UNIVERSITY

Full and part-time study

You can apply to BCUC directly or through UCAS.

BCUC Application Form

Apply via UCAS

We can support you in completing your UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) application and here is a handy step-by-step guide created by UCAS

Clearing: Applying after the UCAS Deadline

If the UCAS date has passed, you can apply to us through Clearing.

 

 

We offer workshops and individual advice on writing your personal statement (it’s not as daunting as you may think) and can check it for you. Plus, we can offer guidance on who may provide you with the ideal reference if you’re currently not in education or employment.

Some important information you will need to fill in your UCAS application online for Burnley College University Courses:

UCAS Institution Code: B69

Campus name: Burnley College

Campus code: A

The application cost is £20 for a single choice (if you are applying only to Burnley College University Courses), or £26 if you are applying to study at more than one university.

You can track your application in your UCAS account.

PGCE Study

If you already have a degree and are applying for a PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Education), you should apply directly and submit it to [email protected]

PGCE Application Form

Once you have forwarded your application to us and we have received your reference, we will be in touch with you directly to process your application. It may take 2-4 weeks between submitting your application and hearing from us. If you have a query about the progress of your application, you can contact us via [email protected]

Clearing

Submitting your Clearing application

Apply through Clearing if you have not submitted your application to study on a degree-level course at Burnley College University Courses. You should apply to us directly using the application form below. This form should then be submitted to [email protected]

BCUC Clearing Application Form

Clearing is the process used by universities to fill remaining places they may have on their degree-level courses which are due to start in the autumn. It is often used by College and Sixth Form students when they make a final decision on their progression route after receiving their A Level  or Advanced Vocational results and is also open to those returning to education who choose to apply for a place at university later in the academic year (outside the normal application dates).

Once you have forwarded your application to us, we will be in touch with you directly to process your application. If you have a query about the progress of your application, you can contact us via [email protected]

Student Finance

Fees apply to degree-level study, with the first year of a full degree programme costing £9,000. A Foundation Entry year is £6,000. Part-time degrees are charged at £1,000 per module (exclusions apply within the School of Engineering).

HNC and HND courses may also be liable to an additional registration fee of £272.

However, whatever route you choose, we will work closely with you as an individual to ensure that you have access to the very best advice and guidance on accessing financial support to which you may be eligible, according to your personal circumstances. You can contact us on [email protected] or 01282 733551 to find out more.

 

We understand that navigating the world of Student Finance while managing your work and family commitments can be daunting. That’s why we’re here to support you every step of the way to help you discover just how affordable University-level study really is.

Our specialist advisors are here to introduce you to Student Finance England and guide you as you apply for a Student Loan to fund your university studies and living expenses during this time. And don’t forget, you won’t have to pay back any of your Student Loan until you are earning more than £2,214 a month (before tax and other deductions).

For example, if you were earning £28,800 a year (that’s £2,400 a month), you’d only pay back £16 a month. (Figures correct at 1 April 2020)

It is important to make arrangements with Student Finance England as soon as possible to fund your course and make arrangements for any additional financial support to which you may be entitled.

Click here for a step-by-step guide from Student Finance England 

We are here to support you every step of the way through your application for finance.

 

BCUC Bursary

This bursary is unique to BCUC – every first year, full time undergraduate can apply for the BCUC Bursary, regardless of your household income.

The BCUC Bursary is awarded in January in the form of cash, credits and tech to support you on your study journey.

If you maintain 90% attendance and are up to date with your work, you could be awarded between £500 and £2,000.

• Income under £20,000 – £2,000 worth of support
• £20,000 up to £25,000 – £1,000 worth of support
• £25,000 and over – £500 worth of support

A typical package for an undergraduate whose household income is under £20,000 may look like this:

£1,000 cash
£500 to spend on a laptop
£500 Campus Credits to spend on food, trips, stationery or facilities on site

For individualised finance and funding support, talk to us: [email protected] | 01282 733551

If your household income is above £25,000

You may be eligible for: £500 Campus Credits to spend on food, trips, stationery or facilities on site OR £250 Campus Credits and £250 gym package.

For students with a household income of under £20,000

You may be eligible to create your own Burnley Bursary package up to the value of £2,000 to suit your lifestyle and study needs, choosing from: £1,000 cash | £500 to spend on a laptop or iPad OR £500 Campus Credits to spend on food, trips, stationery or facilities on site OR £250 Campus Credits and £250 gym package OR £500 car parking (cash payment to support parking offsite at nearby car parks).

For students with a household income of between £20,000-£25,000

You may be eligible to create your own Burnley Bursary package up to the value of £1,000 to suit your lifestyle and study needs, choosing from: £500 cash | £500 to spend on a laptop or iPad OR £500 Campus Credits to spend on food, trips, stationery or facilities on site OR £250 Campus Credits and £250 gym package OR £500 car parking (cash payment to support parking offsite at nearby car parks).

 

Financial Support

As an undergraduate you may be eligible for: 

Income Support | Childcare Grant | Parents’ Learning Allowance | Adult Dependants’ Grant | Child Tax Credit | Disabled Students’ Allowance

For individualised finance and funding support, talk to us

[email protected] | 01282 733551

National Union of Students

You will be eligible to join the National Union of Students (NUS) and can receive exclusive discounts and offers with a TOTUM membership*:

Supermarkets | Health and Fitness | Home and Garden | Finance | Beauty | Fashion | Travel | Sustainability | Eating Out | Entertainment | Music and Technology | Uni Essentials

*Small fee applies

Entry Requirements

At BCUC we do things differently. We treat every applicant as an individual and will take into account your personal attributes, skills, knowledge and experience, too.

We will guide and support you to gain any further qualifications you may need before you embark on University-level study through a range of specialist programmes at Burnley College, on both a full and part-time basis.

To qualify to take your first step on the ladder to a university-level qualification you can use any of the following:

• A Levels
• An Advanced Vocational qualification (Level 3)
• An Advanced Apprenticeship
• An Access to Higher Education qualification
• GCSEs or O Levels
• Your experience in a career
• Your life experience

You also need Maths and English qualifications.

Our specialist advisors are here to answer your questions on your first steps to applying to BCUC: [email protected] | 01282 733400

 

All your previous qualifications – from however long ago and in whatever subject (it could be through an Apprenticeship, professional qualifications of even music awards) are allocated a points value. Your life and volunteering experience, as well as career role, can also be used to boost your points total.

UCAS tariff points calculator

UCAS Important Dates

UCAS have created a handy calendar which outlines all the important dates and deadlines within the application process.

UCAS Application Process Calendar

Advice and Guidance

Applying to study on a university-level course and arranging Student Finance can seem like a daunting task.

That’s why our team of friendly, expert advisors will help you every step of the way and offer you the individual support and guidance you need.

Contact us [email protected] | 01282 733551

Prepare for University study

In July and August we hold a series of Academic Bootcamps and an Applicant Day to which you are invited to help you focus on success; introduce you to life as a BCUC student and meet fellow undergraduates.