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Courses at DCG

Level 1: Pathway to Art and Design

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Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Art and Design
Start Date: 08/09/2025

Our Level 1 is an inspiring first step into the world of art and design.

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Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design

L2FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Art and Design
Start Date: 08/09/2025

This Diploma offers an active live brief and work placement programme in arts, design and related areas. It will also develop your independent learning and transferable skills.

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AoC Sport Football Academy

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Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Sport
Start Date: 09/09/2025

This opportunity is available to all learners who are enrolled on a full-time course at DCG. The Academy gives aspiring young footballers the opportunity to develop their 11-a-side...

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Academy – Derby Trailblazers Basketball

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Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Sport
Start Date: 08/09/2025

The Derby Trailblazers Basketball Academy programme gives aspiring young basketballers the opportunity to develop their basketball skills while studying academic qualifications to enhance their career prospects.

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Level 2 Diploma in Sport and Leisure Studies

L2FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Sport
Start Date: 08/09/2025

This study programme is designed for students interested in looking at a range of differing sport pathways.

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Academy – East Midlands Golf Academy

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Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Sport
Start Date: 03/09/2025

The East Midlands Golf Academy programme provides talented young golfers with the opportunity to develop their golf skills while studying academic qualifications in Sport.

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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media: Esports

L3FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Games Design and Esports
Start Date: 08/09/2025

Do you enjoy gaming? Do you love the idea of competitive gaming and the challenge of difficult games? Would you like an understanding of how the professional Esports...

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Foundation Degree in Software Development (FdSc) – 2 years (HTQ)

L5FT

Course Type: Higher Education
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: IT, Digital Skills and Computer Science
Start Date: 29/09/2025

This two-year course provides the knowledge base for applicants wishing to pursue or advance their career in the fast-moving digital sector as a software developer.

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Beginners IT

L0PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: Flexible

Build up your basic IT skills with this free course for beginners. Whatever your starting point, we will support you to gain confidence. Then, when you are ready, we...

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Adult Functional Skills: Level 2 Maths (Delivered Online)

L2PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Distance Learning
Subject Area: Adult English, Maths and Science
Start Date: Flexible

This Functional Maths course offers all the benefits of a live classroom environment without the need to travel. You can join your free two-hour online class each week and...

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