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Upcoming Events
Enrolment Drop-In Session
1.00pm-6.30pm
Enrolment Drop-In Session
10.00am-3.00pm
Enrolment Drop-In Session
10.00am-3.00pm
Sports Academies
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!
Find 16-18 courses
Adult Learners
Over the age of 19 and want to retrain? We've got a huge amount of courses ideal for adults.
View all courses for adults
Higher Education
We work with several universities to offer degree-level programmes at the college.
Apply for HE courses
Apprentices
Courses not the route for you? Why not earn while you learn instead with an apprenticeship?
Become an apprentice
Former EDC Student Profile
Former East Durham College horticulture work-based learning student Martin Stephenson now works as an Amenity Sales Manager at Turfcare Specialist Ltd, based in Leadgate, Consett.
Martin Stephenson
Read about our former students
Featured Facilities
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.
Positive Steps Childcare Nursery
Found on-site at East Durham College's Peterlee campus, our Positive Steps nursery makes attendance at college easier by providing childcare facilities for those students who may have young children. It's also open to members of the public looking for childcare.
Arboretum & Pinetum
The Arboretum at the Houghall Campus, on the outskirts of Durham City, houses a superb collection of shrubs and trees from around the world.
Science Labs
Available at both our Houghall and Peterlee campuses, our science labs are well-equipped for everything to do with science!
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Take a closer look
Visit our fantastic Instagram page to get a better view of what's happening in and around East Durham College.
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