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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 Politics 2025-26

A Level Politics will teach you how to structure argument and debate, how to analyse sources and evidence, and how to communicate persuasively. These are all skills that are invaluable in a wide range of university courses such as politics, political studies, political history, literature, business, sociology or international relations.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    A Level
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C&G Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery

Learn how to make delicious treats and become a master baker in our Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery course!
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    2025-2026
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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 Diploma in Professional Cookery 2025-26

Our professional cookery course is the first step to becoming a top chef! Learn how to prepare and cook food in our state-of-the-art commercial kitchens.
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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 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery 2025-26

Develop your professional cookery skills and learn all about working in the Hospitality and Catering Industry with our Level 3 NVQ course!
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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 Barista Skills

During this course you will learn how to correctly set up and serve a variety of drinks using the traditional barista coffee machine. You will demonstrate all health and safety measures throughout, whilst using the coffee machine, you will prepare 7 different hot drinks ranging from a expresso to hot chocolate.
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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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C&G Level 2 Certificate In Hospitality and Catering Principles (Hospitality Services)

The Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles can help you get a job in the hospitality and catering industry or progress up the ladder if you are already working in the sector. There are options focussed on food and beverage service, and professional cookery.
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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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C&G Level 3 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery

Become a master baker of tasty treats in our Level 3 course!
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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