Northumberland College

At Northumberland College, Higher Education is shaped to provide quality, opportunity and career-focused learning. As part of Education Partnership North East, we are proud to hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating and see over 95% of our students progress into employment or further study. Our programmes are delivered at Ashington and Kirkley Hall, offering degrees, top-up awards and foundation qualifications in areas such as animal welfare, wildlife conservation, computing, engineering, and working with children and families. You’ll study in specialist facilities, from engineering and digital workshops at Ashington to Kirkley Halls,  animal care units, equestrian centre and onsite zoo at Kirkley Hall. Courses are validated by partner universities, giving you recognised qualifications while staying local. With small class sizes, expert tutors and strong industry links, we provide the support, skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen field or progress to further study.