply for a course at Blackburn College you can choose one of the following:
Online – School Leavers online application form
Download – Download a printable version of the application form
Contact The Hub on 01254 29 29 29 for further details
19+ / Part-Time Study
We offer a huge range of courses and qualifications to suit all your needs, from full-time study including A Level, Vocational and Apprenticeship courses, to our many part-time courses. All of our courses are designed to provide you with the tools to get you where you want to go. We offer support and flexibility to help you fit study around any work and family commitments.
Contact The Hub on 01254 29 29 29 for further details To apply for a course at Blackburn College you can choose one of the following:
Online – Post 16 / Adult online application form
Download – Printable version of the application form
Please note: if you are applying for a University Centre part-time course you need to complete the form below instead.
Apprenticeships
If you’re looking to study on an Apprenticeship, we’ve got a wide range for you to study on, from Hairdressing to Brickwork and even Cleaning! So, whether you’re aged 16-18 or 19+ this is the form you need to complete when applying for an Apprenticeship programme with us.
To apply for a course at Blackburn College you can choose one of the following options:
Online – Apprenticeships online application form
Download – Download a printable version of the application form
University Centre at Blackburn College
Looking for anything from a HNC to a Masters degree? We’ve a great choice with over 120 options at your fingertips. For information about applying to University Centre at Blackburn College courses please visit our Higher Education Admissions page..
All full-time course applications are made through UCAS – www.ucas.ac.uk.
Part-time applications to our University Centre can be made directly to our Higher Education Admissions Team.
Download our part-time University Centre online application form
Once completed you need to email your completed application form to he-admissions@blackburn.ac.uk.
We really recommend that you use the guidance notes when you complete your application form as this will enable us to process your application much more smoothly.
Not sure about your options? You can talk this over with a member of staff – contact us on 0844 2435499 to arrange an interview.
International Students
We ask that all International Students complete our online electronic application form. You can complete the form electronically and then save a copy of the form. You need to save your completed copy of the form by clicking on the icon on the top left and then email it to international-enquiries@blackburn.ac.uk
If you are struggling downloading the form you will need to download Acrobat Reader to your computer. To do this please click on the following link and the ‘Download now’ box and follow the instructions on screen.http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
We recommend that you keep a copy of the completed form and print a copy for your records. You may also wish to send a printed copy of the completed form to:
International Office
Blackburn College
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LH
England.
We have created some guidance notes to help you complete your application form. You need to make sure you use the guidance notes when you complete the form. Please remember, as an international student you can only apply for courses at Level 3 and above.
Electronic Application Form
Guidance Notes
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