Date: Thursday 15ᵗʰ October 2026

Time: 5pm - 7.15pm

 

Whether you're leaving school, returning to learning, or taking your next step into higher education, our Open Events are the perfect way to explore what Bury College has to offer.

Join us on campus to tour our facilities, meet our friendly teams and find out how we can support you to achieve your goals.

 

Which event are you looking for?

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School Leaver Open Event: Ages 16-18

Date: Thursday 15ᵗʰ October 2026

Time: 5pm - 7.15pm

Find yourself, find your future at our Open Event. Come and explore our fantastic facilities, meet our dedicated tutors, and find out more about the wide range of opportunities available to you. Get an insight into life at Bury College.

You will be able to tour our learning environments and speak to our supportive staff about courses for 16–18 year olds, including:

  • A Levels

  • Vocational courses

  • T Levels

  • Apprenticeships

You will also discover our wide range of enrichment opportunities and learn more about how we support you to achieve and succeed.

Register your interest for our School Leaver Open Event

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Adult Courses Open Event

Date: Thursday 15ᵗʰ October 2026

Time: 5pm - 7.15pm

Discover the wide range of adult courses available at Bury College and take the next step towards your future.

Our Adult Learners Open Event is a great opportunity to explore courses designed to help you build skills, boost confidence and become work-ready.

You will be able to:

  • Speak to our friendly staff for advice and guidance

  • Get support with an application

  • Tour our purpose-built adult learning centre

  • Find out more about our range of FREE qualifications*

*Subject to eligibility criteria.

Register your interest for our Adult Courses Open Event

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University Centre Open Event

Date: Thursday 15ᵗʰ October 2026

Time: 5pm - 7.15pm

Start your higher education journey at Bury College.

Visit our University Centre and discover how you can study a career-enhancing higher education course close to home.

During the event, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Tour our modern, purpose-built facilities

  • Find out about our range of higher education courses

  • Learn more about our one-to-one student support and progression opportunities

Your next big step is closer than you think.

Register your interest for our University Centre Open Event

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How to apply

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School Leavers (16-18)

Explore our range of 16-18 study programmes, including A Levels, T Levels, Vocational courses, and Apprenticeships. Find the course that's right for you.

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Adult learning

Find out about our adult courses and what life is like as an adult learner at Bury College.

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Bury College University Centre

Find out about our higher education courses and what life is like as a Bury College University Centre student.

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Upcoming Events

Calendar Results Day Celebration 2026 13th August 2026
Calendar Open Event: Ages 16-18, Adult Courses, and University Centre 3rd October 2026
Calendar Open Event: Ages 16-18, Adult Courses, and University Centre 15th October 2026

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