Barnfield College has been a place where students can find their passions, feed their ambitions and get the skills they need to help land their dream job. Attend one of our Open Days to find out how we can help you reach you goals. Our Open Days are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in
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Come to our Autumn Open Day
on October 3, 2022Book your place on our Autumn Open Day and receive a FREE hot drink on the day. There’s no better way to get an insight into life at Barnfield College than at our Spring Open Day. Join us at our brand new New Bedford Road campus or our Enterprise Way campus on Saturday 5 November.
read moreOur Open Days 22-23
on September 21, 2022There’s no better way to get an insight into life at Barnfield College than at our Open Days throughout the academic year. These are your opportunities to tour and explore our campus and facilities, speak to our expert tutors and support staff and discover the course that matches your ambitions. Here are the dates of
read moreHer Majesty The Queen
on September 8, 2022The Governing body and all members of Barnfield College are deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty The Queen was an inspirational figurehead for the nation and dedicated her life to the people she served. We give thanks for her 70 years of service.
read moreExam Results for Academic Year 21/22
on August 5, 2022Barnfield College will be sending all exam results to students via email. These will be sent to your personal email address that is on your student record. Here are the key dates for your diary: Thursday 18 August 2022: All Level 3 exam results released (year 1 and 2) Thursday 18 August 2022: All Level 3 final course
read moreDrop-in Enrolment 2022: Saturday 10 September
on July 29, 2022Date: 10 September 2022 Location: New Bedford Road & Enterprise Way campuses Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Term may have started but you can visit us on campus on Saturday 10 September to secure your place in one visit. Simply drop into our New Bedford Road or Enterprise Way campuses between 9:30am and 12:30pm on
read moreDrop-in Enrolment: Saturday 3 September
on July 29, 2022Date: 03 September 2022 Location: New Bedford Road & Enterprise Way campuses Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Visit us on campus on Saturday 3 September to secure your place before the start of term. Simply drop into our New Bedford Road or Enterprise Way campuses between 9:30am and 12:30pm on Saturday 3 September to: Get
read moreDrop-in Enrolment 2022
on July 29, 2022Date: 25 August 2022 – 10 September 2022 Location: New Bedford Road & Enterprise Way campuses Time: 9am – 4:30pm Get enrolment ready. Were open for you to drop-in and see us on campus from GCSE Results Day (Thursday 25 August) to: Get information, advice and guidance about your options Match a course to your ambitions
read moreGCSE Results Day 2022
on July 29, 2022Date: 25 August 2022 Location: New Bedford Road & Enterprise Way campuses Time: 9am – 7pm Visit us on campus from GCSE Results Day (Thursday 25 August). Visit us on campus from GCSE results day (Thursday 25 August) where our team of expert advisors are on hand to match a course to your ambitions.
read moreTimeon Jarrett – from entry level to University
on July 15, 2022Timeon is a second year student at Barnfield College, he is currently on the UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication and is set for University this September, but Timeon’s story at Barnfield is quite unique. He started his journey in 2017 when he joined us at entry level on the Skills
read more22-23 Part-time courses now live
on July 8, 2022
Our new part-time courses for 22-23 have now launched! Browse our wide range of part-time courses now live here on our website. Whether you want to get ahead at work, change your career path or enjoy some me-time, now is the time to invest in yourself and achieve your goals. Whatever your reasons, our wideread more
22-23 Part-time courses now liveOur guide to Clearing
on July 1, 2022At Barnfield College we know that students have been working hard on their studies this year. Clearing is an opportunity for you to find a place at university. We still have spaces available. If you’re thinking about applying to Barnfield College through Clearing, we have a variety of courses that may interest you. Apply now
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on July 1, 2022
Choose to study at Barnfield College Clearing is your opportunity to secure your place on a degree-level course starting this September. Clearing is now open. If you've got your results you can apply now through clearing. Apply now through Clearing Choose your course There are still spaces available. Find the ideal course for you from theread more
Clearing 2022Music Student Showcase at Luton’s The Hat Factory
on April 13, 2022Our Level 2, Level 3 and Level 5 Music students hosted a live music showcase in collaboration with Luton Live/s. The live music gig gave them the hands-on industry experience in co-ordinating and promoting a show, alongside, planning their performance material, rehearsing, conducting a sound-check, performing and networking. The Saturday evening showcase took place at
read moreESOL Assessment Sessions
on April 10, 2022What courses are available? Pre-entry ESOL – For people who have no English at all and wish to start learning the language. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) – Supporting speakers of other languages to develop their English language skills for work, further learning or everyday life. You will need to attend an assessment session in
read moreTrinity Hutley, Motor Vehicle Alumni, Winner of IMI’s Full Time Student of the year
on April 7, 2022Trinity Hutley, a former student at Barnfield College has won the Institute of the Motor Industry Awards 2022 for Full-Time Student Of The Year 2022 – sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Trinity was first shortlisted by a panel consisting of Dr Esther Hills, Central Engineering Director for Aggreko, Hayley Pells FIMI, Director at Avia Sports Cars,
read moreHow an online College Introduction Meeting works
on March 24, 2022Once you have applied and booked your online College Introduction Meeting (CIM) we will be in touch by email with the link to join the online meeting by Microsoft Teams. As an attendee of a live event in Microsoft Teams, you can watch live events and participate in the Q&A. You can’t share audio or video. Overview Watch
read moreIndasa Abrasives deliver Industry Masterclass to Motor Vehicle students
on March 4, 2022Liam Fussel from Indasa Abrasives spoke to Motor Vehicle students demonstrating new products and techniques used in industry. Indasa is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of high performance coated abrasive technology. The first session covered production papers and sealers. In this session Liam spoke about the history of the Indasa and the consumables he was
read moreFreelance Hairdressers Association spoke to hairdressing students
on March 2, 2022Sheila Abraham, founder of the Freelance Hairdressing Association (FHA), came to deliver an industry masterclass to our hairdressing students. Sheila has been in the industry for many years and being the founder of the FHA, she had invaluable experience and insight to share with the group. Sheila spoke about how she came up with the
read moreJoin our part-time courses mailing list
on March 2, 2022
At Barnfield College we have a great range of part-time courses to choose from. Whether you want to expand your horizons in your current career, learn new skills to change direction or simply master a new hobby, we’ll have something that will suit you. We’re always launching new courses! By submitting your details you’ll beread more
Join our part-time courses mailing listPublic Consultation Event – New Campus Development
on January 31, 2022Public Consultation Event – New Campus Development We are preparing planning applications for developments at our New Bedford Road campus and Enterprise Way campus and would like to invite you to a drop-in exhibition to view and discuss the proposals. 31st January 2022 New Bedford Road Campus Barnfield College, New Bedford Road, Luton LU2 ?BF
read moreCourse Introduction Meeting
on January 14, 2022You might have heard about a Course Introduction Meeting as part of your application to Barnfield College, simply put this is a chance for you to come and find out all about life at college and hear directly from our tutors. What happens at the meeting? We like all students to meet our tutors and their
read moreClass of 2020 & 2021 Graduation Ceremony
on January 6, 2022West Herts College is delighted to hold our Higher Education graduation ceremony on Friday 28 January 2022 at Watford Colosseum from 1pm. This ceremony is for those who completed their studies at West Herts College in summer 2020 and 2021. Entrance to the Ceremony is strictly by ticket only. Covid-19 guidance Whilst no longer
read moreApplication FAQ’s
on December 9, 2021We’ve put together some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to applying for a course at Barnfield College. If you can’t find the answer to your question below then please feel free to get in touch with our Admissions team on 01582 569569, admissions@barnfield.ac.uk or by using the live chat function on
read moreNew Bedford Road campus launch event
on November 8, 2021
Coming spring 2022 This year is an exciting one with the launch of our brand new £25m New Bedford Road campus development. Sign up to keep updated about our launch event and make sure you're the first to explore our brand new campus and facilities. Sign up now for updates. Sign up for updates Faciltitiesread more
New Bedford Road campus launch event
Skills, knowledge, confidence, job. NEW courses to get you there.
on October 4, 2021
If you’re looking to retrain or upskill towards boosting your job prospects then we’ve got courses starting soon to get you the job. As furlough ends and business start to build back better, there are plenty of opportunities for local people to get the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to get on and get inread more
Skills, knowledge, confidence, job. NEW courses to get you there.Kit and uniform lists 2021
on August 5, 2021Some of our occupational courses have specific uniform requirements – including branded items. Please click on your relevant course area below to find out more details on how to order your kit, equipment and uniform. Please note: You might be eligible for financial help to pay for required uniform items. Click here to find out more about this
read moreWhat to evidence in your LSF form
on July 21, 2021If you’re applying to our Learner Support Fund then please take a look below at the evidence that is required as part of the application process. We only require one of the below types of evidence for your application to be considered, however it’s important that the evidence you do submit is dated within four
read moreHow to apply for financial support at College
on July 21, 2021The College has financial support available to help students with the costs of coming to College. If your household income is less than £35,500 you could be eligible to access financial support. The following guidelines are to help you complete the Learner Support Fund application. How to apply? You can complete your Learner Support Fund
read moreFoundation Degrees at Barnfield College
on July 15, 2021At Barnfield College we offer a range of Foundation degrees specifically tailored to the needs of employers – providing you with the essential skills you need to find a job or progress to a full Honours degree. You’ll be taught by tutors with professional experience, benefitting from their know-how and industry links, as well as
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