Not sure what you want to study? Think you've made the wrong choice? Or ready to secure your place?

It doesn't matter where you are in your academic journey, New College Durham (NCD) is here to help you throughout the summer.

Our friendly team is on hand each Tuesday and Thursday 10am-4pm until Thursday 12th of September to answer any questions you might have about being a student at our dedicated university centre.

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Did you know that graduates earn on average £7,000 per year more than those without degrees?(*) Our University Centre offers foundation degrees, top up degrees, HNCs, HNDs, higher apprenticeships and professional qualifications in a wide selection of subjects.

If you don't hold a recent Level 3 qualification and you want to progress to study a degree level course, an Access to HE Diploma prepares the way to a wide range of degrees at NCD. The diplomas are completed in just one year and from there you can further your ambition to become a graduate.

All qualifications are validated by official awarding bodies and face the same rigorous checks as universities, so you can be sure you will get a first-class education.

There are plenty of reasons to choose NCD for your next course. You’ll be very well looked after and learning in small classes with individual support tailored to you.

We are also very experienced in supporting students who need to balance work and study, and those who have family or care responsibilities. Many of our degree courses can be studied on a flexible basis, and if you’re worried about stepping up to degree level study, our dedicated learning support team are here for you every step of the way. 

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NCD is a top performing college rated outstanding by OFSTED in 2024. For adult education, we are ranked 4th nationally, with 94.7% of our adult students achieving their target qualification. These impressive figures place us in the top 2.5% of colleges nationally with results 7.9% above national rate. (**)

All students have access to our student support teams, free parking, an extensive enrichment programme, Cafés, gym, gaming suite and help with transport. We pride ourselves in ensuring students gain the skills they need, and employers want.

Come and see us, get your questions answered and see the fantastic facilities available at NCD. To learn more about NCD University Centre, visit newcollegedurham.ac.uk or call 0191 375 4000.