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Blackburn College

Darwen, United Kingdom • Founded 1888

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: blackburn.ac.uk

Overview

English Name: Blackburn College
Founded: 1888
Institution Type: College
Blackburn College central facility
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Blackburn College traces its founding to 1888 and has since operated as a college in Darwen, United Kingdom. The institution maintains a higher-education provider status.

Blackburn College's academic profile: it runs a focused programme catalogue.

The institution serves 651 students.

Location & Contact

Below are Blackburn College's address, location, and primary contact channels.

Phone: 01254292929
Email: thehub@blackburn.ac.uk
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Academic Details

The numbers behind Blackburn College: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.

Total Students: 651

Programs Offered

Search and filter Blackburn College's available programmes by degree level.

14 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 7 programmes

Foundation 7 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Financial-aid options for studying in the United Kingdom, applicable across institutions including Blackburn College.

Agnes Eccles Art Award Fund (Higher Education)
Other funded · 500 GBP per total · Living Stipend · Covers Living
A £500 award for one higher education Art student who demonstrates outstanding commitment to their skills, knowledge and understanding of the world of art.
Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Blackburn College

A five-step guide to applying to Blackburn College.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Use the programme finder to browse Blackburn College's 14 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Blackburn College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit via UCAS or the institution

    Blackburn College takes undergraduate applications through the UCAS system (ucas.com). Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Blackburn College's own admissions portal at blackburn.ac.uk instead.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at thehub@blackburn.ac.uk or by phone at 01254292929. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackburn College

Frequently asked questions about Blackburn College.

In what year was Blackburn College established?

Blackburn College was founded in 1888 (approximately 138 years ago).

Where can I find Blackburn College?

The institution is located in Darwen, United Kingdom.

How many students does Blackburn College have?

The institution has a student body of 651.

What is Blackburn College's official website?

Blackburn College's official website is blackburn.ac.uk.

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