Discuss your options with your friends, parents/guardians, careers teachers and Inspira advisor. Make the most of attending open evenings and careers events.
If you are undecided, you can apply to both campuses.
As part of your application form, we’d like to know about your career plans and future ambitions. What are you passionate about?
It’s a good idea to chat to your parents/guardians, teachers or Inspira advisor and prepare a short paragraph to submit with your application form.
It’s really easy to complete and submit an application form online or you can alternatively request for a paper copy to be sent to you. If you have any questions about completing your form, please contact Student Services.
Channelside Campus | Rating Lane Campus | CORE |
November Online applications open Open Evening Ideally, applications should be submitted by the end of November to ensure your choice of course. |
November Online applications open Open Evening |
All Year Online applications are open. You can enrol at CORE at any time in the year on one of a range of full and part-time courses. |
January You will be invited for an interview and an initial assessment in Maths, English and ICT. Some areas will also require you to attend a skills and aptitude test. |
November – April You will have an interview for Sixth Form in the autumn or spring term, these are usually at school. You will then have a second interview during the enrolment period in September to ensure the programme you have chosen is right for you. |
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February Initial deadline for applications (However it’s never too late to apply.) |
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September We look forward to welcoming you to Furness College, whether you choose to study professional/technical qualifications at Channelside or an academic programme at our Sixth Form. |
Your application will be acknowledged and an interview date provided. You will be informed of the outcome of your interview after your interview date. If successful in your first choice of course, you will be notified by letter.
If not, you will be invited back to find an alternative. Some courses will depend on your GCSE results, particularly in Maths and English, and entry requirements can be found on the course pages of our website. Our Student Services team offers impartial advice and can help you choose the course that is right for you.
T: 01229 825017