We are delighted that New College Durham has been graded as outstanding by Ofsted. Plus, our excellence and innovation have been recognized by awarding the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Beacon Status.
Our overall success rate places us in the top 10% of all colleges nationally for performance. Not only that, but our student achievements and retention rates are among the best in the country!
Our support for students both inside and outside of the classroom is also one of our key strengths, with 94% of students who join a course at the College, completing their studies, which is 5% above the national average.
We are an outstanding college in so many ways. These are just some of our key strengths:
- Outstanding success rates on most provision types, including Apprenticeships and Functional Skills
- A history of sustained outstanding performance at most lengths, levels, and age groups
- Outstanding support for learners
- Strong emphasis on teaching and learning leading to excellent outcomes
- Strong strategic leadership and performance management promotes high achievement for all
- The ethos of continuous improvement and mutual respect for all
- A significant contribution to social inclusion
- Unique and well-maintained learning environment.
Our £35 million campus offers an impressive range of buildings, facilities, and resources to give you a modern and stimulating learning environment, complemented by the most up to date learning materials, IT facilities, and resources.
There are plenty of places to eat, including the food court and Sports Café, with an on-site Starbucks and Costa Coffee. For something a bit different, you can visit the Le Nouveau Restaurant, where our catering students provide a wide range of delicious meals. Students can also visit the POD shop for everything from sandwiches and tea to soft drinks and chocolate bars.
We provide services for students and the general public alike. Halo, our hair and beauty salon, offers everything from hair cuts to fake tans. Musicians can take full advantage of our recording studios and rehearsal rooms, whereas fitness fans will enjoy the Steps2Fitness gym, which houses all the latest cardio and weight machines.
We have continually improved our high academic standards, and our student achievements rank among the best in the country.
The Corporation of New College Durham comprises members from the business and local community, local authorities, stakeholders, partners, staff, and students.
Our mission is to provide outstanding learning and training for individuals, businesses, and the community.
New College Durham was formed in 1977 from the merger of Neville’s Cross College and Durham Technical College.
Your health and safety are our top priority; we always want you to feel safe in College.
| Streams | Courses |
|---|---|
| Business Administration | MA top-up Apprenticeship Strategic Leadership and Management (CMI) Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship Operations or Departmental Manager (CMI) Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship Construction Management Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship Business & Professional Administration FdSc Business Computing BSc (Hons) Business Computing Diploma Strategic Management & Leadership (CMI) Diploma Management & Leadership FdA Event Management FdA Business & Management BA (Hons) Sports Management BA (Hons) Management (International Business) BA (Hons) Management (Events) BA (Hons) Management |
| Human Resources | Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship Human Resource Management (CIPD) MA Top-Up Human Resource Management (CIPD) |
| Engineering | Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship Construction Management HNC Mechanical Engineering HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering HND Top-Up Construction & the Built Environment HND top-up Civil Engineering and the Built Environment HNC Construction & the Built Environment HNC Civil Engineering |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Level 4 Senior Apprenticeship Housing/Property Management FdA Tourism Management FdA Housing & Community Studies |
| Accounting & Finance | Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship Accountancy (AAT) Level 4 Professional Diploma Accounting (AAT) Advanced Diploma Accounting Foundation Certificate Accounting (AAT) |
| General & Social Sciences | HND Sport HNC Diploma Sport FdSc Applied Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Development BA (Hons) Social Work FdA Public & Community Services |
| Healthcare & Medical | BSc (Hons) Podiatry FdSc Applied Health & Social Care (Adults) BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care FdA Counselling BA (Hons) top-up Counselling Studies |
| Arts & Design | FdA Roots and Popular Music BA (Hons) Popular Music FdA Visual Arts BA (Hons) Visual Arts BA (Hons) top-up Design FdA Graphic Design |
| Sales & Marketing | FdA Film & Media Production |
| Education | Professional Graduate Certificate in Education FdA Childhood Studies Certificate in Education BA (Hons) Education & Training FdA Childhood Studies & Professional Practice BA (Hons) top-up Early Childhood Studies |
| Computer Science | FdSc Cyber Security FdSc Computing with Networking BSc (Hons) Computing with Networking |
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