BC Programmes

Explore your passions – with BC Programmes for Year 10 and Year 11 pupils​

An ideal way for you to immerse yourself in your favourite subject – or discover a new subject – as you make those important post-GCSE choices.

Led by our friendly, experienced Tutors, all our exciting Programmes are designed to give an insight into the theoretical and practical aspects of the routes we offer you after your GCSEs including A Level, Vocational, T Level and Themis Apprenticeships.

They’re a great way to meet others who share the same interests; discover more about your favourite subject or find out more about possible new study routes. Plus you have the opportunity to see the great facilities you will use as a Burnley College Sixth Form Centre student or Themis Apprentice and meet our friendly Tutors and Trainers.

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A Level Experience Programme

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Create your own programme, based on the A Level subjects you are most interested in. As well as experiencing the subjects that inspire you, you’ll be able to challenge your critical thinking and problem-solving skills with interactive workshops, seminars and enrichment activities. Ignite your curiosity and gain skills to prepare you for A Level study.

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Art & Design Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

You will create your own unique portfolio of work to showcase your amazing talent and imagination. During the short course you will have the opportunity to develop your working knowledge and skills within a diverse range of art and design disciplines.

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Art & Design Programmes (Date 1)

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

You will create your own unique portfolio of work to showcase your amazing talent and imagination. During the short course you will have the opportunity to develop your working knowledge and skills within a diverse range of art and design disciplines.

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Beauty Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Interested in a career in beauty therapy or nail technology? This 6 week introduction to the beauty profession will give you an insight into the knowledge and skills required to progress into the industry. Learn about manicures, pedicures, facials and massage therapies in our state of the art Spa and treatment facilities.

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Beauty Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Interested in a career in beauty therapy or nail technology? This 6 week introduction to the beauty profession will give you an insight into the knowledge and skills required to progress into the industry. Learn about manicures, pedicures, facials and massage therapies in our state of the art Spa and treatment facilities.

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Construction Professionals Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This course gives you the opportunity to take part in a range of practical activities in several of our traditional craft areas and Building Services (plumbing/electrical installation). You will work on the planning and development of specific components in each craft area, culminating in the assembly of your final project piece. This course will allow you to immerse yourself into the world of construction and building services, whilst allowing you to experience a range of activities exactly like those you’d encounter working in this exciting industry sector.

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Construction Professionals Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This course gives you the opportunity to take part in a range of practical activities in several of our traditional craft areas and Building Services (plumbing/electrical installation). You will work on the planning and development of specific components in each craft area, culminating in the assembly of your final project piece. This course will allow you to immerse yourself into the world of construction and building services, whilst allowing you to experience a range of activities exactly like those you’d encounter working in this exciting industry sector.

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Creative Media Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

As part of the Creative Media Programme, you will create a mini-portfolio of media work. You will film on location and edit your video footage. You will create photographs in the studio using different lighting techniques. These images will be edited and using graphic design techniques you will create digital posters with them.

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Creative Media Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

As part of the Creative Media Programme, you will create a mini-portfolio of media work. You will film on location and edit your video footage. You will create photographs in the studio using different lighting techniques. These images will be edited and using graphic design techniques you will create digital posters with them.

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Dance & Performing Arts – Musical Theatre (Date 1)

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

Do you love to perform? Be on stage? Feel a part of something bigger? In this 8 week course you will take part in acting, singing and dance technique classes to develop your skills in preparation for creating work to be performed at our Annual Musical Theatre Showcase. You will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in preparation for study on a Dance or Performing Arts Course at Burnley College. You will work as a company to create and develop the material with our outstanding lecturers in Performing Arts. On your final week, you will take part in technical and dress rehearsals for your performance in our outstanding industry standard Performance Theatre. You will then have the exciting opportunity to perform as the curtain raiser for our Musical Theatre Showcase and have the opportunity to watch the rest of the show where our Level 2 to Degree learners will perform.

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Dance & Performing Arts – Musical Theatre (Date 2)

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

Do you love to perform? Be on stage? Feel a part of something bigger? In this 8 week course you will take part in acting, singing and dance technique classes to develop your skills in preparation for creating work to be performed at our Annual Musical Theatre Showcase. You will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in preparation for study on a Dance or Performing Arts Course at Burnley College. You will work as a company to create and develop the material with our outstanding lecturers in Performing Arts. On your final week, you will take part in technical and dress rehearsals for your performance in our outstanding industry standard Performance Theatre. You will then have the exciting opportunity to perform as the curtain raiser for our Musical Theatre Showcase and have the opportunity to watch the rest of the show where our Level 2 to Degree learners will perform.

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Early Years and Education Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Discover more about: caring for young children, accident prevention and fire safety, craft activities with young children, talks by expert Tutors, outdoor play and respecting and valuing young children through hands-on activities.

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Early Years and Education Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Discover more about: caring for young children, accident prevention and fire safety, craft activities with young children, talks by expert Tutors, outdoor play and respecting and valuing young children through hands-on activities.

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Engineers Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Starting on the Monday and running for 12 sessions, you’ll gain hands on experience in a range of engineering disciplines and an insight into the engineering industry. You will learn, develop and produce components using the latest technology and high-tech machinery in our outstanding Centre for Engineering Excellence. You will be trained by our industry leading experts in disciplines such as computer-aided design, machining, welding, electrical and fitting techniques.

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Engineers Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Starting on the Monday and running for 11 sessions, you’ll gain hands on experience in a range of engineering disciplines and an insight into the engineering industry. You will learn, develop and produce components using the latest technology and high-tech machinery in our outstanding Centre for Engineering Excellence. You will be trained by our industry leading experts in disciplines such as computer-aided design, machining, welding, electrical and fitting techniques.

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Esports Industry Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

Do you love competitive gaming? Playing for fun? Competing, watching, supporting or even shoutcasting? This 6 week programme will give you a taste of one of the fastest growing industries in the world. You’ll get access to our incredible esports suite, boasting cutting-edge equipment. You will compete in small teams and after the 6 week programme you will have formulated your own strategic plan to develop into a competitive esports athlete.

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Esports Industry Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

Do you love competitive gaming? Playing for fun? Competing, watching, supporting or even shoutcasting? This 6 week programme will give you a taste of one of the fastest growing industries in the world. You’ll get access to our incredible esports suite, boasting cutting-edge equipment. You will compete in small teams and after the 6 week programme you will have formulated your own strategic plan to develop into a competitive esports athlete.

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Future Boss Programme (Business) (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This programme will introduce you to the fascinating world of business and make you workplace ready. You will explore the industry in detail, concentrating on aspects from multiple functional areas. You will enhance your knowledge, your skills and behaviours in preparation for study with us on our main vocational study packages. You will study the following:

Session 1: Brand You (Intro to programme/CV Building) | Session 2: We are Lancashire (Exploring Business) | Session 3: Marketing and Digital Marketing | Session 4: Stand out From the Crowd (Recruitment) | Session 5: Balancing the Books (Finance) | Session 6: International Business

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Future Boss Programme (Business) (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This programme will introduce you to the fascinating world of business and make you workplace ready. You will explore the industry in detail, concentrating on aspects from multiple functional areas. You will enhance your knowledge, your skills and behaviours in preparation for study with us on our main vocational study packages. You will study the following:

Session 1: Brand You (Intro to programme/CV Building) | Session 2: We are Lancashire (Exploring Business) | Session 3: Marketing and Digital Marketing | Session 4: Stand out From the Crowd (Recruitment) | Session 5: Balancing the Books (Finance) | Session 6: International Business

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Games Design Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

Are you a keen gamer, or intrigued by the world of computer games and games design? This 6 week programme will help you to unlock the fascinating world of games design, where you can get hands on and try out character design, animation and graphic design on our industry standard equipment. Throughout the programme you will even develop your own character and get ready to bring them to life!

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Games Design Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

Are you a keen gamer, or intrigued by the world of computer games and games design? This 6 week programme will help you to unlock the fascinating world of games design, where you can get hands on and try out character design, animation and graphic design on our industry standard equipment. Throughout the programme you will even develop your own character and get ready to bring them to life!

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Health Professionals Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

On this programme you will develop your fascination with Anatomy and Physiology through practical activities while gaining an insight into the world of dementia care. You’ll enjoy a taste of behavioural psychology, recognise the important issue of individuals’ rights in Health and Social Care and discover a vast array of careers open to you.

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Health Professionals Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

On this programme you will develop your fascination with Anatomy and Physiology through practical activities while gaining an insight into the world of dementia care. You’ll enjoy a taste of behavioural psychology, recognise the important issue of individuals’ rights in Health and Social Care and discover a vast array of careers open to you.

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Innovators aCADemy Programme

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YEAR 10 AND 11 APPLICATIONS

Work on real-life projects supported by leading Employers in the Engineering sector in our Innovators aCADemy Programme. You will learn and develop skills in drawing, CAD, CAD-CAM, design, automation/3D printing and business improvement techniques, working alongside leading industry experts. This programme explores the theoretical and academic principles of Engineering whilst giving you unrivalled hands-on experience.

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Labnet Computing Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Learn how to code, build a website, implement a small network and create a computer game. Develop your knowledge of industry-standard networking equipment as well as all the latest computing software. At the end of the course, you will earn a digital badge to place on your CV.

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Labnet Computing Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Learn how to code, build a website, implement a small network and create a computer game. Develop your knowledge of industry-standard networking equipment as well as all the latest computing software. At the end of the course, you will earn a digital badge to place on your CV.

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Music Professionals Programme

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YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

This short course introduces the use of music production software to explore creative ideas. You will have the opportunity to explore the use of different tools to realise your own creative ideas – this could be using an Apple Mac based DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) or the college recording studio. This programme is predominantly music technology based therefore it isn’t imperative that you have instrumental skills or a background in music. However, previous musical experience and knowledge will be advantageous.

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Science Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

On this programme you will: collect and analyse evidence from a crime scene, examine genes in a test tube, dissect organisms, explore genetics, test soil and identify species in pond dipping. You’ll head outside too to the science lab, the sports lab and the polytunnel and park to  carry out experiments and explore the environment. A fun-filled programme of activity for all Science enthusiasts.

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Science Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

On this programme you will: collect and analyse evidence from a crime scene, examine genes in a test tube, dissect organisms, explore genetics, test soil and identify species in pond dipping. You’ll head outside too to the science lab, the sports lab and the polytunnel and park to  carry out experiments and explore the environment. A fun-filled programme of activity for all Science enthusiasts.

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Sport & Fitness Professionals Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Discover careers in the Sport and Fitness Industry, including roles within the sector such as Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sport Nutrition and Coaching with Physical Educational Teaching. Learn through a variety of interactive master-classes in Sports Massage and Emergency First Aid, Technology in Sport, Functional Anatomy with Applied Physiology and Sports Coaching with Analysis.

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Sport & Fitness Professionals Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Discover careers in the Sport and Fitness Industry, including roles within the sector such as Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sport Nutrition and Coaching with Physical Educational Teaching. Learn through a variety of interactive master-classes in Sports Massage and Emergency First Aid, Technology in Sport, Functional Anatomy with Applied Physiology and Sports Coaching with Analysis.

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Travel and Hospitality Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This programme will introduce you to the interesting world of travel, hospitality and tourism. Based in our training suite, you will explore the many areas of industry in detail and you will participate in role plays, presentations and simulations using our state-of-the-art aircraft fuselage, security check-in desks and travel agency.

Session 1: Hospitality | Session 2: Travel Agency | Session 3: Holiday Reps | Session 4: Airports and Airlines | Session 5: Cabin Crew | Session 6: Event Management

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Travel and Hospitality Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This programme will introduce you to the interesting world of travel, hospitality and tourism. Based in our training suite, you will explore the many areas of industry in detail and you will participate in role plays, presentations and simulations using our state-of-the-art aircraft fuselage, security check-in desks and travel agency.

Session 1: Hospitality | Session 2: Travel Agency | Session 3: Holiday Reps | Session 4: Airports and Airlines | Session 5: Cabin Crew | Session 6: Event Management

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Uniformed Public Services Programme (Date 1)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Throw yourself into an action-packed programme of adventure activities, fitness training, team building and drills.

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Uniformed Public Services Programme (Date 2)

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YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Throw yourself into an action-packed programme of adventure activities, fitness training, team building and drills.