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University Centre

You don’t have to go to university to get a degree! At NCD University Centre, we offer a degree with a difference. 

The choice for you if you are seeking an alternative to the traditional university route. We offer the same high-quality qualification you would get at university but with a more personal and supportive experience along the way. 

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University Level Courses at New College Durham

Our Foundation Degrees are designed in collaboration with employers and educators to give students useful skills and knowledge in a broad range of practical areas and we’ve established educational partnerships to deliver our foundation degrees at campuses across the UK.

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We are incredibly proud that our courses have been awarded Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) status by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. 

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Let’s get you there! You don’t have to go far to get a first-class education; learn more about the benefits available to new NCD University Centre students.

Read more: Why choose New College Durham University Centre?
We aim above the mark so you can AIM HIGH

We recognise the importance of professional qualifications across a range of disciplines.  Students will develop their careers through the internationally recognised accreditation offered by these professional bodies.  

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Find out about our university level Higher and Masters Apprenticeships.

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We offer a dynamic range of flexible, job-focused foundation degrees, honours degrees, masters degrees and professional qualifications, and are thrilled to be one of only a small number of colleges to have been granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers (FDAP), to allow us to design an exciting range of new foundation degree qualifications to fulfil your study needs.

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The Office for Students (OfS) is the regulator for English Higher Education and has the primary aim to ensure that English Higher Education is delivering positive outcomes for all students. New College Durham is registered on the OfS Register, which means we meet their requirements to be a registered Higher Education Provider.

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Our UCAS tariff requirements have been designed to accommodate different qualification profiles, any additional subject or grade requirements (such as GCSE subjects) will be specified on course pages, in our prospectus and in our offers.

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You got the degree with a difference, now let's celebrate!

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