Poole Campus
Open Event Thursday 1 Oct 4.00pm - 7.00pm Saturday 10 Oct 9.30am - 12.30pm
What’s On Refreshments at Snax Café Throughout the event, be sure to visit the Snax Café, where you’ll find a range of delicious hot baps, coffee and tea available to purchase. All food is freshly prepared by our Foundation students – grab a bite and support our students’ culinary skills!
Apprenticeships Information Talks Thursday 1 October Stacey Howlett, Apprenticeships Manager 5pm and 6pm Room 19 Saturday 10 October Jackie Watson, Head of Apprenticeships and Suzanna Harrison, Apprenticeships Manager 10am, 11am and 12pm Room 19
What’s On Adult Learning
Student Experience
Explore the learning opportunities available to adults through Bournemouth and Poole College.
Talk to our Student Engagement and Enrichment Team about the opportunities for our students at the college.
Hub Cafeteria
The Lounge
Applications
Student Support
The Welcome Team will be on-hand to help you with college applications and arrange your interview.
Need a bit of extra support? Our Student Support Team help students with a range of additional needs.
The Library
Room 19
Apprenticeships Teams
T Levels
Discover more about our wide-range of apprenticeship opportunities with our friendly and dedicated team.
Discover more about our T Level opportunities with our friendly and dedicated team.
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
Careers and Guidance Our qualified Careers Advisors can support you with career planning before, during and after you come to college. Room 19
Recruitment Work with Us! Explore the range of opportunities to work at Bournemouth and Poole College by talking with the People Team. Cafeteria 3
Choosing the right path! There’s more than one way to get to where you want to be. At Bournemouth and Poole College, you can choose from a range of study and training routes depending on your experience and ambitions.
Full-Time Vocational Courses Our vocational courses are designed to get you career-ready. • You’ll focus on one subject area that you’re passionate about and will learn the technical and practical skills linked to real careers. • A wide range of courses covering various levels and subjects, these are a great way to build your expertise and take the next step towards your future career. 4
T Levels • T Levels are a designed for students who want a more practical route into skilled careers. They combine in-depth classroom learning with valuable workplace experience, with 20% of learning taking place on industry placement. • A T level is equivalent to three A Levels and carries UCAS tariff points, making it a strong pathway into Higher Education or employment.
Apprenticeships With an apprenticeship, you’ll be employed, earn a wage and gain real experience in the workplace, while earning a nationally recognised qualification through training and study with us. With over 2,000 apprentices and partnerships with over 1,000 employers, we’re the largest apprenticeship provider in the region.
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University Centre Poole As a degree-level student at University Centre Poole, enjoy learning in a creative, supportive and welcoming environment with highly experienced tutors in specialised facilities. As well as our degrees being endorsed by, and designed in partnership with employers, the majority of our degrees are awarded by associated local universities. This means that as a student enrolled onto one of our degree courses, you are entitled to access some of the facilities at the partner university. You will also benefit from smaller class sizes and personal tutorial support to ensure that you receive ongoing personalised support throughout your study. Our University Centre was launched in June 2024 and offers stateof-the-art learning environments, with digital suites with access to high-specification IT equipment, virtual reality suites, nursing training facilities and social and study spaces to meet and collaborate.
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Getting to the College We’re proud to say that our Poole campus is easily accessible by both bus and train, making it simple for you to join us on our Open Event days.
Bus Routes Our campus is well-connected by local bus services, stopping just outside of our main entrance. Whether you’re coming from the town centre, or nearby locations, there’s likely a direct or connecting bus route for you. M1: Poole to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, serving: Parkstone, Westbourne, Bournemouth and Castlepoint. M2: Poole to Southbourne, serving: Parkstone, Westbourne, Bournemouth and Boscombe.
Train Stations We’re fortunate to be situated by two train stations, making travel by rail incredibly easy. Both stations are within walking distance of the college, offering fast connections to and from surrounding areas.
20: Poole to Castlepoint, serving: Poole, Parkstone, Branksome, Westbourne, Charminster and Muscliff. 15: Poole to Royal Bournemouth Hospital, serving: Parkstone, Wallisdown, Winton, Moordown and Castlepoint.
Parkstone Train Station: Just a 15-minute walk from campus, with direct services from Weymouth and London Waterloo.
Single fares are capped at £3 thanks to the Department for Transport scheme, funded by UK Government. Some single fares are less than £3.
Poole Train Station: A mile from our Poole Campus, with a taxi rank just outside platform 1.
More Bus Fares & Tickets
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Poole Campus
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Apply Now! Apply early for the best chance of securing your place. Visit the Library. 9
Subject Area
Location
Room
Access to Health Professions, Science and Health Science Professions (online)
First Floor, East Wing
1106
Animation - Degree Level
University Centre Poole
959, 960
Applications - Apply Now!
Library
Apprenticeships
Cafeteria
Art and Design
Art and Design
Automotive
Automotive Workshop
Careers Advice and Guidance
Ground Floor, South Wing
Construction and Built Environment
Construction Workshops
Counselling
First Floor, East Wing
19
1103
Early Years and Care Ground Floor, East Wing Adult Courses & Apprenticeships
1004, 1006, 1010, 1011, 1012
Engineering, Welding, Electronics
Advanced Engineering Centre
624
Electrical
Electrical
450
Esports
Second Floor, East Wing
1208
Foundation Learning
Ground Floor, South Wing
1, 2, 4, 6
Free Online Courses
Cafeteria
Health (T Level)
Health and Care Academy
Immersive Classroom
Library
Marine Engineering
Marine
Music
Music Centre
Nursing Associate - Degree Level
Health and Care Academy
Performing Arts
Jellicoe Theatre
Psychology, Criminology & Law
First Floor, East Wing
Plumbing
Plumbing Workshop
Science
First Floor, East Wing
1105
Student Inclusion and Support
Ground Floor, South Wing
19
Student Union (BPCSU)
The Lounge
T Levels
Cafeteria
Work at the College
Cafeteria
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115, 117 652 110 1109, 1112
Upcoming Events Event Open Event Sat 14 November 2026 At Bournemouth Campus, Poole Campus and Fulcrum Centre.
Thur 4 Feb 2027
At CityGate, Bournemouth (across the road from Bournemouth Train Station).
Careers & Apprenticeships Show Tues 11 Mar 2027 At BIC - Bournemouth International Centre.
Study with us! • Exciting Subjects
• Student Support
• Flexible Timetable
• Career Focused Learning
• Amazing Facilities
• Subject Specialist Tutors
Course Guide 2027/28 Take a look at our courses, find the perfect match for a future career!
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