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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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
Young female hairdresser cutting a female client's hair.

Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing 2025-26

Interested in a career in Hairdressing? Then check out our Level 2 Diploma which will provide you with the essential skills required to kick start your career, as well as specialist training from our Lee Staffard Education Academy!
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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
Lee Stafford styling a female students hair.

Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing 2025-26

The Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing course provides you with a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge which will prepare you for a career in hairdressing!
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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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C&G Level 2 Award in Cutting Mens Hair

This part time course in cutting men's hair is designed to provide you with an understanding of the basic skills you need to cut men's hair using uniform and graduated techniques.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
A man demonstrating to a young student how to barber whilst using a model.

C&G Level 3 Diploma in Barbering - Sept 2025

This part time barbering course covers advanced hair cutting techniques, creative designs in the hair, cutting facial hair, hot towel shaving, facial massage and perming
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    2025-2026
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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 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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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
Barber cutting a mans hair. holding scissors and a comb.

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Sept 2025

Time to sharpen up your skills with a Level 2 Diploma in Barbering at East Durham College! You're in good hands - this course is taught by highly experienced barbering professionals.
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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 Access to HE Diploma (Nursing & Midwifery) - Evening or Daytime Sept 2025/26

You could go on to study a wide range of healthcare, nursing and midwifery degrees at university with East Durham College's Ascentis Access to HE diploma. You may also progress to other related courses such as operating department practitioner, occupational health or social work, taught part-time on evenings or daytime.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education
Paramedic sorting through kit.

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Paramedic Science) - Evening Sept 2025-26

Are you interested in a career as a paramedic, an ambulance driver or an emergency care assistant? Then why not study this Ascentis Access to HE course too kickstart your career path in these exciting and rewarding roles!
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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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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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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education