We are currently accepting applications for full-time courses starting in September 2026 and part-time courses in 2025/2026. If you would like to apply for a 25/26 full-time course, please contact our Admissions Team on 0161 280 8200 to discuss your options.

To secure your place, the earlier you apply the sooner we will contact you with an appointment to discuss your application. For new students, your application will be given priority if it's submitted by the 24th November 2025.

  • In order to make your application experience as positive as possible, please contact us beforehand if you need assistance, eg: interpreter, a guide, help with form-filling, etc.
  • If you are currently in year 11, your Form Tutor or Head of Year will support you with the application process.
  • You can save and review your application at various stages until it has been submitted. Only submit 1 form, online or on paper. Once submitted, if your application request changes, please contact our Admissions Team.

  • To secure your place, the earlier you apply the sooner we will contact you with an appointment to discuss your application. For new students, your application will be given priority if it's submitted by 24th November 2025.
  • To complete your application you must click the Submit button at the end of the form. The date you submit your application will be your application date for prioritisation purposes.

  • There is no deadline for Part-time applications, they are available all year.
  • Only submit 1 form, if your application requires changes, please contact Admissions.

  • There is no deadline for Apprenticeship applications, they are available all year.
  • Only submit 1 form, if your application requires changes, please contact Admissions.

Bury College
Application Form

You can apply in the following ways. You only need to apply once.

  1. Complete and submit the online application form once per academic year. If you wish to make any changes after you have submitted your application please contact our Admissions Team on 0161 280 8200.
  2. There are paper applications available upon request, please ring 0161 280 8200 if you do not have the facility to apply online.

Your progress is saved after each step. If you need more time you can return to complete your form, but you must click "save and proceed" on the step to save it before logging out.

To get started you need to register an application portal account, or sign in if you have already created one previously.

If you can not remember your password you can reset this using this link; "Forgot your password?", which can also be found on the "Sign in" page.

If you do not have an account you can create one using the "Register" link below and your email address.

There is also the option to use social logins from the "Sign in" page.