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.
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Information for Prospective Students
CECOS
New College Durham is currently in partnership with CECOS College London. You can study a New College Durham Foundation Degree at one of CECOS' modern campuses in London, Birmingham, Leicester or Bradford. When you study with CECOS, you'll be enrolled on a Foundation Degree awarded by New College Durham. Currently, we offer programmes in Business with Management, Business with Human Resource Management, Leadership Principles in Health and Social Care, and Tourism and Event Management. All programmes have been designed to meet employer needs and is subject to the same rigorous academic standards and quality assurance processes that apply across all New College Durham higher education programmes. CECOS has over 25 years' experience of delivering further and higher education to students from a wide range of backgrounds. With smaller class sizes, experienced tutors and flexible study options, you'll benefit from a supportive learning environment that helps you balance your studies with work and family commitments. Although you'll study at CECOS, you'll be part of the wider New College Durham higher education community. Our Higher Education Partnerships Team works closely with CECOS throughout your studies to ensure you receive a high-quality learning experience. You'll also have access to a range of New College Durham services and support designed to help you succeed.
- Information for Current Students
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Information for New Partnerships
Higher Education Partnerships at New College Durham
New College Durham is committed to developing high-quality higher education partnerships that expand opportunity, address skills needs and support economic growth. As a civic-focused institution, we work with carefully selected partners to deliver accessible, student-centred higher education that benefits students, communities and employers. Our partnership approach is guided by a clear educational and strategic purpose. We seek collaborations that widen participation in higher education, particularly for students who may face barriers to access because of geography, employment commitments, caring responsibilities or socio-economic disadvantage. By working with trusted partners, we help bring higher education closer to communities where participation has traditionally been low, creating flexible pathways into higher-level learning and employment.
A key priority is ensuring that all partnership provision aligns with local, regional and national skills needs. We actively support programmes that respond to labour market demand, address skills shortages and contribute to economic development. Through strong employer engagement and alignment with Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs), our partnerships help students gain the technical, professional and transferable skills required for future careers. New College Durham is also a strong advocate for Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) and welcomes opportunities to collaborate with organisations that can expand access to technical education. Partnerships may draw on specialist facilities, industry expertise and employer networks to create clear progression routes into skilled employment and higher-level study. Quality, accountability and student success are at the heart of every partnership. New College Durham retains responsibility for academic standards, quality assurance and regulatory compliance, ensuring students receive a high-quality learning experience wherever they study. All prospective partners undergo rigorous due diligence to ensure they share our commitment to excellence, student support and positive outcomes. Students studying through our partners benefit from access to academic guidance, wellbeing support, learning resources, careers advice and opportunities to contribute to the student voice. Their experience and outcomes are monitored closely to ensure continuous improvement and consistency with the College’s expectations. For prospective partners, New College Durham offers a collaborative and evidence-led approach built on shared values, mutual accountability and a commitment to widening participation. Together, we can extend access to higher education, respond to workforce needs, strengthen communities and create life-changing opportunities for students.
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