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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New Ashington Campus will be a ‘Gen Zero’ pioneer
December 1, 2022
Northumberland College has confirmed its new Ashington Campus will be a ground-breaking ‘Gen Zero’ development
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Filling skills gaps in schools and academies with apprenticeships
November 23, 2022
EPNE is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in the region, with years of experience supporting workforce developmnent
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EPNE digital strategic lead Dan is a tech dynamo
November 18, 2022
Education Partnership North East’s (EPNE) digital skills and innovation lead has won a prestigious award for championing digital success