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). Students have been sent a communication on Friday 2nd May – please read this for more details or consult the below FAQs.
What does this mean for students currently studying an NCD award at OBC?
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Can I continue my studies at my current campus in Brentford?
No delivery will be possible at the OBC Brentford campus beyond the 31st August 2025. Where will 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. Please organise a session with a member of the NCD team to discuss your individual circumstances below.
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Where will I continue my studies?
Going forward, NCD is offering all students options to continue their studies at one of our other partner providers, CECOS College. You will have received a letter via email and/or post which details your option. Please read this letter carefully for your options.
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Will I stay with my group?
At present, options will be presented to all students and preferences will be noted. We will aim to keep as many students together as possible, but this will be determined by student group size based on individual requests and needs.
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Will my disability and reasonable adjustments be taken into consideration?
Yes, any reasonable adjustments or additional support will be assessed and put in place where appropriate.
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Will my lecturers change?
Yes, you will be supported by qualified lecturers at your new study location, as well as a dedicated team of support staff.
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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
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to update these. In addition, NCD are holding face to face surgeries and telephone or Teams calls with students to discuss individual circumstances – please use the form below to request a discussion.
Please contact NCD, either via a drop in surgery or to request a telephone call, by the 9th May using the following form here.
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.
The Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) has some helpful information on their website in relation to campus or provider closure available here: Course, campus or provider closure - FAQ's for students - OIAHE if you would prefer some independent advice.
