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EDC Class Rep System

The Class Rep system is a key way in which the Student Voice is heard by the college. It is an invaluable opportunity for students to present feedback on their student experience to the EDC Students' Union and College Managers who will share, consider and address the feedback.

Student Competitions

Taking part in student competitions is a fantastic way to enhance your CV, raise your profile with employers and gain valuable skills and confidence while having fun.

Industry & Work Experience Placements

Industrial placements and work experience are designed to help bridge the gap between education and the world of work. They can help inform your career choices and greatly enhance your CV and job prospects.

Trips & Visits Enrichment

We strongly believe that practical experience is crucial in enhancing your knowledge and education. That's why we offer an extensive range of residential trips and day visits with the majority of our study programmes, to provide you with the right opportunity to learn in practice.

Visiting Speakers

East Durham College has a longstanding tradition of regularly welcoming visiting expert speakers, from across the region, to its campuses. These speakers bring a wealth of diverse experiences, insights, and opinions, which enrich our courses and activities and stimulate discussion and debate among students - and staff.

Keep Fit

We offer recreational sports and fitness as part of our enrichment programme, to give you a chance to try out different sports and activities and help you maintain and improve your wellbeing.

EDC Students' Union Elections

All students at East Durham College are automatically members of the Students’ Union and have the opportunity to apply to stand as the next EDC Students' Union President and Vice President.

Developing Futures Partnership with Robertson Homes

East Durham College works closely alongside highly-renowned house builder Robertson Homes to offer exceptional opportunities in the local construction industry to our students.

EDC Students' Union

All students at East Durham College are automatically members of the Students’ Union, which represents their views and ideas to the managers of the college, as well as organising lots of other services and events for students.