Applying to college can seem daunting but we are here to support you every step of the way.
If you are unsure what you want to study after your GCSEs, you’re not alone. It’s okay to be unsure and our friendly School Liaison Team are here to support with:
Book a one-to-one appointment with our friendly School Liaison Team. They will chat through the different options available and support you with your college application. You can bring your parent or guardian along too.
Alternatively, you can contact the School Liaison Team by calling 01282 733322 or emailing [email protected].
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We are here to support you every step of the way, from application to enrolment. Our Additional Learning Support (ALS) and Safeguarding teams are here to help you be the best student you can be.
Burnley College is proud to offer a safe and welcoming environment for all learners, with a range of services available during college hours to support physical and mental wellbeing.
If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or require additional learning support, our friendly and passionate team can provide strategies, resources and tools to ensure you are able to reach your full potential.
Wherever you live and whichever transport method you choose, we can support you in finding the best route to college. We offer free or subsidised transport where eligible (conditions apply).
Whichever pathway you choose (A Levels, Vocational, T Level or an Apprenticeship), you can apply for financial support to help towards the cost of college lunches, travel, trips, equipment and uniform. Please note that eligibility criteria applies. Email [email protected] for more details.
You can explore your options through our Burnley College Programmes – free taster sessions designed to give you an insight into life as a Burnley College student and help you find out if your chosen subject is right for you.
Discover our exciting range of BC Programmes here:
Our priority application deadline is 31 March so we recommend applying before then. However, we do accept applications after this date.
Applying early will give you the opportunity to put all of your focus on your upcoming GCSE exams.
You will also be added to our mailing list and receive emails about our exciting enrichment activities including trips abroad, as well as our Applicant Preview Day in June.
No, if you have completed one, there is no need to complete the other.
If you do not have your predicted grades at this stage, do not worry. You will be able to add these later on the application portal.
Don’t worry, if you are concerned our friendly School Liaison team can offer individualised advice and guidance. Book an appointment here: Same booking link as above
That’s ok, we’re here to help. Contact the School Liaison Team by calling 01282 733322 or emailing [email protected].
Yes, absolutely. If you are unsure about which course you would like to study at college, you can apply to three different courses. If you apply to more than three courses and they are very different from one another you may be contacted by our friendly School Liaison Team to help explore your options with you.
You can either apply online or on paper. If you wish to complete a paper application, the School Liaison Team can support you with this.
We will process your application and will contact you to let you know what you need to do next.
Once you have chosen the course(s) you would like to apply to, get the process started by visiting our Apply Now page.
If you have any further questions about applying, please contact the School Liaison Team by calling 01282 733322 or emailing [email protected].
We are currently on our seasonal break.
We will return on Monday 5 January 2026.
