Academic Support​

We are committed to offering you the individual academic support you may need to reach your goals and exceed expectations. Our Tutors and Lecturers are passionate about sharing their expertise in their chosen subject areas with you and are invested in your success.

Sixth Form

Through Tutorial sessions you will have regular access to individual support from your Tutor/s who will work closely with you to build a productive academic relationship, where you are confident to ask questions, express concerns and seek clarification.

Our Tutors are experienced experts in their field and understand your personal academic journey, offering you the time and space to provide alternative learning methods tailored to your individual learning style and explaining their subjects in greater depth.

Tutors can signpost you to additional learning resources to allow you to embark on additional studies, to strengthen your application to university or employment. They are also trained to recognise any specific learning difficulties you may be encountering and work with colleagues to find solutions though additional learning support.

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Active Learning Zone (ALZ) Team

Our approachable team are on hand to provide you with specialist support for study skills such as proofreading and referencing.

They are based across our ALZs to ensure that, whatever your programme of study, you have access to the support you need to excel academically.

Want to know more?

Speak to our Student Services Team who will be happy to help you: [email protected]

Apprenticeships

As an Apprentice, your Trainer Assessor and Tutors are on hand to offer you the individual industry-specific advice and guidance needed for you to excel.

They are trained to recognise any specific learning difficulties you may be encountering and work with colleagues to find solutions through additional learning support.

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Want to know more?

Speak to your Trainer Assessor or Tutor who will be happy to help you.

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University

At BCUC you’re backed by expert Lecturers and amazing support staff as you earn a top-class degree.

You have the opportunity to experience trips, visits and guest lectures to bring your learning to life, as well as being invited to Applicant Day and Induction Week.

Gain real-life insights and industry experience through:

Trips and visits across the UK | Industry lectures and seminars | Experts and subject specialists | Discovery weeks with a packed itinerary including Health and Wellbeing Week, Induction Week, Careers Week.

University-level study will challenge you. You will be learning the advanced theories, concepts and skills that will make you a leader in your chosen field. But you won’t be alone.

Lecturers will be with you every step of the way on your journey.

Assessment Methods

How you will be assessed throughout your degree; what your results mean and how you can improve your grades.

Academic writing

Developing the language used in academia and constructing the perfect essay.

Research Skills

Advice on the most effective research methods available to you to help you gain an in-depth knowledge of your specialism.

Referencing

Guiding you through the various referencing styles you will need to use in your undergraduate work, sourcing information for essays, conducting reports and presentations.

Skills for University

12 week programme

Available for all BCUC Applicants to achieve the skills you need to return to university-level study.

Learn how to approach and complete the skills above and gain a Level 2 Certificate in Occupational Studies.

Adult Learning

We recognise the importance you place on individual support and encouragement from your Tutors. Returning to study after a break may seem daunting but we are here to provide you with the tailored support you need to succeed.

You will have access to individual support from your Tutor, who will work closely with you to build a productive relationship, where you are confident to ask questions, express concerns and seek clarification.

You will have access to exactly the same levels of individual support as every member of the Burnley College Family, working closely with your Tutors to remove all barriers to learning.

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Our Tutors are friendly and approachable, with the experience to understand your personal academic journey, offering you the time and space to provide alternative learning methods tailored to your individual learning style and explaining their subjects in greater depth.

They can also signpost you to additional learning resources to allow you to embark on additional studies, to strengthen your application for further study or employment.

They are trained to recognise any specific learning difficulties you may be encountering and work with colleagues to find solutions though additional learning support.

Want to know more?

If there are any areas you feel you’d like to work on, speak to your Tutor who will be happy to help you.

Award-Winning Tutors and Lecturers

Our staff are recognised nationally for their teaching excellence, are award-winning and innovative. They embrace the latest technology and teaching methods to work with you on an individual basis to help you fully immerse yourself in your studies; expand your knowledge and overcome any barriers to learning you may face.

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