The Bournemouth & Poole College is one of the largest Further Education
colleges in the UK offering high quality education and training with excellent
learning opportunities for students of all ages.
Working in partnership with associate universities the College offers a constantly expanding
provision of university-level programmes, including Pre-Access and Access to Higher Education
and the popular Foundation degrees, together with other degree-level programmes including
Higher National Diplomas (HND) and Honours degrees.
The College has a reputation for excellence having won numerous accolades such as Beacon
Awards and CoVE status. Specialist curriculum Academies provide learners with state-of-the art
facilities and resources, together with well-qualified post-16 teaching professionals. The College
pride themselves in offering a highly supportive and friendly learning environment. We also
believe in the values of ‘progression’ where students can join The College at any level or ability,
and will be encouraged and nurtured to do well in their studies, reaching their full potential.
International students also play a key role in college life, with students from over 40 different
countries choosing to study in Dorset, many choosing Higher Education programmes run in
partnership with Bournemouth University. This adds to the vibrant and cosmopolitan college
community where cultural diversity is valued and celebrated.
The Bournemouth & Poole College has two centrally located main campuses at North Road,
Poole and The Lansdowne, Bournemouth. Both are easily accessible by public transport, and are
within each reach of the University campus. It is also well positioned and close to the main
town centres and beautiful coastline.
Students have access to excellent facilities and resources, including Jellicoe Theatre, Knighton
Heath Music Centre, computer suites, study centres, libraries, laboratories and workshops. You
can also benefit from an extremely supportive student network of services, including Study
Advice Centres, Learning Support Services, Customer Services, plus don’t forget the social
calendar with the Student’s Union - both at The College and Bournemouth University.
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