College or university is not just about lectures, assignments and exams. It’s also about making friends, new experiences, being active, or pursuing an interest. Which is where your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) fits in!
Doing your DofE at college or university means investing in your community, yourself and your future. Instead of adding more to your plate, the DofE is a flexible achievement programme that you design to fit into your life.
You pick the activities. You choose your goals. Your DofE is what you make it.
You’ll develop soft skills that all employers value. Like commitment, resilience, organisation, time management, communication, teamwork, leadership, and effective problem-solving.
The DofE is also recognised all around the globe. Whether you’re looking for a job in the UK or abroad, your DofE can be one of your greatest assets.
To get started, talk to your college or university to see if they have a DofE group already. Your DofE Leader will help you get started and plan your activities, and support you throughout your DofE journey.
Read our participants’ guide to find out more and learn about each DofE section.
If you have any questions, you can email [email protected].
