If you are not a UK National you may have an International fee to pay, please see our International Student Payment Information page for more information.
Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Student Finance
If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.
Got a passion for business? This course will provide you with a practical insight into the dynamic sector and you will explore business and improve your commercial awareness with a work placement.
Our Level 3 programmes provide UCAS points to provide a pathway into Higher Education, but through a practical and hands on approach to learning about business, leadership and management.
You will develop and try out your new found skills through a mix of real and simulated activities that prepare you for working within a range of sectors.
For budding innovators and entrepreneurs, there are lots of opportunities for you to hone your entrepreneurial spirit and acumen and take those first steps to becoming your own boss!
It will prepare you to progress to higher education, apprenticeships in the business sector or go into the world of work.
Entry Criteria
You will hold a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, or a Level 2 qualification in Business at Merit.
What are the next steps?
You will meet with a member of the team for more information about the course and discuss which is the right course for you.
Industry Links
New College Durham has direct links to local and national businesses, and encourages business students to take part in enterprise opportunities. Previous students have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Young Enterprise competition as it allows them to get a taste of how to set-up and run a business. The Annual Business Enterprise Day is an opportunity for our business students to gain a wider understanding of enterprise and the world of work. They learn from other people’s experiences, asking questions and making new contacts. The Enterprise day offers a chance for students to network with a range of local and national businesses with a range of guest speakers.
You could progress to FdA Business and Management at New College Durham or an apprenticeship.
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