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You can come along and meet our staff and to find out more about what Bishop Auckland College can offer you at one of our regular open events. See bacoll.ac.uk/events

How to apply

We have a simple process to get onto a College course of your choice, from finding out about and choosing the course you would like to study through to enrolment.

How To Apply 2024

Important days for full-time applicants

Welcome day

This is a great chance for you to find out more about the departments you’ll be joining, have a chat with your tutors and have a go at some activities designed to help you get ahead when you join us in September.

Enrolment day

This is the day you get to finalise your enrolment! You will come to college with your GCSE results and any other relevant qualifications and we will enrol you and issue you your FREE student ID*. Student Finance and Transport, SENCO, Careers and the DBS Teams will also be available this day.

* Your first student card is free. Any replacements are charged at £1.

Part-time students

Applicants for part-time courses will be advised on their enrolment date on receiving an offer of a place after a successful interview.

English and maths

Students who are yet to achieve a GCSE grade 4 pass in English and/or maths will study for these qualifications alongside their main vocational programme.

Helpful numbers

College Reception - 01388 443012

Admissions and Enrolments - 01388 443031

Student Progression Hub - 01388 443059

Student Funding and Transport - 01388 443079

FAQs

Visit our FAQ page for answers to some of the common questions we receive.