Course Finder

How to Apply

To apply for a course at EDC, use our course finder to find the perfect one for you! You can view all of our available courses below, or use our filtering system to search by location, age, subject area and more.

Just give the course you’re interested in a click, find the apply button, and submit your application when you’re ready.

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AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (Daytime) Sept 2025

Study part-time, during the day at East Durham College on our Level 2 AAT Accountancy course! Ideal for those looking to start their career in accountancy.
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    2025-2026
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AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Evening) Sept 2025

Want to train as an accountant? With this course you can gain a full Level 3 qualification in accountancy, studying one night per week! Study this qualification to learn higher accounting techniques and disciplines, and qualify for AAT bookkeeping membership (AATQB).
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    2025-2026
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BHS Silver Challenge Award Horse Care Pathway

Silver challenge awards are a BHS (British Horse Society) qualification aimed at recreational riders/equestrians. It is split into 2 sections: About the Horse and About the Rider. This is the About the Horse section of the course.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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BHS Silver Challenge Award Rider Pathway

Silver challenge awards are a BHS (British Horse Society) qualification aimed at recreational riders/equestrians. It is split into 2 sections: About the Horse and About the Rider.This is the About the Rider course.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Groom (Stage 2)

This course is designed for people who have passed their Stage 1 Horse Care and are wanting to move onto stage 2 of Horse Care and Lunge.
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    2025-2026
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BSc (Hons) Animal Management

Combine academic study with research-based learning in this one-year Animal Management Bachelor of Science Degree. This course is a top-up from the FdSc Animal Management Degree, but is also open to external applications with relevant qualifications.
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    2025-2026
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BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management

This 2-year course will provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart a rewarding career in the animal sector. Equivalent to 3 A-Levels, it facilitates progression to university for a range of degree programmes.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Year 1) 2025-26

The Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering has been specifically selected by EDC to satisfy both current Engineering trends as well as the needs of local industry across the North-East.
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    2025-2026
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C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Animal Care 2025-26

This 10 week course will cover the health and safety relevant to working with domestic animals. You will gain knowledge and practical skills in handling & husbandry of a range of small mammals and exotic species.
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    2025-2026
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C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Wildlife & Conservation January 2026

This 10 week course includes aspects of plant establishment, propagation and maintenance. Students will be taught the fundamentals of getting plants started from seeds and cuttings, in both woody and non-woody plants as well as preparing the soil to create ideal conditions for plant growth.
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    2025-2026
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