Blackpool and The Fylde College
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| Established | 1892 |
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| Chancellor | Bev Robinson |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Bispham, University Centre, Gateway, Fleetwood Nautical |
| Website | www.blackpool.ac.uk |
Blackpool and the Fylde College is an Ofsted outstanding further and higher education college in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.
Facilities include 4 main campuses located across the Fylde Coast, all of which have recently undergone or are currently undergoing major redevelopment.[citation needed]
The college is an Associate College of Lancaster University and offers full and part time further education, higher education and vocational courses along with apprenticeships.
The sites in Fleetwood form a specialised Nautical campus, which teaches courses for merchant seafarers and offshore workers. The maritime courses are taught in association with Liverpool John Moores University rather than Lancaster University.
Campuses
- Bispham
- Gateway
- Fleetwood Nautical
- Seasiders Learning
- University Centre
Students' Union
B&FC Students' Union is affiliated with the NUS and works in partnership with the college. The SU represents students on a range of issues, including equality and diversity, education and social activities.
Alumni
- Peter Baynham, comedian and screenwriter
- Kate Ford, actress
- Sarah Myerscough, Model maker / artist for Blackpool Illuminations, previously at Blackpool Pleasure Beach[1]
- Craig Parkinson, actor
- Jodie Prenger, actress and singer
- John Simm, actor
References
- ^ "Sarah Myerscough (Artist) - Timeline". www.sarahmyerscough.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
