The Year 11 Application Process

Step 1: Search

Find the right course for you buy looking at our different departments.

Step 2: Visit

Come along to one of our open events to find out more about your options, see our state-of-the-art facilities, and to meet our tutors. While you can apply before an open event, we'd always recommend taking a look around if you can.

Step 3: Apply

Once you're ready, you can apply from the beginning of October. You will apply on the Barnsley College website or via your school's application system. Your careers advisor at school can help you with your application should you need it.

While we accept applications throughout the year, we recommend applying early.

Step 4: Interview

After you’ve applied you will be invited to attend an interview with a tutor. Interviews usually happen on Wednesday afternoons and you will receive a letter advising you of the date and time that yours will take place. We work closely with schools and they are aware of our interview process so there should be no problem in taking time out of classes. The interview is nothing to worry about; it’s very informal and is a great chance for you to ask any questions you might have about the course.

Step 5: Your offer

After your interview you will either be offered a place on your chosen course, usually conditional depending on your GCSE results, or you will be referred to a more appropriate course.

Step 6: Taster

You will be invited to a taster session for any courses you have received offers in. These usually occur in the summer and allow you to see what a typical day in College will be like.

Step 7: Enrolment

An invitation and enrolment pack will be sent to you in early August giving you all the information you need ready to enrol at the end of August. Enrolment starts from GCSE results day onwards.

We'll make sure you have all of the information you need, ready to start your first day at the beginning of September!