New Diplomas
Do you want to experience different styles of learning in different environments? Would you like to gain a high-quality qualification that will be valued by industry and universities alike? Are you looking for an insight into what work is really like?
Then the New Diploma could be just for you. Derby College is one of the first in the country to offer this qualification for 14 to 19-year-olds. It’s an exciting and fresh approach to learning, enabling you to combine classroom learning, creative thinking and practical hands-on experience as you work towards your goals.
The Diploma was designed in close partnership with employers to help you acquire the knowledge you need to succeed at work. As well as learning at College, you will have the chance of work experience with an employer and will spend time on practcal activities in an environment that’s more like a workplace, such as a workshop. You’ll complete projects based on live briefs from industry and will undertake assignments designed to boost your enterprise skills.