Let’s get you there! You don’t have to go far to get a first-class education; learn more about the benefits available to new NCD University Centre students.
We also offer professional qualifications, designed specifically for your chosen industry.
Success starts here
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Dedicated University Centre
Our University Centre is a dedicated learning and social space especially for our students studying a degree or professional qualification. The purpose-built centre, with an open plan social feel and a glazed external façade, includes:
- An IT room
- Large general teaching classrooms
- A large breakout and social space for informal working
- Additional open-access computing facilities
- Areas to connect your own devices.
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Support built around you
You have access to an Academic Support Tutor, our ASC (Advice Support Careers) team, and Personal Learning Coaches. You can also access Learner Support and our counselling service via ASC. Find out more
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Greater choices
You can choose to do your degree in bite sized chunks through a foundation degree or HND followed by a top-up programme. You could also opt for a full honours degree, professional qualification or a higher apprenticeship.
pdf Download our Qualification Guide. (688 KB)
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More flexibility
Fit your studies around your family and work commitments with our full-time or part-time courses.
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Smaller classes
For a more intimate, relaxed feel and better access to our fantastic lecturers.
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On your doorstep
Reduce your living expenses and stay close to family and friends.
You will also benefit from free parking, and cheaper coffee breaks at our onsite Costa and Starbucks.
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High quality teaching
From qualified lecturers who have first-hand experience of working in the industry.
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Employer links
Gain opportunities to boost your CV - most of our programmes offer work placements and live client briefs. Our courses are also designed with employers so that you graduate with the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career.
We work in partnerships with employers to make sure you are getting the most up-to-date and relevant skills and knowledge to succeed in your chosen career. They are involved in every aspect of development and delivery for all our programmes.
Most of our tutors and lecturers have had extensive experience in the area in which they are teaching, so they can ensure you are up-to-date with current issues in the industry to give you the edge in the competitive jobs market.
We maintain very close links with industry to add value to your qualifications. These links provide students with valuable work placements opportunities, guest speakers and working on real live projects on behalf of commercial businesses.
In addition, there are lots of volunteering opportunities available with our Students’ Union, which will look great on your CV! -
Access to outstanding facilities
Including our £8m state of the art North East Institute of Technology Centre.
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Feels like home
You'll love the friendly and supportive atmosphere and the positive buzz around campus. Big enough to have all the facilities you need, small enough to feel you belong!
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Higher Education Hardship Fund
The College will seek to support those students suffering financial difficulty whilst undertaking Higher Education programmes. Students with a household income below £32,000 who meet the eligibility criteria may be entitled to receive bursary payments. Bursary payments will be made in two payments.
All students must make an application to the Access Fund prior to the published deadline in order to be considered for funding assistance.
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Fees and funding
Don’t let the cost of undergraduate education put you off studying!
We offer affordable tuition fees, bursaries and support so together we can help to finance your future.
Find our more about bursaries that maybe available to you.
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Student Handbook
Download the HE Student Handbook for more information about studying at NCD University Centre.
