Dumfries & Galloway College

The main campus is situated on the beautiful Crichton estate in Dumfries (the principal town of the Region), the college has another campus in the town of Stranraer, 75 miles to the west of Dumfries.

The campus sites reflect the commitment of the college in serving the needs of the whole of the Region. The college has an average of 6,100 students per year – 25% full-time and 75% part-time/other attendance. Approximately 20% are based west of the region.

The college’s approach to learning is a reflection of the rural locality, the local economy and the changing patterns of lifestyles. 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.

Dumfries & Galloway College delivers programmes in business, care, childcare, computing, construction, creative industries, electrical, engineering, hair and beauty, hospitality, motor vehicle, sport and fitness, Prince’s Trust and supported programmes. The range of learning includes basic skill development to degree level (articulation links with our Crichton University Campus partners for those wishing to continue their learning in the region) and everything in between. You are never too young 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 to help them develop confidence to seek employment after a period away from the working environment (e.g. raising a family).

Although the college has two campuses and learning centre partnerships across the region, it is a college without walls – creating flexible learning approaches to suit everyone. This means learning opportunities are varied from full-time courses to flexible part-time courses, from learning in college to learning at home, work, or elsewhere.