Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is a further and higher education college in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.
The college is a Regional Teaching Partner of Lancaster University and offers full and part-time further education, higher education and vocational courses along with apprenticeships. From September 2016 the college also holds its own foundation degree awarding powers.
Facilities include four main campuses located across the Fylde Coast. The sites in Fleetwood form a specialised Nautical campus, which teaches courses for merchant seafarers and offshore workers. As well as delivering a broad portfolio of accredited safety, survival and fire training courses, qualifications are also awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, Lancaster University as well as the college itself.
Local Community Integrity
Moving to a new city can be daunting. Based on official Government data, here is the demographic reality of the tight-knit neighbourhood immediately surrounding Ilford Campus.
Community Safety1/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access2/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality1/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality8/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health2/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation2/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation
*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.
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What Students Say
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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 93% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 93% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
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Academic support is accessible; 57% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 86% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
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The community feel here is incredible. 100% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 86% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.
Student Living Costs
North West
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80
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