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 Bricklaying 2025-26

Start your career in the construction industry with this introductory bricklaying course from East Durham College!
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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 Art and Design 2025-26

This programme provides a well-rounded approach to both visual art techniques, and the Art and Design industry. You will gain experience across a range of 2D and 3D art in a range of media.
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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 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Bricklaying (Diploma)

Build yourself up a future career as a bricklayer with this brickwork course, taught in East Durham College's fantastic bricklaying workshop at our Peterlee 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 in Creative Practice Art, Design and Communication 2025-26

This programme is designed to help you extend your understanding of the art & design industry, whilst developing your skills across a range of media.
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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 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design and Communication 2025-26

This programme is designed to help you extend your understanding of the Art & Design industry, whilst developing your skills across a range of media.
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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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Entry Level 3 Award in Introduction to Bricklaying (DIY Bricklaying)

Aged 19+ and want to improve your home? If so this could be the perfect course for you!
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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 (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