New Students (Vocational including T Levels)

There is a place for you at Barnsley College.

Here are the answers to some of the questions you might have about coming to College. Don’t worry if you need any further help, simply get in touch with our Admissions Team. You can contact them in a number of ways:

Email: interviews@barnsley.ac.uk 

Telephone: 01226 216 106

We will be with you every step of the way.

Mel Jenkinson 
Director of Student Recruitment

What if I've not applied for anything yet?

Don’t worry it’s not too late! Take a look at all our courses and apply online.

I've applied but not had an interview - what happens now?

Don’t worry, we will continue to hold interviews over the summer. Please contact the Admissions Team on 01226 216 106 or email interviews@barnsley.ac.uk if you don’t receive an invite.

I've applied and got an offer - what happens next?

Look out for your enrolment invitation, this will be sent via email at the beginning of August.

Remember to tell us if you change your address, email address or telephone number by contacting the Admissions Team on 01226 216 106 or email interviews@barnsley.ac.uk

When will I enrol?

We will send you details via email, of how to enrol at the beginning of August. Enrolment starts week commencing Monday 17 August 2026 to Friday 28 August 2026.

How can I prepare for enrolment? 

Check your enrolment email for the date and time. 

Before you enrol check that you have done the following: 

• Logged into your personal OnTrack account, checked your details and made any amendments.
• Added all your subject grades and uploaded your evidence to the Ontrack portal where applicable.
• You will need access to your personal email to be able to complete your enrolment.

What should I bring with me? 

• Your GCSE results slip (school leavers only) or a copy of your qualifications (where applicable).
• Any relevant certificates you have.
• Details of two emergency contacts, i.e. parent/carer and their telephone number and email address.
• Any other documents listed in your email. 

At enrolment, remember to:

1. Check your enrolment email to see which College campus you need to go to. Visit our campus page to familiarise yourself with our campuses. 
2. Arrive at your specified time.
3. Bring paper evidence of your GCSE grades with you.

Enrolment is in three easy steps:

Step 1 – See a tutor and discuss your course, career aspirations and check your qualification results. Enrol to your chosen subjects, the tutor will tell you when your course starts and explain your timetable.

Step 2 – You will be asked to log on to your OnTrack account to confirm your enrolment, you can do this on your own mobile phone or a computer will be provided.

Step 3 – Have your photograph taken and get your student ID card. You will be given details about your induction and when to start. 

I have an EHCP will there be a quieter session to enrol?

Yes, you will be sent an email with details of a quieter enrolment session. You will meet the support workers who will guide you through the process.

I will be on holiday when it is enrolment, what can I do?

Please contact our Admissions Team via email: interviews@barnsley.ac.uk or telephone 01226 216 106 who will inform the subject area and suggest an alternative date.

What happens if I don't get the right grades?

If you didn’t get the grades you were hoping for, don’t worry! Come along to enrolment to speak to a tutor, you may still be able to enrol on the same subject but at a different level.

If you need advice or guidance about a different course or need to discuss your options, call our friendly information team on 01226 216 123.

I've applied for a few things and chosen the one I want. How do I tell you about the ones I no longer want to do?

It’s easy to do that, just contact our friendly Admissions Team via email: interviews@barnsley.ac.uk or call our helpline on: 01226 216 106.

I applied for a course, but now I've changed my mind and want to study a different course. What should I do?

We understand that your future plans may change and you may still not be sure on what career path to take. Don’t worry we encourage applicants to keep a few options open.

If you would like to apply to a different subject area simply contact our helpline on tel: 01226 216 106 or email interviews@barnsley.ac.uk and a member of our friendly team will be more than happy to help.

When does the new term start?

The new term starts on Tuesday 1 September 2026. Your tutor will provide all the details about your induction and timetable when you enrol.

You can see the term dates for the whole year on the Term dates webpage.

Is there a College bus service?

We offer four Free College Bus Services. The bus routes are FREE for you if you are a student at Barnsley College. At this time, the buses are running on a “first-come, first-served” basis and students do not need to book a place to access these services. Each route will operate in the morning in order to get you into College before lessons start and a return service will operate from Old Mill Lane campus at the end of the day.

For more information visit our Student Travel page.

Support services to help you thrive at the College...

We offer a wide range of support to help students succeed both academically and personally during their time at College. From mental health and wellbeing resources to financial advice, career guidance, and study support, the team is dedicated to ensuring every student has the tools they need to thrive. Whether you are facing a challenge or just want to make the most of your college experience, our support teams are here to help.

Don’t hesitate to drop in, ask questions, or explore the support available — it could make all the difference in your journey. Visit our Student Support page today and see how they can support you!

Will I get any financial support?

There are a number of different financial support schemes on offer for students studying at Barnsley College. These can help to cover some travel costs, study programme essentials, and a contribution towards food allowance and childcare support. Please be aware that students are not automatically entitled to funding, an application form and proof of household income should be submitted for assessment.

You can view the available bursaries and the eligibility criteria on our Financial Support page.