Once you have decided on which course at Central Bedfordshire College you’d like to study for, you will need to fill in an Application Form. This form is at the back of of our guides. Our enquiries team is available to advise you or will make appointments with the appropriate tutors who can help you make sure the course is right for you.
Most full-time courses at Central Bedfordshire College begin in September; however you can apply for courses at any time of the year. Some courses are very popular so it is best to apply as early as possible, even if you do not know your exam results at the time.
Part-time courses start at various times of the year with most starting in either September or January.
What to do next
Full-time:
Fill in the Application Form and give it to your Careers Teacher at school or send it to:
Applications, Central Bedfordshire College, Dunstable Campus, Kingsway, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4HG.
Part-time:
Fill in the Application Form and send it to:
Applications, Central Bedfordshire College, Dunstable Campus, Kingsway, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4HG.
or email: enquiries@centralbeds.ac.uk
Higher Education courses:
Please check the individual course information on the website for how to apply, as some courses are a direct application and others are through UCAS.
Next step…
For most part-time courses our enrolment team will contact you and advise you of any further requirements to be accepted on your chosen course if applicable.
For most full-time courses, you will be sent a letter giving you an interview date. At the same time, we will be asking your school, College or employer for a reference. You must then accept or rearrange the interview date. Mark the date in your diary, check the bus routes and get your record of achievement or portfolio organised.
The interview
Don’t panic! Ask as many questions as you can, and smile! Arrive five minutes early. Bring your record of achievement or portfolio if you have one. During the interview you will complete a full Enrolment Form. A conditional or unconditional place will be offered if you are successful. A conditional offer may, for example, mean that your place is dependent on you achieving certain qualifications or grades.
Sometimes, we may feel there is another course that may be more suited to you – if so, we will advise you of this and arrange a further interview. Some departments organise open days or pre-inductions. They will contact you directly, along with providing details on course start dates and times.
Remember to bring your results slip when you enrol. Please note that recruitment to the College will take place in accordance with our Admissions Policy, a copy of which is available upon request.
Exam results
If you don’t get the results you are aiming for, you may not be able to take the course you wanted immediately. We would hope to offer an alternative course that could prepare you for acceptance onto your first choice the following year, or for an alternative career path of your choosing.
Entry Requirements
For general information on entry requirements, please download our Entry Requirements Guide
