The Bournemouth & Poole College is the largest college in Dorset with over 20,000 students enrolled on a wide range of vocational, academic and professional qualifications.

Our two main campuses are located at The Lansdowne, Bournemouth and North Road in Poole, both within easy access to the Bournemouth University campus. The College is a popular choice with school leavers and mature students, offering clear progression pathways and qualifications linked to ongoing career development.

International students also choose The Bournemouth and Poole College as a learning destination for pre-university study and Foundation Degrees, with students from more than 41 different countries currently represented.

Our higher education courses are delivered with several associate universities, and we offer a wide range of full time and part time courses including, Foundation Degrees, HNC and HND qualifications. Students preparing for university level study without the necessary qualifications can also join one of our popular access courses.  
 
What's on Offer
Specialist teaching faculties provide learners with sate-of-the-art facilities and resources together with highly qualified specialist post-16 teaching professionals. The Bournemouth and Poole College enjoys an enviable reputation for providing a very friendly and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to aspire, achieve and succeed.

Subjects available to study at undergraduate level include visual arts, performing arts, business, marketing, finance and law, music and music production, public services, culinary arts, tourism, and radio production. New courses are always being introduced, so please check out our website for any new courses currently awaiting validation.