Our friendly and approachable School Liaison Team visit secondary schools across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire to help pupils understand their options after GCSEs.
Working with pupils from Years 7 to 11, they offer group and individual support to identify career options; make subject choices that align with their ultimate goals; identify the best study or training options after GCSEs and help them prepare for College and employer interviews.
Using a range of interactive and exciting materials, our School Liaison Team can also provide potential students with a tour of College and help to lead Taster Week activities to give pupils an insight into College life.
Throughout your studies at Sixth Form, your Tutor will monitor your progress, ensuring you have the
tools to improve your study skills and overcome any barriers you may be facing when it comes
progress.
You will have the opportunity to visit universities across the UK to sample university life and discover more about how your favourite subject is taught at degree level.
We stage events to help you develop the skills which are sought by universities when recruiting to popular courses. Termly Student Development Days provide diverse activities to increase your self-confidence, team-working and problem-solving skills.
Our annual Careers Week includes vital information on the university application process, boosting
your university application and preparing for life at university and potential gap year activities.
Universities are invited into College for an annual advice event which is also open to parents.
Specialist UCAS advisors are on hand to guide you through the university application process, with
specific guidance for those students applying for Oxbridge places.
As a university-level student, we offer specialist UCAS support to help you identify progressional routes through your degree-level studies – whether that is at BCUC or another university-level establishment which offers a suitable course.
Our advisors are in the ideal position to highlight your options following your Foundation Entry or Foundation Degree studies to help you achieve your individual career goals.
You can access impartial advice and guidance on appropriate degree courses and qualifications to achieve your career goals. Student Services advisors can also provide information on suitable courses offered at BCUC (Burnley College University Courses).
Planning your academic journey is an important start in your journey to success. Our friendly, expert advisors can support you to plan your route according to your individual needs and timescale.
From vital Mathematics and English qualifications to allow you to progress to university-level study or an Access to Higher Education course, to building a portfolio of professional qualifications to help you change career or earn promotion – we’re here to help you.
Our Student Services team will work with you on an individual basis and liaise with Tutors to ensure you are studying on a course which will help you reach your goals and is suited to your current ability levels. They will help you create a Personal Development Plan.
Our specially-trained UCAS advisors can support you with your plans to study at university-level, showcasing the options open to you to help you achieve your career goals and supporting you through the application process for a university place.
Our expert staff – who are independent and offer impartial advice – are also on hand in College to help you ascertain the qualifications, skills and experience you will need to reach your career goal as you make progress on your academic journey.
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