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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A Level History

A Level History at ED6 covers Italian, German and Tudor history, alongside investigation into a historical topic of your choice. If you're interested in the past, and how it continues to shape our future, A Level History is for you!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    A Level
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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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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
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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 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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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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    Part Time
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Level 2 Certificate in Photography Sept 2025

Get snap-happy with EDC's fantastic photography course, taught part-time on an evening at our Peterlee campus to easily fit around your existing commitments.
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    2025-2026
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NCFE Level 1 Award in Photography

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    2025-2026
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    Vocational
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VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Award in Make-Up

Whether you work already in the beauty industry or brand new to it, this part-time course is ideal for learning a wide variety of new makeup application techniques.
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    2024-2025
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