Degree Awarding Powers at Cornwall College Group

Cornwall College Group to deliver and award its own bachelor’s degrees

Our new status

Cornwall College Group (CCG) has been granted full bachelor’s degree awarding powers (DAP) by the Office for Students (OfS). This means we can design, deliver and award our own full degrees from May 2026.

What this means for you

Studying with us will give you access to degrees that are:

Shaped by employers- courses built with industry input so you graduate with skills that businesses value.
Relevant and future-focused- degrees aligned to sectors where jobs are growing.
Local and supportive- high-quality higher education without leaving Cornwall or Devon.

Degrees that match regional needs

Our programmes will expand in areas where skills are most needed:

Engineering
Marine
Construction
Digital
Green technologies
Land-based industries

These are sectors that matter for Cornwall’s economy and align with national skills priorities.

Quality you can trust

The OfS assessment highlighted:

Strong academic governance and clear accountability.
High standards in teaching and assessment.
Active involvement of employers and industry experts.
A student-centred approach with small class sizes and strong support.

Why it matters

Earning a degree with Cornwall College Group means studying a qualification that is designed for the region, informed by industry and focused on your future career.

Read the full OfS assessment report

Related news

3 months

Cornwall College Group granted full degree awarding powers

In a major step for higher education in Cornwall and Devon, Cornwall College Group (CCG) has been granted full bachelor’s degree awarding powers by the Office for Students (OfS), enhancing opportunities and supporting regional growth. From 16 May 2026, the College will be able to design and deliver its own degrees, extending its current foundation degree awarding powers. This new status allows

9 months

Cornwall College Group celebrates historic Ofsted ‘Outstanding’

In a huge boost for learners, businesses and communities in Cornwall and Devon, Cornwall College Group (CCG) is officially ‘Outstanding’. Following a week-long inspection by Ofsted, a glowing report praised CCG on its commitment to “exceptional learning opportunities”, “highly effective partnerships to meet the local training needs” and learners who are “highly motivated to learn in