Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is highly recognised throughout the country; according to a National Survey by the United Learning Trust, it’s the most important additional activity you can undertake in terms of employability and future prospects. Therefore, it can be instrumental in landing the university place or job you really want.

Unlike some colleges, we offer the Gold Level of the Award, regardless of whether you have already completed Bronze or Silver.

As a licensed D of E Centre, we can help you personalise this qualification according to your own interests and existing skills. The Award consists of five sections: learning a new skill, doing something physical, volunteering your time, a camping expedition, and a four-day residential.

Your aim is to complete at least one section of the Award per year, (although you can work on as many as you wish). You have until you are 25 to complete the full Award; we’re here to get you started…

Almost all of our Xtras courses contribute towards the Award, so it can be really easy to complete D of E sections whilst you’re here. Equally, you may already be doing things that you can use towards your award such as, playing netball, musical instruments, learning First Aid, being in the College production, improving your photography, or even learning to drive.

The Russell Group is made up of 24 ‘elite’ universities for which competition is particularly fierce. You will be competing for places against students with similar qualifications and grades, so our ‘Stretch Xtras’ within the Duke of Edinburgh award are a brilliant way to demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment.

For more information please contact Jonathon Barker.