Foundation Degree Awarding Powers
New College Durham is an award winning institution offering both Higher and Further Education Programmes. We have had approval to award Foundation Degrees since 2011 and in 2023 we were granted indefinite approval. Our extensive offering of over 50 quality Higher Education qualifications comprises foundation degrees, honours degrees, HNC/Ds, higher apprenticeships, and professional qualifications. If you prefer to remain within your local community while pursuing higher education, enrolling in a programme at New College Durham may be the option for you with affordable tuition fees and outstanding support.
Governance framework
New College Durham is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) and as well as our own Foundation Degree programmes we have several programmes which are validated by the Open University. We operate under our own regulations and those of the Open University as well as maintaining compliance with the OfS Conditions of Registration. Our Academic Board and Corporation are the senior governance structures within the College. More information can be found here: Corporation and structure
And information on how to participate here Students' Union
See also our HE Information page for more information about our governance and regulations