Applications open for September 2027

We're accepting applications for full-time courses starting September 2027.
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Find your future at East Durham College

No.1 in the North

for land-based student achievement.

5th in England

for land-based student achievement.

Top 10 nationally

for apprenticeship achievement.

94% recommend

studying at East Durham College.

Upcoming Events

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01 Oct

Pathways Foundation Open Event

5.00pm-6.30pm

03 Oct

Open Morning

9.30am-11.30am

Peterlee Campus

Houghall Campus

Sports Academies

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Love Sport?

Go further both academically and physically with East Durham College's fantastic Sports Performance Centres!

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Education for all.

At East Durham College, you don't have to be a school leaver to join us! We offer courses for everyone aged 16 and above from entry level to foundation degree programmes.

16-18 Student

Leaving school and wondering what's next? Start here and find your perfect course!

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Adult Learners

Over the age of 19 and want to retrain? We've got a huge amount of courses ideal for adults.

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Higher Education

We work with several universities to offer degree-level programmes at the college.

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Apprentices

Courses not the route for you? Why not earn while you learn instead with an apprenticeship?

Become an apprentice

Former EDC Student Profile

Go everyday and give it 100%. If you do, I promise you, you will be successful.

Alistair Whitby

Read about our former students

Featured Facilities

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We have many excellent facilities across our campuses that are open to the general public and available to hire. Why not take advantage of our fantastic venues and services.

Equine Centre

East Durham College’s Houghall Campus, in Durham, boasts one of the finest equine centres in the North East.

At East Durham College, we’re proud to offer outstanding new Gym facilities to help you stay fit, healthy, and active. Our Sports Centre and EDC Gym are open to everyone - whether you’re enrolled in one of our exciting courses or just looking for a great place to work out.