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.

Celebrity hair stylist, Lee Stafford, curling a blonde woman's hair whilst in East Durham College's hair salon.

Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector 2025-26

Brand new to the world of hairdressing or beauty? With this course, you can choose to specialise in either area and begin your journey towards a career as a hairdresser or beautician.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 1 Certificate in An Introduction to the Hair OR Beauty Sector

Brand new to the world of hairdressing or beauty? With this course, you can choose to specialise in either area and begin your journey towards a career as a hairdresser or beautician.
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    2025-2026
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    Vocational
Woman spray tanning another woman.

Level 2 Award in Skin Tanning Techniques (Evening) November 2025

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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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

Interested in becoming a qualified gym instructor? If so this is the perfect course for you! This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of gym-based exercise.
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    2025-2026
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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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    Vocational
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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Physio & Sport Therapy) - Evening Sept 2025-26

You could go on to study a wide range of healthcare, physiotherapy, occupational health degrees at university with East Durham College's Ascentis Access to HE diploma, taught part-time on an evening.
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    2025-2026
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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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    2025-2026
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VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Award in Make-Up

Whether you work already in the beauty industry or brand new to it, this part-time course is ideal for learning a wide variety of new makeup application techniques.
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    2025-2026
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    Vocational