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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Certificate in Travel and Tourism (Business and Tourism Operations) 2024-25

Love travel? Well here's a bright and sunny idea - study our business and tourism operations course and learn all about the travel industry as well as the business side behind it, preparing you for a future career in travel.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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Foundation Degree (FDA) in Health & Social Care 2024-26

Send your career in health and social care to the next level with this Foundation Degree course from EDC, in association with the University of Sunderland.
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    2024-2025
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Foundation Degree (FdSc) Sports Coaching 2024-26

Take your career in sports coaching to the next level with this 2-year foundation degree programme offered in partnership with the University of Sunderland.
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    2024-2025
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Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector 2024-25

Brand new to the world of hairdressing or beauty? With this course, you can choose to specialise in either area and begin your journey towards a career as a hairdresser or beautician.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying 2024-25

Start your career in the construction industry with this introductory bricklaying course from East Durham College!
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery 2024-25

The main focus of the level 1 carpentry and joinery course is to develop practical hand skills and enhance basic underpinning knowledge of relevant industrial processes and techniques.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings 2024-25

Interested in working in the care sector? This introductory course, taught at East Durham College's Peterlee campus, is perfect for you!
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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Level 1 Diploma in Land-based Studies (Horse Care) 2024-25

This equine horse care course at Houghall in Durham includes horse feeding, watering, maintaining health, preparing accommodation and exercising horses under supervision.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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Level 1 Diploma in Land-based Studies (Animal Care) 2024-25

Want to work with animals? Our entry-level animal care course, taught at our Houghall campus in Durham, gives you plenty of experience of working with both small and large animals.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating 2024-25

This course is designed for students new to the construction sector and who have an interest in painting and decorating. The course provides a basic introduction to decorating skills.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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