HE Guide 2027-2028 - Flipbook - Page 6
WHY STUDY
WITH US?
98%
OF HE STUDENTS AGREE
THAT TEACHING ON MY
PROGRAMME IS GOOD!
Career Opportunities
Programmes designed which match local
labour market and employer needs.
Student Experience
Strong partnerships with local employers,
ensuring our HE students learning is
relevant for progression into graduate jobs.
Facilities
State of the art facilities — from a clinical
nursing suite, science lab and immersive
360° classroom to our Esports suites,
creative industries studios, sports hall, new
fitness suite and dedicated HE study spaces
with extensive IT access and a well-stocked
library.
Students can enjoy our on-site coffee shop
serving Starbucks.
Specialist Engineering Campus at South
West Durham Training in Newton Aycliffe.
Location
Low living costs by studying close to home
Small class sizes, meaning more oneon-one guidance and a more supportive
learning environment compared to larger
institutions.
Most programmes are delivered over
1–2 days per week, with evening study
available for selected programmes to fit
around your commitments.
Industry specialist teaching staff who
bring real-world experience and current
sector knowledge.
Comprehensive support, includes
academic skills development, pastoral
care, on-site counselling and wellbeing
services, and HE Student Liaison Mentor.
Library team includes specialists in
Research and Information Science,
offering tailored guidance to help build
strong academic skills.
Free parking onsite.
Programme Enhancements
Well connected by road, with quick links to
the A1(M), A66 and A19 for easy regional and
national travel.
Up to £500 incentives* in Spring Term of
each year.
Convenient rail links, with Bishop Auckland’s
short direct service to Darlington via Shildon,
Newton Aycliffe & Heighington, connecting
quickly to the East Coast Mainline.
Access to additional opportunities to
attend guest lectures/workshops from
leading industry practitioners and
academics from other universities.
Well served by major local and regional bus
routes, with connections through Bishop
Auckland Bus Station.
Trips & Visits - local, national and
international opportunities
*Qualifying programmes only and
dependant upon individual students’
attendance and progress.
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