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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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Upcoming Events

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22 Apr

Women's Football Open Evening

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Peterlee Campus

22 Apr

Peterlee Campus/Technical Academy Open Event

5pm - 6:30pm

23 Apr

Peterlee HE and Access to HE Open Evening

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Peterlee Campus

Peterlee Campus

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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

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.

Floristry Studios

If you’re artistic, like working with your hands and love making beautiful things, then check out our Floristry facilities below.

Houghall Campus

Houghall Dog Grooming Studio

Treat your pet to a grooming experience at the Houghall Dog Grooming Studio in Durham. The College runs a dog grooming studio which is open to the public and their dogs.