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Rochford

The Main and Largest Boston College Campus


The main Rochford building houses many of the large practical training workshops and facilities, including brick, automotive technologies, media studio and onsite restaurant, as well as student support services such as the Learner Service Team and main reception. 

Take a closer look - Tour the Rochford Campus! 

Library

Boston College's modern, spacious library offers you a bright, relaxing space to study, equipped with computers, a full reading list of books for all courses and access to over 300 journals. The library also benefits from having a silent study room for individual and group study. You can borrow resources using your student ID card, study and use any of the computers, and even book PCs in advance. Read our 'Guide to the Library' to find out more. 

Opening Times: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 6:00pm and Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (term time only).

Codes of Conduct: Boston College's Library Code of Conduct

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Style Academy

If you fancy treating yourself to getting your nails done or having a new hair style ready for the weekend, the College's student run hair and beauty salon, Style Academy, is the place for you!

Located on the second floor of the Rochford building, the in-house salon offers a range of high quality professional treatments without breaking the bank.

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Institute of Technology

Boston College in conjunction with regional education providers, is pleased to announce the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology.

Led by The University of Lincoln, the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology (IoT) will be a landmark institution creating a change in the skill provision and productively of Greater Lincolnshire

Boston College's Institute of Technology is located within the main Rochford building.

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Rochford's Buildings

Goodliffe Centre

You will most likely walk past the Goodliffe Centre and be greeted by the College's lively parrots. This is because the centre houses the ever growing Animal Studies unit. The unit contains an impressive variety of small animals, birds and reptiles, along with professional industry standard equipment to take care of their daily needs.

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Boston College: SIXTH

Boston College: SIXTH is a purpose built centre for those students studying A levels. The SIXTH has been designed to promote modern teaching and learning methods.

The SIXTH is a much more grown-up environment than school - helping to teach you how to manage your own time and learning, preparing you effectively for university or employment.

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Boston University Centre

The Boston University Centre is the base for the majority of the College's Access to Higher Education and University Level courses. The Centre offers a relaxed, adult environment, similar to that of university.

Find out more about Boston College's University Level courses by visiting the 'University Level' page.

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Jean Ingelow Centre

The Jean Ingelow Centre is the base for the majority of the College's Foundation Courses.  Located in the heart of the Rochford Campus, the centre's facilities include classrooms, a ‘real home environment’ flat, two computer labs, art facilities, a quiet room, a fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor garden.

Find out more about Boston College's Foundation (Entry/SEND) courses by visiting the Foundation Course Areal' page.

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EMAT Centre

The Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Centre opened in 2019 and provides outstanding engineering facilities for students and an industry-driven training facility that stimulate growth and productivity across the sector. 

Find out more about Boston College's EMAT Centre by visiting the 'EMAT' page. 

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Digital, Transport and Logistics Academy

Boston College's Digital, Transport and Logistics Academy opened in 2021 and will introduce new courses that will provide skills training for Lincolnshire's established logistics and transportation industry with a focus on digital innovation and technologies for the future.

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Feeling Hungry?

You'll never go hungry at the Rochford campus. With four different places to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice.

The Eatery

Chill out with your friends and grab some lunch or a snack from the two counters serving hot and cold food.

Opening Times: Monday - Friday, until 6:00pm

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The Coffee Shop

Grab a coffee to go or indulge in a hot chocolate and a freshly baked cake on your break.

Opening Times: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 2:00pm

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Fresh

Tasty new menus are on offer every day as well as irresistible home-made desserts, all prepared by the skilled Catering students and staff. Main meals start from £2.40 with light bites and snacks from 60p and salad bar bowls from 90p.

Opening Times: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 1:30pm (main meals are served from 12 noon)

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Eden

A fine-dining restaurant on your door step! Eden, is the place to head if you fancy something a little bit special for a mid-week treat, offering high quality food at an exceptionally reasonable price.

Opening Times: Tuesday - Friday lunchtimes, and selected Thursday evenings

Visit the 'Eden' page to find out more information and how to book your table.

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Get in touch...


Address: Boston College, Skirbeck Road, Boston, Lincs, PE21 6JF (Sat Nav: PE21 6DA)
Telephone Number: 01205 365701
Email Address: info@boston.ac.uk

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