In recent years, the Bury College campus has seen investment of over £50 million.

As one of our students you can benefit from a wide range of modern facilities and resources as well as an encouraging and supportive learning environment.

Here is just a snapshot of some of our career-enhancing facilities:

 

A Level Centre

Bury College A Level Centre
  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • Modern, purpose-built science laboratories
  • A wide range of IT suites
  • An extensive Learning Resource Centre
  • A bistro and courtyard to enhance your student experience
  • Welcoming social area

Media Suite

Media students using camera equipment
  • State-of-the-art broadcast quality production equipment
  • The latest sound, design and editing suites
  • New green screen television studio
  • Access to 100% professional software

Power League

Power League
  • Six 5-a-side pitches
  • Two 7-a-side pitches
  • Exclusive daytime use of the facility during term time and Powerleague run football leagues in the evening

Work Experience Hub

Student and employer at Weir Minerals
  • Discover our wide range of work placement opportunities
  • Receive advice on career routes and support in applying for work experience placements

Sporting Facilities

Sport Centre
  • Modern sports centre
  • Extensive playing fields
  • Fitness suite
  • Fully equipped gym
  • Sports massage clinic
  • Sport Science Laboratory
  • Fitness Studio

Library (LRC)

One male and one female student using a laptop together
  • A space to work
  • Books and journals for study
  • Referencing support
  • Academic and IT guidance
  • Computers and printing
  • Digital resources

Art Gallery

Art Gallery
  • Opportunity to display art and design work professionally
  • 3D Art Studio

Canteens

three students crossing the road outside college
  • Canteens are situated around the campus serving hot and cold food and drinks including Costa products
  • Designated social areas located throughout the college campus
  • Social areas can be used for eating and drinking, socialising with friends or for quiet reading
  • Student-run Bistro

Hair and Beauty Salons

Hairdresser cutting hair
  • Three modern Hairdressing salons
  • Four well equipped Beauty Therapy and Holistic Salons
  • A retail outlet selling professional products
  • Open to students, staff and the public

Engineering Facilities

Engineer welding some metal
  • Fully Equipped Engineering Workshop
  • 3D Technologies Suite
  • CNC Lab
  • Electrical Engineering Lab
  • Electronic Engineering Lab

Science Labs

Two students using a Bunsen burner
  • State-of-the-art Science laboratories to carry out a wide range of practical investigations in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Studies and vocational BTEC Science
  • Fully equipped laboratories with data projectors, smart boards, demonstrations equipment and apparatus
  • Highly-trained technical staff to supervise the laboratories

Jim Cartwright Theatre

Performing arts student on stage
  • Performing arts theatre, dance and recording studio and rehearsal studio
  • Purpose-built theatre for live performances

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Arial shot of campus

Latest News

Catering students in new facilities Catering students developing their skills in the new Bury College Bitsro

The start of the new academic year saw students and staff from our Catering courses move into brand-new facilities.