Entry requirements

Your previous academic and professional qualifications (such as A Levels and Vocational qualifications) will count towards the entry criteria for your chosen University course. However, we understand that your industry experience and drive to make a difference to the lives of others are valuable, too. That is why we will also take into account your career achievements, your voluntary work and life experiences.

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Use any of the following:

You will also need a Maths and English qualification.

If you have any questions, contact our team: [email protected]

University Partners

We’re proud to work alongside some of the most innovative and forward-thinking Universities to deliver degree courses that will feed your ambition.  You’ll study right here in Burnley, with our innovative Lecturers, in our modern facilities, and be part of our Burnley family –  but your degree will be accredited by one of the following Universities:

QAA Member

Burnley College University Courses is a member of the QAA – the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education – whose vision is for world leading and independently assured higher education.

As the independent body entrusted with monitoring and advising on standards and quality in UK higher education, QAA is dedicated to checking that the three million students working towards a UK degree-level qualification get the university experiences they deserve and are involved all aspects of their work.

QAA work with 296 university-level providers across the UK and her abroad and build international partnerships to enhance and promote the reputation of UK higher education worldwide.

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Your first steps to becoming something different.

FE Governor opportunity

Are you passionate about education and supporting your community?

We are looking for a motivated person with further education experience to join our Board of Governors

Seasonal Break

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We are currently on our seasonal break.

We will return on Monday 5 January 2026.