Newcastle College

Newcastle College helps more than 16,000 North East students prepare for their career each year, through its focus on vocational further education, apprenticeships, employability and professional qualifications. The College's vision is to develop the skills and talents of its students to succeed in modern enterprise and make a positive contribution to the prosperity of the North East. It offers over 70 degrees through Newcastle College University Centre, designed in collaboration with regional employers to provide a real alternative to university. It holds the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver Award, a government initiative which recognises excellence in teaching at higher education level. Newcastle College is proud to be part of NCG, one of the country's leading college groups and is a key part of providing education and training to learners, apprentices and employers across the UK. NCG's mission is to enable social mobility and economic prosperity through exceptional education. This mission sits at the heart of Newcastle College. Through ambitious teaching, innovative courses and outstanding learning environments, NCG and all of its colleges aim to inspire excellence, spark curiosity and make a real impact on its learners and communities, working in close partnership with employers and local industry to offer education and skills training that leads to real employment opportunities for its learners and make a real impact on its local economy.

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Newcastle College Announces Exciting Partnership

An exciting new partnership designed to improve career opportunities for young people across the North East has been announced.Newcastle College has joined forces with the Motivational Preparation College for Training (MPCT) to offer young people the opportunity to develop their leadership and life skills, and provide them with the ...

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Newcastle College University Centre Named as

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfaTE) has awarded a digital degree at Newcastle College University Centre a prestigious quality mark, making it one of the first confirmed Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) in England.The University Centre's Foundation Degree in Networking and Cyber Security is one of the first ...

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Newcastle College students big winners at national skills competition

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NCG launches Breaking Down Barriers Impact Report in the House of Commons

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Dame Chi Onwurah Wears Investiture Outfit by Newcastle College University Centre Staff and Student Team

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Newcastle College Students Win Gold in Five Categories at NCG Skills Competition

Newcastle College students have been celebrating success after taking part in the sixth annual NCG Skills competition.

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NCG's CEO Named Business Leader of the Year at Inspiring Women in Business Awards 2025

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Students to benefit from mental health fund

Newcastle College University Centre (NCUC) has been awarded £108k from the Office for Students (OfS) Mental Health Funding Competition. The funding will help launch a new digital project to help target and improve mental health awareness and support students from lower socioeconomic status backgrounds.The project will complement the College’...

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College Students Showcase Their Own Designs In Celebrity Attended Metrocentre Fashion Show

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Health and Sport Degree Boost at Newcastle College

Two courses at Newcastle College University Centre are the latest to be awarded Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) status, boostin g the region's healthcare and sports sectors.The University Centre’s Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice and Foundation Degree in Physical Education and Sports Coaching have both been given HTQ status ...

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Newcastle College Receives Good Work Pledge

Launched in 2020, the North of Tyne Combined Authority's Good Work Pledge is built around five pillars:• Valuing and Rewarding your Workforce• Promoting Health and Wellbeing• Effective Communications and Representation• Developing a Balanced Workforce – putting diversity and inclusion front and centre.• Social ResponsibilityNewcastle College has received an Advanced accreditation under the ...

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