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 Biology

Fascinated by what makes the human body work? Considering a career in the medical field? Then A Level Biology at East Durham Sixth Form could be the course 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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A Level Chemistry

A Level Chemistry course at ED6 Sixth Form can take you far - including careers in medicine, veterinary science and dentistry. Study topics like Physical, Inorganic, Organic and Analytical Chemistry!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    A Level
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A Level Physics

A Level Physics at ED6 can open up a wide range of careers and higher education options such as engineering, architecture, mathematics, actuarial science and further research into physics.
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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 Bricklaying 2025-26

Start your career in the construction industry with this introductory bricklaying course from East Durham College!
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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 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Bricklaying (Diploma)

Build yourself up a future career as a bricklayer with this brickwork course, taught in East Durham College's fantastic bricklaying workshop at our Peterlee campus.
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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 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (Arboriculture Pathway) 2025-26

Train to be a professional arborist (tree surgeon) at East Durham College's stunning Houghall campus, home to a wide variety of rare trees.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science

This one-year course provides a strong introduction to scientific theory, whilst supporting you to develop practical and transferable skills, enabling you to progress on to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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C&G Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging & Aerial Tree Pruning (formally CS40 & 41) 2024-25

This course covers both tree pruning (formally CS40); aerial pruning operations and looks at crown thinning, crown pruning, crown reduction and pollarding, and aerial tree rigging (formally CS41).
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Entry Level 3 Award in Introduction to Bricklaying (DIY Bricklaying)

Aged 19+ and want to improve your home? If so this could be the perfect course for you!
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper 2024-25

This course is designed for any person employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance who is or will be required to operate wood chippers.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational