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Finding your new means more than studying the perfect course – our students enjoy new experiences, gain new opportunities, make new friends, develop new skills, achieve new goals and build a new confidence in themselves!

#FindYourNew at New College Durham and #LetsGetYouThere – hear from our students below.

Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship Leadership & Management

Devon started her new job in emergency planning and coordination and wanted to learn the skills and knowledge required for managing groups and teams.

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BA (Hons) Design

“I decided to study at New College Durham because I knew people that had studied there, and they had a great experience – it was a bonus that it was close to home.

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Level 3 Auto-Electrical Apprenticeship  

“The staff at New College Durham were always extremely approachable and you could tell they were keen to see their students excel. This really motivated me to do everything to the best of my ability."

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HND Civil Engineering in the Build Environment

"The programme ticked all of my boxes and helped me to further develop my knowledge and skills in engineering."

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Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Business Administration 

"One of the things I loved most about the College was how welcome my tutors made me feel, and how I was guided through my units step-by-step"

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Level 3 Performing Arts (Drama)

“There is nothing like the excitement and adrenaline before a show! That is a feeling I will never get bored of and is one of the many reasons why I loved studying performing arts at New College Durham."

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Level 3 Computing

“I was impressed by the really good ratings and I was so happy to find such a good college so close to home."

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Level 3 Sport

"My experience at New College Durham was engaging, interesting and educational.

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Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment

"I felt the course offered at New College Durham was my best option to ensure I got the grades I wanted."

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BA (Hons) Education & Training (Top-up)

“I was looking for the opportunity to study a degree part-time on an evening. New College Durham offers a great range of flexible courses that were perfect to study alongside working full-time.

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