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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Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner 2025-26

The course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge to work in an early years setting.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Sport, Exercise & Fitness) 2025-26

This is a practical course, that also focuses heavily on the theory behind sport and exercise. Topics include fitness testing, sports coaching, anatomy, sports injuries and psychology in sport.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 2025-26

Further your career in care with this Level 2 Health and Social Care course taught at East Durham College's Peterlee campus.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational

Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences 2025-26

Whether you want to teach PE, become a physiotherapist or go on to countless others roles in sport, this extended diploma sports studies course will get you on your way covering subjects such as sports nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports injuries and research methods.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science 2025-26

Want to teach PE? This sports studies course will get you on your way covering subjects like sports nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports injuries and research methods.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport Coaching & Development 2025-26

Want a career in coaching or teaching PE? This Level 3 in Sport and Coaching Development is based around the needs of your potential future employers'. You'll spend some time in the classroom, doing practical sessions in the sports complex and fields and then gain some real work experience working with our coaching company partners.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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T Level in Education & Childcare 2025-27

The T Level in Education and Childcare course is a new and exciting opportunity designed in partnership with employers in the sector. It promotes the knowledge and skills needed to progress into employment or higher-level technical training or education.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    T Level
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T Level in Health 2025-27

Thinking of a career working in Health? This course is a new and exciting opportunity designed with employers in the sector to promote the knowledge and skills needed to progress into employment and higher-level technical training or education.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    T Level
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NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings January 2026

This course is designed for anyone who is considering a career in an early years setting, this could also include parents and volunteers who would like to play a part in early years settings such as pre-schools.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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NCFE Cache Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (2025-27)

Want a career in midwifery, child nursing, dental nursing or social work? It all starts with this level 3 care qualification at East Durham College!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    Vocational