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Open Events

Want to see what it’s like to study at B&FC? Get a real feel for your future at our open events!

Welcome to Open Events at B&FC

Whether you’re a school leaver preparing to take your next step or an adult wanting to study for a degree, returning to education or looking to change careers, Blackpool and The Fylde College is here for you. We’re ready and waiting to help you take the next step.


Open Events are your ideal opportunity to learn why B&FC is the right place to get set for your future career.

At every event, our industry trained tutors will be available to advise you on all our subject areas and the support you can expect throughout your learning journey.

Ready to take your career to the next level - or learn skills for a new job? B&FC offers lots of career focused adult courses including English and Maths, Up-skilling and Re-skilling courses and degree-level courses you can study just one day a week.

On-site Open Events - what to expect

We know from talking to existing students that attending Open Events are a real eye opener and can help students make the decision whether B&FC is right for them. It's the perfect time to look around our amazing facilities and explore the fantastic range of courses we offer. You'll also meet our industry specialist tutors, get advice from career experts to ensure your course choices and career aspirations are on track and find out about all the support you can access at B&FC.

Upcoming Open Event at Bispham Campus and the University Centre

Saturday 15 June 2024 | 10.30am - 2pm

School leavers looking for their next step. Adults considering a career change. Individuals wanting to do a degree - find out everything you need to know about your next step after leaving school.

You can explore our fantastic range of courses, check out all our amazing facilities, meet our expert tutors and discover all the support we offer.

Our careers team will be on hand to offer expert advice and guidance about your future.
 

Please attend Bispham Campus if you are interested in the following:
  • All Further Education courses (except Access to Higher Education)
  • Higher Education courses in Engineering, Automotive and Construction

Register now


Please attend the University Centre if you are interested in the following:
  • Blackpool School of Arts (Further and Higher Education)
  • All Higher Education courses (except Engineering, Automotive and Construction)
  • Access to Higher Education

Register now

Upcoming Open Event

September Open Event at Bispham Campus and the University Centre

Saturday 7 September 2024 | 10.30am - 2pm

It's not too late to enrol at B&FC. School leavers looking for their next step. Adults considering a career change. Individuals wanting to do a degree.

If you're contemplating a course at last minute, come and join us for our Open Event in September at Bispham Campus and the University Centre and see where you could go with B&FC.

Register link coming soon...

September Open Event

Maritime Open Events

Looking for a career at sea? Our Maritime Open Events are held separately at Fleetwood Nautical Campus.


Thursday 11 July 2024 at Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1.30pm - 5.30pm

Join us to find out more about our onshore, offshore and general maritime courses from entry-level cadetships right up to degree programmes.

Students are very welcome to bring their parents to this event, but if attendance isn't possible due to work or other commitments, they are more than welcome to come to our January event below instead.

Twilight Tasters - For Year 11s only

Wednesday 20 March 2024 4.30pm - 6pm

Twilight Tasters provide school leavers with the opportunity to experience what it is like to study at B&FC. Book onto a 1-hour taster in your subject of interest and get the opportunity to speak with our industry specialist tutors, meet future classmates and see if the course you've chosen is right for you!

5pm - 6pm

Enjoy your taster session. Bring along a parent/guardian and they will get the opportunity to speak with various support services across college to gather information about the additional help on offer at B&FC. This may include Careers, Disability and Learning Support, Wellbeing Support, Safeguarding, Apprenticeship advice and course advice from our School Liaison Team.

BOOK YOUR TASTER USING THE LINKS BELOW

For tasters in creative subjects, please attend our session with Blackpool School of Arts at the University Centre.

For any other tasters (excluding Nautical and Gateway courses), please attend our session at Bispham Campus.

Twilight Tasters
For Year 11s only - Come and attend a Taster Session, meet your future classmates and tutors and see if your chosen course is right for you.
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Girls dressing up in Public services work ware
Student and tutor in science lab
Construction workshop
Tourism class room
cake icing
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