Full-ti vocational A-Levels Apprenticeships Degrees Part-ti & Short Courses No matter what your age or interests, there is sothing for everyone at New College Durham!
Further education We are a leading college for further education. Whether you are studying a technical and professional qualification, taking part in an apprenticeship program or studying A-Levels, the facts speak for themselves: Among the top performing colleges in the North East!* Our students are more likely to pass their course on ti than at any other college in the region.* 94% of our students passed their course* 100% pass rate in 16 A-Level subjects** 90% of our students progressed into employnt or further study*** * Skills Funding Agency National Achievent Rate Tables, 2014/15 ** A-Level results 2016 *** NCD destination data, 2015/16 Full-ti Vocational courses Technical and professional qualifications give you work related skills and knowledge, and can offer you fantastic career prospects or an alternative route to university. Art & Design Beauty Therapy Brickwork Building Maintenance Business & Retail Carpentry & Joinery Computing & IT Construction & Civil Engineering Dance Drama Early Years & Education Electrical Installation Engineering Foundation Studies Graphic Design Hairdressing Health & Social Care Media Motor Vehicle Music Painting & Decorating Plumbing Professional Cookery & Hospitality Public Services Sport Travel & Tourism Billie Aken-Tyers The campus was a wonderful environnt to study in - modern, bright and positive. Billie progressed to the Arican Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Performing Arts
Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are linked to a particular job role and are a great first step towards a career. You can even study up to degree and masters level, all while working and earning money! Accountancy Beauty Therapy Brickwork Building Maintenance Business & Managent Carpentry & Joinery Computing & IT Construction Custor Services Dental Nursing Early Years Education A-Levels Art & Design Biology Business Studies Classical Civilisation Chemistry English Language Electrical Installation Engineering Hairdressing & Barbering Health & Social Care Housing Human Resources Motor Vehicle Painting & Decorating Plumbing Podiatry Retail Sport English Literature Film Studies Further Mathematics Geography History Law Kris Pilr The best thing about the college is the high quality of work that I was expected to do. I also liked the way my tutors supported in everything I did. Kris has now set up his own painting and decorating company (KDT Decorators Ltd). Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship Oliver Driver The staff were just as determined for to succeed as I was, and this helped greatly in achieving the results I needed. Oliver is now at Northumbria University studying BA (Hons) History. Mathematics Physics Politics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Faye Neville I really enjoyed the work placents as it enabled to put my learning into perspective. Faye is now studying BA (Hons) in Early Years Developnt and Learning with the Norland Diploma at the prestigious Norland College in Bath. Early Years Katie Cuthbertson I liked the supportive teaching staff as they were always there to answer questions. Katie is now working as a Finance Managent Information Apprentice for Vertu Motors. Not sure which route is right for you? Take our quick online quiz now
Higher education is more than just a degree New College Durham offers higher education programs that allow you to gain qualifications in a way that suits you. You can opt to do a bachelor degree in bite-sized chunks through a foundation degree followed by a top-up program, while working as a higher apprentice, or by gaining qualifications that match your industry. Pick a route that is right for you: HNCs and HNDs A vocationally based program that offers industry relevant qualifications. HNC Civil Engineering HNC Construction & the Built Environnt HNC Electrical/ Electronic Engineering HNC Mechanical Engineering HNC Sport HND Civil Engineering & the Built Environnt HND Construction & the Built Environnt Foundation degrees Honours degrees We run full honours programs in Podiatry and Social Work, as well as a range of top-up programs. Our honours degrees are currently validated by The Open University. BSc (Hons) Podiatry BA (Hons) Social Work These are equilavent to the first two years of a full honours program, giving you a Level 5 qualification. On completion, you can enter into employnt or study further to top-up to a full honours degree. FdSc Applied Business Computing FdSc Applied Health & Social Care FdSc Applied Sport & Exercise Science FdA Business & Managent FdA Childhood Studies & Professional Practice FdSc Computing with Networking FdA Counselling FdA Events Managent FdA Film & Media Production FdA Graphic Design FdA Heritage & Cultural Tourism Managent FdA Hospitality Managent FdA Housing & Communities FdA Public & Community Services FdA Roots & Popular Music FdSc Software Developnt FdA Spa Managent FdA Supporting Learning & Teaching FdA Tourism Managent FdA Visual Arts
Top-up programs Delivered in partnership with. If you have previously completed an HND, Foundation Degree or similar qualification, you can top this up to a full honours degree with a further year of study. Our top-up degree programs are currently validated by The Open University. BSc (Hons) top-up Business Computing BSc (Hons) top-up Computing with Networking BA (Hons) top-up Counselling BA (Hons) top-up Design BA (Hons) top-up Education & Training BSc (Hons) top-up Health & Wellbeing BA (Hons) top-up Managent Higher Apprenticeships BA (Hons) top-up Managent (Events) BA (Hons) top-up Managent (Housing) BA (Hons) top-up Managent (Human Resources) BA (Hons) top-up Managent (International Business) BA (Hons) top-up Managent (Sport Managent) BA (Hons) top-up Popular Music BA (Hons) top-up Sport & Exercise BA (Hons) top-up Visual Arts Did you know you can do an apprenticeship right up to degree level now? Whether in work already, or seeking employnt, these are a cost-effective way to learn while you earn. Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Accountancy (AAT) Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Business & Professional Administration Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Care Leadership & Managent Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Managent Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Health ( Assistant Practitioner) Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Applied Human Resource Managent (CIPD) Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals Level 4 or 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership & Managent Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship Managent & Leadership (CMI) Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Retail Managent Level 6 Chartered Manager top-up Degree Apprenticeship Professional qualifications Many professional bodies offer their own qualifications specific to that field of work. They are often seen as benchmark qualifications and can open the door to professional practice or career developnt. Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2, 3 & 4 Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 3 Chartered Institute of Personnel & Developnt (CIPD) Level 3 & 7 Chartered Managent Institute (CMI) Level 3, 5 & 7
Get a sport qualification Take up a Beco a master chef Short courses and adult learning It s never too late to get started. Whether you want to gain a new skill, take up a hobby, or get a qualification we have a range of part-ti programs for you. Learn a new language with New College Durham Train in Indian Cookery Dishes from Around the Globe Sugarcraft hair & beauty Get into teaching Introduction to Learning & Teaching Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievent Certificate in Education Postgraduate Diploma in Education French German Italian Japanese Spanish Develop a new skill Level 1 Hairdressing Level 2 Hairdressing Level 3 Hairdressing Level 2 Award Make-up Level 3 Swedish Massage Level 2 Award Nail Extensions Level 2 Barbering Creative Writing Family History Flower Arranging Gardening Guitar Holistic Therapies Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Level 3 Personal Training Level 3 Sports Massage 3D Brows Body Painting Face Painting Gel Nails Individual Lashes Threading hobby Support others with a course counselling Get a Lifedrawing Photography Piano Psychology Shabby Chic Crafts qualification Electrical Inspection & Testing Introduction to First Aid GCSE Maths GCSE English GCSE Science Level 1 Hospitality Level 2 Food Safety Level 2 First Aid Access to Higher Education Administration Book Keeping & Computerised Accounts Car repairs DIY IT Skills Sign Language Introduction to Counselling Level 2 Helping Skills (Counselling) Level 3 Counselling Skills & Theory Thinking of returning to education? The Access to HE program is designed specifically for mature students to bridge the gap between previous learning and higher education. During the past few years our Access students have progressed to over 40 degree programs at 15 different universities.
Find out more We would love to keep in touch with you so we can let you know all about the College. Got a question about course options, careers or funding? Contact our Matrix-accredited ASC (Advice Support Careers): T: 0191 375 4400 E: asc@newdur.ac.uk English not your first language? Need support when you get here? We have ESOL courses you can study full-ti, or alongside your course, to brush up on your English: T: 0191 375 4351 E: esol@newdur.ac.uk Don't forget Need information about fees or paynt? Contact Finance: T: 0191 375 4068 E: inco@newdur.ac.uk If you have disabilities and/or specific learning difficulties and require support contact: T: 0191 375 4380 E: learner.support@newdur.ac.uk Got a query about your application or swapping courses? Information & Advice Event First Tuesday of every month, 4.30-6.30pm* Contact our Admissions Team via live chat or t: 0191 375 4210 e: admissions@newdur.ac.uk Use the Live Chat feature on our website to find out more details about your course, funding support or to check the progress of your application. Career Coach Our exciting new online Career Coach search tool on our website is just the job to help you plan your future. You can find out lots of useful information about job roles in the area you are interested in, the qualifications you will need for your ideal job, your expected salary and job prospects. Telephone - 0191 375 4000 Sumr Information & Enrolnt We re open throughout the sumr for advice and guidance & enrolnt. Check out the website for dates and tis. newcollegedurham.ac.uk New College Durham