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Beauty Therapy

These courses will prepare you for a career in the popular and highly in-demand beauty therapy industry.  You will develop both your creativi...

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Catering & Hospitality

There are many exciting opportunities within the Catering and Hospitality industry.  With strong demand for skilled chefs and hospitality pro...

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Construction

If you’re thinking about a career in the building and construction industry and are keen to develop your skills in a specific trade, there ha...

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Digital, Computing & I.T

Did you know the North East has the fastest-growing tech industry in the country outside of London?  With over 35,000 Digital Tech jobs and s...

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Education & Early Years

If you are interested in working with children or young people, our Education and Early Years courses allow you to study a wide range of enga...

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Engineering

Studying Engineering can lead to a wide range of exciting career opportunities with both local and national employers.  Studying at Derwentsi...

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Hairdressing

If you are looking for a rewarding career, have an artistic flair, and want to be part of a creative industry, our Hairdressing courses will ...

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Health & Social Care

A career in Health and Social Care involves working with a wide range of people in a variety of settings.  This could include supporting chil...

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Vocational Studies

Some learners may not yet feel ready for a full-time study programme due to a lack of confidence or the need for additional learning support....

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The ACE Programme

The ACE Programme (Aspirational, Careers, Employability) The ACE Programme is a Level 1 full-time programme of study designed to give learne...

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Maths and English

We offer GCSE English and GCSE maths courses which are graded 9-1 instead of A*-G.  If you are 19+ and want to expand your Maths and English ...

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Industry360

Industry360 brings learning to life at Derwentside College.  Developed with employers, our full‑time courses help you hear from industry experts, see skills in action, and live the experience through real‑world projects, industry‑standard facilities and meaningful employer engagement.

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