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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Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques 2025-26

Learn how to perform facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, manicures and much more with this Level 2 Beauty course at 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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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments - Sept 2025

Interest in a career in Beauty Therapy? If so this level 3 course is the way to get you there!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in Skin Tanning Techniques (Evening) November 2024

Whether you work in the beauty industry or just want to learn a new skill, this Level 2 tanning course is ideal for learning how to professionally apply spray tan.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Sept 2025

Fancy a career in counselling? If so this is the perfect course for you! This course will allow current employees develop into counselling, helping and mentoring roles.
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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 Certificate in Counselling Skills March 2025

The course is suitable for professionals employed in education, welfare or social services wishing to develop a counselling, helping, mentoring role.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology (Evening) Sept 2025

Thinking a career as a nail tech might be for you? This course provides a fantastic introduction to nail technology and is delivered part-time at our Peterlee campus beauty salon.
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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 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills Sept 2025

Develop more advanced counselling skills. This course is an ideal qualification for those seeking to enhance their functional role through the use of counselling skills.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 4-5 Foundation Degree (FdA) in Counselling 2025-27

This course will provide an understanding of the theory, skills and expertise required to work as a professional Counsellor as well as providing progression to higher levels of study in this subject at degree level.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education
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VTCT Level 2 Award in Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments (Evening)

Whether you're brand new to the world of eye treatments or an existing beauty therapist wanting to upskill, this course in Lash and brow treatments is ideal for you!
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Distance Learning - Counselling Skills (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

In this 15 week course you'll learn about core counselling skills and how to use them in a counselling relationship. You will also learn about counselling theory and the ethical framework that informs how counsellors use their skills.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning