Christmas Closure The College will be closed from 5:00pm on Thursday 18th December 2025, until Monday 5th January 2026, with students returning on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Boston College 🎅🎄🎁
Our Rochford Campus in Boston is the main and largest Boston College campus offering a vibrant mix of hands-on training facilities, academic support, and modern learning environments. The Rochford Building houses workshops for Construction, Automotive Technologies, Media, and support services, along with the spacious Library, the student-run Style Academy Boston salon, and the Institute of Technology. Other buildings at the Rochford Campus include the EMAT Centre, and the Digital, Transport and Logistics Academy, that provide access to industry-standard equipment and cutting-edge technology.
The campus also features the Goodliffe Centre for Animal Management and Argiculture, the SIXTH for A Levels, BCUC for University Level study, and the Jean Ingelow Centre for Foundation (Entry/SEND) programmes. With multiple on-site eateries, you'll never go hungry at the Rochford Campus.
The Rochford building houses many of the large practical training workshops and facilities, including Construction, Automotive Technologies, and Media, as well as student support services such as the Student Service Team and Main Reception.
Library
The Rochford building is also home to the College’s modern and spacious library. It's a bright and relaxing space where you can study, with plenty of computers, a full reading list of books for every course, and access to over 300 journals.
As a student, you can borrow resources using your student ID card, and you're free to use any of the computers - you can even book a PC in advance. The library also includes a silent study room, perfect for individual work or quiet group study sessions.
Led by The University of Lincoln, the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology (IoT) is a landmark institution with dedicated facilities in Boston, Grantham, Grimsby, Holbeach, Lincoln, Scunthorpe and Riseholme creating an integrated network of centres located at the heart of agri-tech, food manufacturing, engineering , energy and digital sectors it will serve.
As you walk past the Goodliffe Centre, you'll find the lively Animal Management and Agriculture unit. This impressive facility is home to an ever-growing variety of small animals, birds, and reptiles. Our students get hands-on experience using professional, industry-standard equipment to care for their daily needs.
Boston College Sixth is our dedicated centre for students studying A Levels, Business and Visitor Economy. This purpose-built space is designed to support a modern approach to teaching and learning.
The SIXTH provides a grown-up environment, helping you develop the skills you need for university or the business world. You will learn to manage your own time and studies effectively, preparing you for a successful future.
University Centre
The Boston College University Centre (BCUC) is the central hub for the majority of the College's Access to Higher Education and University Level courses. Designed to provide a relaxed, adult environment, the BCUC offers a university-like experience right here in Boston.
Jean Ingelow Centre
Located in the heart of the Rochford Campus in Boston, the Jean Ingelow Centre is the base for the majority of the College’s Foundation (Entry/SEND) courses. 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.
EMAT Centre
The Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology (EMAT) Centre forms part of the College's Institute of Technology and provides outstanding Engineering facilities for students and an industry-driven training facility that stimulates growth and productivity across the sector.
The centre's facilities include two engineering workshops that provide space for traditional and modern design, maintenance and manufacturing techniques, a CAD suite, three classrooms, and a break-out space.
Digital, Transport and Logistics Academy
Boston College's Digital, Transport and Logistics Academy (DTLA) provides skills training for Lincolnshire's established logistics and transportation industry with a focus on digital innovation and technologies for the future. The Academy's facilities include a transport workshop, computer rooms, a network and hardware computer room, and a student break-out space.
