Part Time Courses Starting in January & February 2025
East Durham College provides training and education to more adults from County Durham than any other further education provider in the North East - and nearly 50% more than the next largest provider.
Do you want to learn something new, increase your skills, meet new people and even improve your career prospects? Then why not get started with one of our fantastic part-time courses - many of which are completely free and available exclusively for adult learners!
Please see the list below of the exciting courses starting in January and February.
You can register your interest by using the short form at the bottom of this page or by clicking through to the course you are interested in and then clicking Apply Now.
Course Fees & Funding
Concerned about funding your course? Don't be - there's loads of support available from the college!
If you earn under £25,000 you can study the vast majority of our Level 1, 2 and 3 courses completely FREE of charge*, and if you earn over this threshold, you can also pay in instalments for Level 1/Level 2 courses, or use the Advanced Learner Loan to fund Level 3 courses. Some courses are even completely FREE for everyone*, so make sure you have a good look below to find the right course for you!
*subject to postcode eligibility and/or personal circumstances.
Accountancy Courses (Peterlee Campus)
We've crunched the numbers - our part-time accountancy courses are definitely the best way to kickstart or further your future career in accountancy!
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (AAT) - Part Time | Thurs, 5:00PM to 9:00PM | 30 January 2025 | 19 | TBC |
| Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (AAT) - Part Time | Thurs, 5:00PM to 9:00PM | 30 January 2025 | 1 Year | TBC |
Access to Higher Education (Peterlee Campus)
Access to HE is all about getting you to university - if you missed the chance to go the first time around, it's never too late thanks to Access!
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to HE Diploma (Nursing & Midwifery) - Part Time | Tues & Thurs, 9AM-12:15PM OR 6PM-9PM | 28th January 2025 | 1 Year | £3,384* |
| Access to HE Diploma (Computing) Part Time | Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PM | 28th January 2025 | 1 Year | £3,384* |
Agriculture - Houghall Campus (Durham)
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Introduction to Farming - Part Time | Thurs, 5:30PM to 8:30PM | 30th January 2025 | 10 Weeks | FREE |
Animal Care - Houghall Campus (Durham)
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Introduction to Animal Care - Part Time | Wed, 5:30PM to 8:30PM | 29th January 2025 | 10 weeks | FREE |
| Level 2 Zoo & Exotic Husbandry - Part Time | Wed, 6PM-9PM | 12th February 2025 | 16 weeks | FREE |
| Level 2 Animal Behaviour & Welfare - Part Time | Wed, 6PM-9PM | 12th February 2025 | 16 weeks | FREE |
| Level 2 Intro to Native Wildlife - Part Time | Wed, 6PM-9PM | 12th February 2025 | 16 weeks | FREE |
Art & Design/Craft - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Craft (Textiles) Level 1 - Part Time | Tues, 5PM-8PM | 7th January 2025 | 10 weeks | FREE |
| Creative Craft (Sewing & Textiles) Level 2 - Part Time | Tues 4:30PM-8PM | 7th January 2025 | 16 weeks | FREE |
Barbering, Hairdressing & Beauty - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Award in Cutting Men's Hair - Part Time | 3hrs/week, Mon 9AM-12PM | 13th January 2025 | 10 weeks | FREE |
| Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair OR the Beauty Sector - Part Time | Beauty: Mon, 9AM-12PM Hair: Fri, 9AM-12PM | 13th January 2025 17th January 2025 | 20 weeks | FREE |
Childcare
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Award in Introduction to Early Years Settings - Part Time | Thursday evenings | 7th January 2025 | 8 weeks | FREE |
Computing & ICT - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Digital Skills - Part Time | Varies | Varies | Varies | FREE |
| Digital Functional Skills - Part Time | Varies | Varies | Varies | FREE |
| Access to HE Diploma (Computing) Part Time | Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PM | 14th January 2025 | 1 year | £3,384* |
Cookery & Hospitality - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality & Catering - Part Time | Thurs, 4PM-9PM | 16th January 2025 | 18 weeks | FREE |
| Level 2 Patisserie - Part Time | Thurs, 4PM-9PM | 16th January 2025 | 18 weeks | FREE |
| Level 2 Barista Skills - Part Time | Tues, 5PM-9PM | 21st January 2025 | 5 weeks | FREE |
Counselling - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Part Time | Tues, 6PM to 9PM | 7th January 2025 | 14 weeks | FREE |
| Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills - Part Time | Tues, 5:45PM to 9PM | 7th January 2025 | 23 weeks | £950* |
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - Part Time | Daytime/Evening | W/c 27th January 2025 | Various | FREE |
Floristry - Houghall Campus (Durham)
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Award in Creative Craft Floristry - Part Time | Wed or Thur 6PM-9PM or Fri 1:15PM-4:15PM | W/c 3rd February 2025 | 15 weeks | £335* |
| Progression course after Level 1 is the Level 2 in Creative Craft Floristry - Part Time | Tues or Wed 6PM-9PM or Fri 9:15AM-12:15PM | W/c 3rd February 2025 | 15 weeks | TBC |
GCSE & Functional Skills Maths/English - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Skills English - Part Time | Daytime/Evening | W/c 27th January 2025 | Various | FREE |
| Functional Skills Maths - Part Time | Daytime/Evening | W/c 27th January 2025 | Various | FREE |
Healthcare - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition & Health - Part Time | Tues, 5.30PM-8.30PM | 28th January 2025 | 18 weeks | FREE |
Horse Care (Equine) - Houghall Campus, Durham
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Introduction to Horse Care - Part Time | Mon, 5:30PM-8:30PM | 13th January 2025 | 10 weeks | FREE |
| British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 1 - Care - Part Time | Mon, 5:30PM-8:30PM | Jan/Feb | 8 weeks | £250 |
| British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 - Care & Lunge - Part Time | Tues, 5:30PM-8:30PM | 14th January 2025 | 10 weeks | £468 |
| British Horse Society (BHS) Silver Challenge Award Horse Care Pathway - Part Time | Mon, 6.30PM-8.30PM | 13th January 2025 | 6 weeks | £200 |
| British Horse Society (BHS) Silver Challenge Award Rider Pathway - Part Time | Mon, 5.30PM-6.30Pm | 13th January 2025 | 6 weeks | £173 |
Horticulture - Houghall Campus, Durham
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Introduction to Gardening - Part Time | Fri or Sat, 9AM-12PM | 31st Jan or 1st Feb 2025 | 10 weeks | FREE |
Photography - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Award in Photography - Part Time | Tues, 5:30-8:30PM | 7th January 2025 | 10 weeks | FREE |
Sport - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing - Part Time | Tues or Thurs, 5:30PM-8:30PM | 7th January 2025 | 17 weeks | FREE |
| Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition & Health - Part Time | Tues, 5.30PM-8.30PM | 28th January 2025 | 18 weeks | FREE |
Teaching Support & Teacher Training - Peterlee or Houghall Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools - Part Time at Peterlee | Thurs, 5PM-9PM | 6th February 2025 | 8 weeks | FREE |
| Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Working or Volunteering in Early Years Settings - Part Time at Peterlee | Thurs, 5PM-9PM | 10th April 2025 | 8 weeks | FREE |
| Level 3 Education & Training - Part Time at Houghall | Wed, 5:30PM-8:30PM | 29th January 2025 | 14 weeks | £234* |
Travel & Tourism - Peterlee Campus
| Course | Days/Times | Start Date | No. Of Weeks | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Aviation Industry - Part Time | Thurs, 5PM-8PM | 22nd January 2025 | 12 weeks | FREE |
*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.
Distance Learning Courses
With our wide range of distance learning courses, you can gain fully accredited level 2 and level 3 qualifications in many different subjects from the comfort of your own home. To apply for a Distance Learning, please click on the course you would like to study and then apply from the specific course page.
Please use the form below to apply for any of the above courses, excluding Distance Learning courses. To apply for a Distance Learning, please click on the course above you'd like to study and then apply from the specific course page.