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Admissions / Student Journey

If you are unsure of which course is best to apply for, or how to apply – don’t forget we have a very knowledgeable and helpful Admissions team here at the College ready to help you.

The Admissions Team are available Monday – Friday 08:45 – 16:30 in The Point. We are always contactable by email or phone.

Phone : 01387 734210
Email: admissions@dumgal.ac.uk.


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Progression Routes & Careers Advice

Admissions are also able to help you look at your progression routes and how you can look at where to find the best progression route for yourself – if you have already chosen a set career, this may involve going to Skills Development Scotland, an employer in your chosen industry or the University you wish to attend to find out what they advise as the best route for you.

For more in depth careers advice, please contact Skills Development Scotland: www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk or 01387 272500

Skills Development Scotland are on both campuses Monday – Friday in the Point in Dumfries and FAC in Stranraer.


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Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) offer support to college students of all ages to develop their career management skills and consider their options ahead of their current college course. This could be progressing to a higher level of college course, university, training or employment. You can find out more here

Skills Development Scotland offers 1:1 coaching appointments in Career Guidance and employability support, face to face in our public access centres or virtually. You can contact us through the details below:

Dumfries

Skills Development Scotland
Dumfries and Galloway College
Dumfries Campus
Level 0 – Next to Premier Shop

Open Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm.

01387 272 500

Stranraer

Skills Development Scotland
Dumfries and Galloway College
Stranraer Campus
Based in the Foyer

Open Monday to Friday
9am – 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

01776 889 793


Useful Help Guides

We have put together some useful FAQs and Help Guides to help you with the application process.

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