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 Veterinary Care Assistants 2025-26

Fancy a career as a veterinary nurse? This course combines together study at our Houghall campus with an extended placement in a veterinary surgery.
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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 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 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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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing (Small Animals) 2025-26

Further your veterinary nursing qualification with this Level 3 programme. Upon completion, you'll be able to apply for professional registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
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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 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Intro to Farming 2024-25

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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    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 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
Female zookeeper feeding giraffes.

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science) 2025-26

Whether you want to work as a zookeeper, animal care technician, veterinary nurse, kennel work or more, you can make it happen by unlocking your path to university with this Access to Higher Education course!
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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 (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
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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