Blackburn College
Blackburn, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 3,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1888
Overview
Blackburn College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, founded in 1888 in Blackburn, Lancashire. With a turnover of almost £45 million across Further Education, Higher Education and Training, the college plays a lead role in transforming Pennine Lancashire through education and skills. Its University Centre offers degree-level programmes validated by Lancaster University (over 85% of HE provision), the University of Lancashire (formerly UCLan) and the University of South Wales. Blackburn Sixth Form provides specialist A-Level teaching. The college also offers T-Levels, apprenticeships (including via Training 2000), adult qualifications and professional courses. The world-class campus features the Beacon Centre, Regional Automotive Technology Hub, Sports and Leisure Centre, Futures Centre, Construction Centre, University Centre and more. The college is rated GOOD overall and OUTSTANDING in key areas by Ofsted (2024) and is QAA quality-reviewed.
Fields of study
- Business
- Law
- Computing
- Creative Arts
- Health and Social Care
- Engineering
- Construction
- Early Years Education
- Hair and Beauty
- Motor Vehicle
- Sport
- Hospitality and Catering
- Education and Teacher Training
- Psychology
- Accounting and Finance
Accreditation: Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA); Ofsted
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- June 30 for UCAS main cycle, though applications accepted until start of term if space permits.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- admissions@blackburn.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $11,112 / year
Domestic students
£8,750 – £9,790 / year
For 2026 entry: full-time HE courses £8,750/year; PGCE (Education and Training) £8,750 full-time or £4,375 part-time; PGCE (QTS) £9,790/year; LLM (Masters) £6,500/year or £3,250/year part-time. Part-time UG modules: £1,300 per 20-credit module.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laws LLM (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | £6,500 / year | Varies | — |
| Laws LLM (Part-Time) (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | 2 years | £3,250 / year | Varies | — |
| PGCE (Education and Training) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | £8,750 / year | Varies | — |
| PGCE (QTS) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | £9,790 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.