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.
The relationships we have with our partners are genuinely collaborative and based on mutual respect and a desire to see our students achieve at the highest level. Students studying with our partners are very much considered part of the New College Durham family and we know our partners are delivering our programmes with integrity to deliver a high quality education that will address local and national skills shortages, providing higher education to communities that do not usually participate in traditional higher education provision.
- Andy Broadbent
Principal New College Durham
Our Students get the opportunity to use our Students’ Union and benefit from continuous support from our HE Partnerships Team particularly during the crucial induction period.
Our Partners have the highest standards for the delivery of qualifications, ensuring excellence in every aspect. Regular strategic and operational contact is maintained to ensure we uphold these standards consistently.
Collaborating with partners to deliver our HE programmes offers advantages for all: utilising the experience of our partners, who boast extensive experience in both FE and HE programme delivery; enhancing the accessibility of our programmes across their modern and well-equipped campuses; cross collaboration to develop cutting edge programmes to offer the best student experience to our students.
CECOS
CECOS College has campuses in London (Stepney Green and Edmonton Green), Birmingham and Bradford delivering our Foundation Degree in Business and Management. You can choose to join a course in September, January or May.
Oxford Business College
Oxford Business College has several campuses across the UK and delivers New College Durham programmes from their brand new Brentford campus. You can study our Foundation Degree in Travel and Events Management from May 2024 or enrol for September 2024 or January 2025. From September 2024 you can also enrol for our newly validated Foundation Degree in Leadership Principles in Health and Social Care.
Admissions – Oxford Business College
As per recent media coverage regarding OBC (Oxford Business College) in relation to an investigation conducted on behalf of SLC (Student Loan Company) and DfE (Department for Education), on Thursday 17 April DfE informed us that they will be removing designation for NCD (New College Durham) and other universities to offer awards through OBC (Oxford Business College).
What does this mean for students currently studying an NCD award at OBC?
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Where will I attend my studies?
If you are a current September 2024 or February 2025 student, please continue to attend your timetabled sessions online via the normal links, and on campus at Brentford.
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What support is available?
Student support staff are available at the Brentford campus during normal opening hours. In addition, if you would like to talk to someone at NCD, please email
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What will happen with my planned assessments?
Please continue to submit assessments via the advertised links and by the published deadlines as normal, failure to submit will impact your academic progression.
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What will happen with my student finance payments?
Finance payments will continue in line with the published Student Loan Company schedule for your cohort. NCD are working with SLC to ensure your continued financial support.
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Where will I continue my studies?
We are working with the DfE and OfS to agree the most appropriate options for you to complete your programme. NCD will be in touch with students in the coming days to outline these options.
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How will NCD communicate with me?
NCD will use your email addresses and contact phone numbers we hold on file from your enrolment records. If you believe we may hold the incorrect contact information please get in touch with
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We understand that this may be a stressful time for you at this moment but please be assured that NCD are committed to supporting you in continuing your academic journey.
