Part Time January Courses - Start Something New in 2025
Check out the wide variety of exciting part-time courses starting from January which are on offer at our Peterlee Campus and Houghall Campus in Durham.
Find your future at East Durham College
Upcoming Events
Functional Skills Maths & English Enrolment Evening - 4th December 2023
5:00-6:30pm
Would you like to gain a maths or English qualification in 2024? Come along to our enrolment event on the 4th December 2024 and we'll get you signed up ready to start in January!
Peterlee Campus
Peterlee Campus/Technical Academy Come to College Open Evening - 4th December 2024
5:00-6:30PM
Our Come to College interview evenings are the best way to find out more about your course and see what EDC is all about!
Creating outstanding futures.
That's what EDC is all about! Our aim is to give all of our students the opportunities they need to get far in the careers they want - that's why we offer hundreds of courses in a huge variety of different subject areas. Courses are open for anyone above the age of 16 - so whether you're fresh out of school looking for that next step or an adult wanting to retrain, EDC is the place to do it.
Sport Performance Centres
Love Sport?
Go further both academically and physically with East Durham College's fantastic Sports Performance Centres!
Find your Sports Performance Centre
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!
Find 16-18 courses
Adult Learners
Over the age of 19 and want to retrain? We've got a huge amount of courses ideal for adults.
View all courses for adults
Higher Education
We work with several universities to offer degree-level programmes at the college.
Apply for HE courses
Apprentices
Courses not the route for you? Why not earn while you learn instead with an apprenticeship?
Become an apprentice
Former EDC Student Profile
"Through my apprenticeship with East Durham College, I have improved my confidence, communication and admin skills."
James Davison
Read about our former students
Featured Facilities
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.
Arboriculture Workshop
Our arboriculture workshops at the Houghall campus house a range of specialist equipment and resources, from chainsaws to climbing equipment, to a stump grinder and chipper.
Outdoor Sports Pitches
Love playing sport? With our all-weather floodlit 3G full pitch and five-a-side football pitches, there's everything you need right here at East Durham College!
Plumbing & Heating Engineering Workshop
A course in plumbing can really open doors (especially bathroom ones!) to a lot of opportunities and the right facilities can help too, so take a look below at what’s on offer at EDC.
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Take a closer look
Visit our fantastic Instagram page to get a better view of what's happening in and around East Durham College.
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