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 Principal announced for Northumberland College
May 23, 2022
Following a rigorous selection process, the board of governors has announced Gary Potts as the new Principal of Northumberland College
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Education Partnership North East publishes gender pay gap report
May 12, 2022
Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has announced its gender pay gap results for 2021 which is significantly below the national average.
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Sunderland College welcomes Exchequer Secretary
May 3, 2022
Helen Whately MP visited Sunderland College to find out how significant investment in facilities has revolutionised skills and education training