Digital industries
Digital is one of the UK's most vibrant, productive and rapidly developing industries, with approximately 29,000 people now employed in IT and digital jobs.
In recent years the North East has developed a well-earned reputation for specialising in software development, gaming and design. Our sector specialists can help your organisation prosper.
Our extensive range of digital courses are delivered by experienced and dedicated staff and we have highly specialised, industry-standard facilities for animation, games design and VFX, which are rarely seen in a college setting.
What do we offer?
Digital Marketing
IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals
Infrastructure Technician
Leadership & Management
Finance
Information & Communications Technology
Maths & English
Human Resources Management
Who we work with
We work with NextGen, an organisation set up by government and the games, animation and VFX industries, to directly address skills gaps and shortages in these sectors. In addition, we were the first college in the UK to offer a Level 3 Esports qualification.
NextGen industry partners include Bluezoo, Microsoft, DNEG, Rebellion, Creative Assembly and Centroid.
Work with us
College updates
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College submits planning permission for major new campus
December 8, 2023
Planning permission has been submitted by the DfE to build an ambitious & transformational campus for Northumberland College.
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Skills training boost for Northeast to support more people into jobs l...
December 6, 2023
The North East is set to benefit from a huge skills training boost, sharing a £3.6 million grant through the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF).
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Work set to start on HICSA in Sunderland
December 4, 2023
Work has started on a world-class training centre in Sheepfolds.