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Durham Centre for Academic Development

Inspiring excellence in learning and teaching. Using technology imaginatively and with relevance. Nurturing inclusive learning communities. Inspiring life-long learners. We foster education by design.
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Each year Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD) prepares hundreds of students for life in their academic departments through our Pre-Sessional and Foundation Programmes. In addition we support those developing as Teachers of English as a Second Language through our MA TESOL and Applied Linguistics Programme.

If you are an international student, a mature learner returning to education, if you are thinking of changing academic field, or your qualifications do not allow direct entry, we can help.
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  • Academic Skills Centre and One-to-One Support

    We offer a range of options to help you develop and enhance your academic skills while studying here at Durham. We offer support and training in a number of areas including academic writing, numeracy, time management and the effective use of educational technologies.

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  • Academic Development for Staff and Doctoral Students

    We are keen to discuss any aspect of your teaching and student learning. We offer a wide range of support - everything from informal chats to full courses leading to Advance HE accreditation (HEA fellowship).

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Academic Skills Centre and One-to-One Support

We offer a range of options to help you develop and enhance your academic skills while studying here at Durham. We offer support and training in a number of areas including academic writing, numeracy, time management and the effective use of educational technologies.

A group of students studying together on laptops

Academic Development for Staff and Doctoral Students

We are keen to discuss any aspect of your teaching and student learning. We offer a wide range of support - everything from informal chats to full courses leading to Advance HE accreditation (HEA fellowship).

Sport Lecture

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Enquiries about Durham Centre for Academic Development should be sent via the email below.

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