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We have a wide range of courses taught on campus and flexible courses for you to study anytime, anywhere.

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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.
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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

Stuart Mckenzie
Many of you will not be sure what you want to do with the rest of your lives. I have to tell you, neither did I! The opportunities are amazing - grasp them! Have no limits on what you can do.
Stuart Mackenzie
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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.
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Dance Studio

If you love to dance, you'll love our very own dance studio found inside our Peterlee campus!
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Art Studio

If you're thinking about studying art and design at EDC, you'll study in our dedicated art studio at our Peterlee campus.
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Childcare Lecture Theatre

With its own kitchen and viewing space attached to the college nursery, this fantastic space helps childcare students at EDC to gain real work experience.
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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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