About New College Durham
Every year, thousands of students choose to study with us for both Further and Higher Education. Here are some of the reasons why.
What's on offer
New College Durham has a wide range of subjects to choose from for students aged 16-19 and also for adults who may be looking to re-train or upskill in their chosen careers. We offer full-time, part-time, apprenticeships and short courses so you can find the best way to study for you.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships give learners the ability to earn at the same time as gaining a qualification. Learners spend 80% of their time with their employer gaining valuable practical skills. The remaining 20% of time is spent in the classroom getting a theoretical underpinning for the job.
View our apprenticeships.
T Levels
T Levels are new, two-year study programmes aimed at 16-18 year olds. Learners spend 80% of their time at college developing a broad range of core skills. The remaining 20% of the time is spent on a placement with an employer in a relevant sector to give hands-on experience in a real-life setting.
We offer T Levels in the following subjects and specialisms:
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
- Construction
- Digital Production, Design and Development
- Education and Childcare
- Assisting Teaching
- Early Years Educator
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Electrical and Electronic engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty
- Beauty Therapy
- Haidressing
- Health and Life Sciences
- Laboratory Sciences
- Optical Care Services
- Supporting Healthcare
- Supporting the Mental Health Team
- Supporting the Midwifery team
- Management and Administration
- Team Leadership and Management
- Media Broadcast and Production
- Content Creation and Production
View all T Level courses.
Vocational courses
We offer a wide range of vocational courses for school leavers. These are an option for you to continue your studies in a more flexible and mature learning environment compared to a school sixth form.
View vocational courses.
