
Boston College
Boston, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1965
Overview
Boston College is a further education college based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England, with additional campuses in Spalding and Horncastle. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026, the college offers an extensive range of courses from Entry Level through to Level 7, serving school leavers, adults, and apprentices. Course areas include A Levels, T Levels, vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, adult part-time and distance learning courses, and university-level programmes such as HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees (FdAs), and BA/BSc (Hons) degree top-ups, with higher education qualifications awarded by the University of Derby. The college is a member of the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology and maintains strong partnerships with local employers including Lincolnshire Police, NHS, and regional businesses. Students aged 16-19 study full-time courses free of charge (subject to eligibility), while 19+ students may access Advanced Learner Loans and various bursary and support funds. Specialist facilities include the Eden restaurant, Style Academy salons, Sam Newsom Centre, Peter Paine Sports Centre, and an Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies building.
Fields of study
- A Levels
- Access to Higher Education
- Accounting
- Animal Management & Agriculture
- Art & Design
- Automotive Technologies
- Beauty Therapy
- Business
- Catering & Hospitality
- Commercial Training
- Construction
- Digital Technologies
- Early Years & Schools
- Electrical
- Engineering
- English
- ESOL
- Foundation (Entry/SEND)
- Graphic, Digital Design & Animation
- Hairdressing
- Health & Social Care
- Maths
- Media, Film Production & VFX
- Motorcycle Engineering
- Motorsport
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Photography (Commercial)
- Plumbing & Gas
- Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing
- Teacher Training
- Travel & Tourism
- Uniformed Public Services
Accreditation: Ofsted; Matrix Standard
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, January, Rolling
- Application deadlines
- Rolling
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- info@boston.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
Domestic students
Varies by program
Students aged 16-19 pay no tuition fees on full-time courses (subject to eligibility criteria). Fees for students aged 19+ vary by course, financial circumstances and previous qualifications. Advanced Learner Loans are available for Level 3 and above. GLCCA full funding available for eligible adults aged 19+ for Level 2 and below courses.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
