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 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector 2025-26

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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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques 2025-26

Learn how to perform facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, manicures and much more with this Level 2 Beauty course at East Durham College!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 2 Technical Diploma in IT 2025-26

Fancy a career in IT? This course is a great starting point, covering a wide variety of different IT-related subjects including software development, website development and multimedia animation.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in IT (2025-2027)

Love everything about computers and tech? This extended version of the L3 IT qualification will help prepare you for loads of future careers in this constantly growing industry.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments - Sept 2025

Interest in a career in Beauty Therapy? If so this level 3 course is the way to get you there!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Computer Programming

Always dreamed of being a computer programmer then this course is the first step to achieving your goal! If you have an interest in Computer programming and would like to know how you can be involved in this important and financially lucrative field, then this qualification is the first step for anyone new to programming..
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    2025-2026
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Introductory Essential Digital Skills Qualification (EDSQ) 2024-25

The course aims to develop your essential digital skills so you feel confident doing a range of things on a mobile, tablet, laptop or PC. As the course aims to develop your confidence and skills it is best for you to have your own device to learn on that you can bring into college.
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    2024-2025
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Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology (Evening) Sept 2025

Thinking a career as a nail tech might be for you? This course provides a fantastic introduction to nail technology and is delivered part-time at our Peterlee campus beauty salon.
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    2025-2026
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NCFE L1 Certificate in Digital Skills

This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their digital confidence and prepare for future studies or employment in digitally focused roles.
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    2025-2026
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Skills Bootcamp - Digital

Our Data Analytics and Visualisation Bootcamp is a high-impact training programme tailored for individuals who are either new to the field or looking to upskill for better opportunities in data-driven roles.
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    2025-2026
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    Skills Bootcamps