STUDENTS are already starting to sign up for a high-tech degree course.

Blackburn College is launching its first degree course in English language and literacy studies.

Part of the course will see a professor from Lancaster University give lessons to students in Blackburn via video conferencing equipment.

Six people have signed up and there are 15 full-time free places and a number of fee-paying part-time places.

For further information contact Netta Whitehead or student services at Blackburn College on 01254 55144.

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