# Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA)

> BCA is a specialist further education college located at Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire. Founded in 1949, BCA offers an innovative technical and vocational curriculum with superb facilities, exceptional teaching, and outstanding student outcomes. BCA is part of the Windsor Forest Colleges Group, which it joined in August 2022.

## About

BCA specialises in land-based, agricultural, and vocational education. It provides courses for 16–18 year olds, adults, and apprentices, with strong links to employers and industry. The college is set on a working farm estate and offers unique hands-on learning environments including equine facilities, animal management areas, and horticultural grounds.

## Courses & Subjects

BCA offers courses across the following subject areas:

- Agriculture
- Animal Management
- Arboriculture
- Art & Design
- Beekeeping
- Business
- Children's Development and Learning
- Early Years
- Equine Studies
- Foundation Studies
- Greenkeeping & Sports Turf Management
- Health & Social Care
- Horticulture & RHS
- Land-based Engineering
- Landbased Training
- Media Production
- Motor Vehicle
- Outdoor Education
- Performing Arts
- Production Arts
- Protective Services
- Sports Studies
- 14–16 College Provision (schools programme)

Qualification types include BTECs, T Levels, apprenticeships, and Higher Education (undergraduate) programmes.

## College Life

- Student support services including financial support, pastoral care, and safeguarding
- Industry placement opportunities
- Academy of Sport
- Careers and progression guidance
- Corporate hire available on campus
- Parent Hub for families

## Key Links

- Homepage: https://www.bca.ac.uk/
- Course search: https://www.bca.ac.uk/study/course-search/
- Study with us: https://www.bca.ac.uk/study/
- Apprenticeships: https://www.windsor-forest.ac.uk/apprenticeships/
- Higher Education: https://www.windsor-forest.ac.uk/higher-education/
- T Levels: https://www.bca.ac.uk/t-levels/
- Open Days & Events: https://www.bca.ac.uk/student-information/open-days-events/
- How to Apply: https://www.bca.ac.uk/application-process-interview-guide/
- Contact: https://www.bca.ac.uk/student-information/contact-us/
- Equine Centre: https://www.bca.ac.uk/equine-centre/
- Governance & Policies: https://www.windsor-forest.ac.uk/about-us/governance/
- Work for us: https://careers.windsor-forest.ac.uk/
- News: https://www.bca.ac.uk/student-information/news/
- Term Dates: https://www.bca.ac.uk/student-information/term-dates/
- Travel to College: https://www.bca.ac.uk/student-information/travel-to-college/