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We're now enrolling for courses starting from September! Not applied yet? Pop into one of our drop-in sessions to secure your place.

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Upcoming Events

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24 Aug

Enrolment Drop-In Session

10.00am-3.00pm

Peterlee Campus

Houghall Campus

Sports Academies

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Love Sport?

Go further both academically and physically with East Durham College's fantastic Sports Performance Centres!

Find your Sports Performance Centre

Education for all.

At East Durham College, you don't have to be a school leaver to join us! We offer courses for everyone aged 16 and above from entry level to foundation degree programmes.

16-18 Student

Leaving school and wondering what's next? Start here and find your perfect course!

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Adult Learners

Over the age of 19 and want to retrain? We've got a huge amount of courses ideal for adults.

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Higher Education

We work with several universities to offer degree-level programmes at the college.

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Apprentices

Courses not the route for you? Why not earn while you learn instead with an apprenticeship?

Become an apprentice

Former EDC Student Profile

Suzi worked for a number of years as the Breakfast Show Producer at Heart Radio in the North East. As well as being a lecturer at East Durham College, Suzi now also works part time as a continuity announcer for Channel 4 TV and as a presenter on Sun FM.

Suzi Martin

Read about our former students

Featured Facilities

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We have many excellent facilities across our campuses that are open to the general public and available to hire. Why not take advantage of our fantastic venues and services.

Arboriculture Workshop

Our arboriculture workshops at the Houghall campus house a range of specialist equipment and resources, from chainsaws to climbing equipment, to a stump grinder and chipper.

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The Grove Restaurant, Bistro & Commercial Kitchens

Welcome and join us at our very own restaurant, The Grove, for freshly made food for a fantastic price.

EDC Gym

At East Durham College, we’re proud to offer outstanding new Gym facilities to help you stay fit, healthy, and active. Our Sports Centre and EDC Gym are open to everyone - whether you’re enrolled in one of our exciting courses or just looking for a great place to work out.