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 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 Diploma in Land-based Studies (Horse Care) 2025-26

Love horses? Start your potential future career working in the equine industry with this introductory course at our stunning Houghall Campus in Durham!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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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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    Vocational
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Level 2 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts 2025-26

This Level 2 will provide you with experience in dance, drama, vocals and production arts - giving you a rounded approach to the Performing and Production Arts industry.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care 2025-26

This Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care is for you if you are looking to start a career within the equine industry.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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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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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts 2025-26

If you were born to be on the stage, there's no better course for you than EDC's performing and production arts course! Learn a wide variety of skills in dance, drama, musical theatre and production arts.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts 2025-26

Ready for more? Take your learning futher with our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Equine Management 2025-26

Interested in equine? If so our Level 3 national foundation diploma in equine management might just be the perfect course for you!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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BHS Silver Challenge Award Horse Care Pathway

Silver challenge awards are a BHS (British Horse Society) qualification aimed at recreational riders/equestrians. It is split into 2 sections: About the Horse and About the Rider. This is the About the Horse section of the course.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    Vocational