The benefits of studying locally with Bournemouth & Poole College

During these extraordinary times, a lot of young people are worrying about what their next steps should be. Research produced by the Sutton Trust has shown that there is a lot worry and uncertainty amongst university applicants and current students about how the current situation will affect them.

Bournemouth & Poole College are here to help you kick-start your future, offering a range of Higher Education courses which could suit you! From Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Higher National Diplomas (HND) to Foundation and Bachelor degrees.

So, whether you’re a young person looking for an alternative to traditional university or a mature student wanting to take the next step in your career, there is something for everyone.

Here are some benefits of studying locally at Bournemouth & Poole College!

Flexible

One of the benefits of studying locally is that it’s easier to fit your college work around your life. With many full-time and part-time options available, you can study in a way that suits you. Our part-time courses are perfect for adults wanting to improve their career prospects or retrain.

Smaller class sizes with expert teaching

Our smaller class sizes mean that you will benefit from a personal and supportive learning environment. With more contact time and additional support if needed, our expert tutors will be on hand to make sure that you get the most of your learning experience. As well as benefitting from our incredible teaching staff, you will have access to the College’s state of the art facilities, enhancing your College experience even more!

Cost-effective

With an average saving of £3000 a year, our courses are a cost-effective option for Higher Education.

Partnered with leading universities

All of our degree courses are validated by leading universities. The partnership institutions oversee our course curriculums and ensure they meet university quality and standards. They also act as our awarding bodies, so your degree certificate comes from the awarding university.

Links with businesses

We are proud to have superb links with over 2,000 businesses across a range of professional sectors. Developing employability skills is an important part of any course at the College, which is why Degree Level students benefit from live employer project briefs, work experience opportunities and instructive career advice.

We also invite businesses to advise on our courses to make sure we’re developing the skills employers are looking for and to create a clear route for you into your chosen industry.