Applications open for September 2027

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Find your future at East Durham College

No.1 in the North

for land-based student achievement.

5th in England

for land-based student achievement.

Top 10 nationally

for apprenticeship achievement.

94% recommend

studying at East Durham College.

Upcoming Events

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23 Sep

Pathways Foundation Open Event

5.00pm-6.30pm

01 Oct

AAT Level 4 Information Event

5.00pm-6.00pm

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!

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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?

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Former EDC Student Profile

EDC helped to get me where I am now because of the experience of working with children. The idea of sixth form and sitting exams irrelevant to the career I wanted to embark on was not something I was willing to consider… After attending an opening evening at EDC, I knew this college could offer me the experience I needed to pursue my career in teaching.

Lauren Crampton

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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.