Blackburn College

Blackburn College At Blackburn College you can study A-Levels, T-Levels, Technical Courses, Apprenticeships, Degrees and more. Aspiring, innovating and achieving together.

Ranked number 3 nationally for General Further Education (GFE) Colleges. We are an Educational Organisation based in Blackburn, Lancashire. We provide a wide range of qualifications from Entry Level to Masters via our College, Sixth Form and University Centre.

Award-winning careers support? Yeah, we've got that. A big shoutout to our Careers Team for earning the National Careers...
01/09/2026

Award-winning careers support? Yeah, we've got that. A big shoutout to our Careers Team for earning the National Careers Standard Accreditation!

Whether you're figuring out your next move, exploring career options, or planning your future, they're here to help.

Find them in The Exchange or book an appointment today. Don't guess your next step. Plan it.

01/09/2026

It’s day one!

We’re welcoming students back to College, so here’s a quick overview of our buildings which you’ll find across our campus.

The year starts now.

31/08/2026

📲 Bank Hol incoming call… 📲

Ready to make memories, learn new skills, and be part of something amazing?

Take a look at what our students got up to last year and see what could be waiting for you!

Your Blackburn College story starts now.

Thought your university journey was over? Think again. There's more than one route to a degree. Explore our Access to HE...
28/08/2026

Thought your university journey was over? Think again.

There's more than one route to a degree. Explore our Access to HE courses and being the journey to new careers and opportunities.

Time to make the move and start this September.

28/08/2026

Real students, real stories.

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our students on why they’d recommend Blackburn College to anyone looking to achieve their goals!

27/08/2026

From the classroom to the workplace!

Hear from Ibtesam as he reflects on his time here at Blackburn College and how the support he received.

It’s all helped pave the way to a Degree Apprenticeship with local employer Call Cafe.

Digital places still available.

27/08/2026

New goals, new opportunities. It’s not too late to take the next step!

There’s still time to enrol on one of our university courses and start your journey with us.

Study local, go far with University Centre Blackburn College

BIG NEWS! Training 2000 is joining Blackburn College.We're excited to welcome one of Lancashire's most respected apprent...
27/08/2026

BIG NEWS! Training 2000 is joining Blackburn College.

We're excited to welcome one of Lancashire's most respected apprenticeship providers as it joins Blackburn College for a new era of Apprenticeship excellence.

For more than 60 years, Training 2000 has helped apprentices launch successful careers and supported businesses with skilled talent. Together, we'll create even more opportunities for learners and employers through expanded apprenticeship programmes, enhanced facilities and clear progression routes into higher education and professional careers.

"Training 2000 has an outstanding legacy spanning more than six decades, and we are proud to build upon that success. By bringing together the strengths of both organisations, we will create one of the strongest apprenticeship and technical education offers in the region." Dr Fazal Dad CBE, Principal and Chief Executive, Blackburn College

✅ Apprentices will continue their studies as planned
✅ Training 2000 will remain at its Harwood Street headquarters
✅ Employers will continue to receive the same high-quality support and service

This is an exciting new chapter for skills, apprenticeships and workforce development across Lancashire. Welcome to the next chapter.

Read the full story here: https://blackburn.ac.uk/news/blackburn-college-welcomes-training-2000-into-a-new-era

26/08/2026

New skills, new confidence, new opportunities!

Don't take our word for it, hear from our Adult GCSE & ESOL learners as they share why they'd recommend Blackburn College and what's next on their journey.

It's never too late to achieve your goals. Apply today across our Adult GCSEs in English, Maths and Biology.

26/08/2026

The student successes keep on coming - here is Hasnain!

Looking back, Hasnain talks about his time at Blackburn College, from a once in a lifetime international trip to Aruba, the staff support and the positive college environment.

Listen up to why Hasnain would recommend Blackburn College.

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Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
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