About Newcastle College
Newcastle College is the go-to institution for anyone looking to gain vocational qualifications or develop their skills in a wide variety of areas.
Whether you're interested in Art and Design or Childcare, Sport or Engineering, you will benefit from industry-standard facilities and tutors with a wealth of practical experience from all areas of their chosen profession.
Experience the world of work while you're learning and get the skills you need for your next step, whether that's employment, an apprenticeship or a degree.
As part of NCG, one of the UK's largest further education providers, Newcastle College has a proven track record of excellence in providing high quality education to learners aged 16 or older. Our leading-edge facilities simulate industry equipment and spaces to provide essential hands-on experience across all our taught subjects.
University Centre
Newcastle College University Centre was the first further and higher education college in the UK to be awarded Indefinite Degree Awarding Powers (IDAP). Thanks to this certification, we now have full control over the development of our higher education curriculum, allowing us to offer degrees based on the needs of our local communities and employers.
We have recently celebrated having 10,000 graduates from our degree programmes in 10 years, which demonstrates our success as an educational establishment.
City centre location
By choosing Newcastle College you'll become part of our diverse and vibrant community, studying just a stone's throw away from Newcastle city centre. Famous for its friendliness and its nightlife, Newcastle was voted the number one student city in the UK for good reason. Here, you can embrace your independence, make lifelong friends, learn in fantastic facilities and have access to award-winning support - while also enjoying a spot of retail therapy, delicious food and drink or fantastic local culture. Whatever you're into, we can help you make the most of your time as a student.
What's on offer
We offer a range of full-time and part-time courses designed to help you gain the skills and experience you need to pursue your passions, secure a promotion, return to work or start a new hobby.
T Levels
T-Levels are an alternative to A Levels, apprenticeships and other 16 - 18 courses. Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a T-Level focuses on vocational skills and can help you progress into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.
We offer T Levels in the following subjects and specialisms:
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
- Electrotechnical Engineering
- Craft and Design
- Textiles and Fashion Maker
- Digital
- Data Technician
- Digital Infrastructure
- Digital Production, Design and Development
- Digital Support
- Education and Childcare
- Early Years Educator
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Fabrication and Welding Technologies
- Health and Life Sciences
- Assisting Healthcare Science
- Laboratory Sciences
- Supporting the Adult Nursing Team
- Supporting the Mental Health Team
- Legal, Finance and Accounting
- Legal Services Assistant - Business, Finance and Employment
- Management and Administration
- Business Support
View all T Levels at Newcastle College.
College 16-18
We offer a range of full-time vocational courses designed to help you gain the right skills, get the right experience and have fun while you're doing it. With over 80 courses at a range of entry levels, we'll help you on your way to your dream career.
Explore vocational qualifications.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships allow you to earn a real wage and a real qualification. You will split your time between work and Newcastle College, combining learning, earning and experience to gain all of the skills you need to succeed in your career.
View apprenticeships.
University Centre
Study a dregree with a difference at Newcastle College. Our courses are developed in collaboration with employers, so you'll graduate with the skills you really need to secure your dream job.
Explore degrees at the University Centre.
Adult 19+
We offer a wide range of full-time, part time and online learning courses to help get more adults back into education. Whether you're looking to change career, return to work or develop skills to help you start your own business we have something for you.
Browse all courses for adults.
