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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A Level Computer Science 2025-27

An A-Level in Computer Science is useful for all kinds of careers, whether it be a career in computing such as software development, programming, network engineering, web design, cyber security or ethical hacking, or a career in business, science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    A Level
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Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services 2025-26

Thinking about joining the army? Or the navy? Considering becoming a police officer? Or fire fighter? If you're thinking about a career in the uniformed public services, this action-packed course is full of practical work and exciting trips that will prepare you for work in the industry.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture 2025-26

Start your career in agriculture with East Durham College's Level 2 Agriculture course, taught at our Houghall campuses' state-of-the-art farming facility in Durham.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Technical Diploma in IT 2025-26

Fancy a career in IT? This course is a great starting point, covering a wide variety of different IT-related subjects including software development, website development and multimedia animation.
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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 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture 2025-26

Whether you want to drive tractors, learn how to grow crops, study soil science or anything else agriculture, there's no better place to learn than at EDC's Houghall campus!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in IT (2025-2027)

Love everything about computers and tech? This extended version of the L3 IT qualification will help prepare you for loads of future careers in this constantly growing industry.
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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 for Entry to the Uniformed Services 2025-26

This Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services course is ideal if you are thinking of pursuing a careers in policing, fire and rescue or any of the military services.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Computer Programming

Always dreamed of being a computer programmer then this course is the first step to achieving your goal! If you have an interest in Computer programming and would like to know how you can be involved in this important and financially lucrative field, then this qualification is the first step for anyone new to programming..
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Intro to Farming 2025-26

This 10 week course will cover the health & safety relevant to working with livestock and introduction to production livestock management. The course will combine theory and practical.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations 2024-25

This course covers the skills and knowledge required for the safe and competent operation of a tractor.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational