Students learn about the society from an insiders point of view and through the service are able to connect to the community at a much deeper level than a traditional exchange student or tourist. One year courses are available as studyabroad programmes. Work placement is a small but important part of most of the courses. Possibility of European work placement on certain pre-degree courses. The college is in a semi-urban position having excellent international student support systems.
Courses lead to recognised qualifications.
Certificates of attendance given to those who do not stay the full length of the programme. Unique graduate study abroad for counseling professionals. Special curriculum focus in drama, communications, social work, business, and international relations. Theater course visits to current productions. Accommodation in the University's 15 residential Colleges on the Durham and Stockton campuses.