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Dumfries & Galloway College
Our College is located in the beautiful south of Scotland, the gateway to three countries - Scotland, England and Ireland; the perfect location to learn, live and explore.
The main campus is situated in Dumfries (the capital of the Region), the College has another campus in the town of Stranraer, 75 miles to the west of Dumfries with a further College Learning Centre in Newton Stewart located between the two campuses.
Our campus sites reflect the commitment of the College in serving the needs of the whole of the Region. The College has an average of 9,000 students per year - 15% full-time and 85% part-time/other attendance. Approximately 20% are west of the Region based.
Various staff are members of committees /forums /groups and associations that are the catalysts of regional economical and social development. This membership provides the College with essential information that together with local and national research statistics ensures our continuous developing curriculum.
College without Walls
The College's approach to learning is a reflection of the rural locality, the local economy and the changing patterns of lifestyles. As a major employer and a dynamic rural learning institution, the 'digital' revolution has been strongly embraced by us and its many forms are fast becoming the basis of our organisations operations and academic delivery.
Although the College has two campuses and many learning centre partnerships across the Region, we are a College without walls - creating flexible learning approaches to suit everyone. This means learning opportunities are varied and abundant - from full-time courses to flexible part-time courses, from learning in College to learning at home, work or the top of The Merrick (local fell walking landmark) or beyond.
The range of learning includes basic skill development to degree level (articulation links with Crichton University Campus in Dumfries) and everything in between. You are never too young (the College has a nursery and after school provision, where learning is part of the care - and also links with schools in support of vocational skills) and you are never too old - many 'retired' students are creating new lives for themselves by: obtaining qualifications that escaped them when they were younger, enjoying new hobbies and interests or creating entrepreneurial ventures. Mature students have often joined the College to help them develop or change their career paths. Others have joined us to help them develop confidence to seek employment after a period away from the working environment (eg raising a family).
The College and students are proud to have been the recipients of many awards that reflect the learning and opportunities on offer, some of which include:
College Academic Provision and Services
The College covers the following subject areas:
Department of Arts & Technology
Department of Business, Management & Computing
Department of Life & Leisure Studies
Many of the above subjects are available at our Stranraer Campus and Newton Stewart Centre. Art, Design, Performing Arts and Photography are all delivered from our School of Art at George Street in the town centre of Dumfries, a separate facility from our main campus at Heathhall in Dumfries.
The College has a drop in IT Centre and a fully stocked library to support the curriculum and leisure aspects of student life. Further support is offered through our Independent Learning Centre – where there is tutor support (if required) for help with core skills and studying techniques. We also offer additional support to students with disabilities where required, including a wide range of assistive technologies.
Leisure Facilities
Leisure facilities include:
Contact Details
Dumfries & Galloway College, Heathhall, Dumfries DG1 3QZ Tel: 01387 261261 Fax: 01387 20006 Email: info@dumgal.ac.uk Web: www.dumgal.ac.uk |
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