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 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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    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 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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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology 2025-26

Learn about different types of crime, investigative techniques which are used to catch suspects and how social control is used in society to make us obey laws.
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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 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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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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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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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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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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BHS Silver Challenge Award Rider 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 Rider course.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Groom (Stage 2)

This course is designed for people who have passed their Stage 1 Horse Care and are wanting to move onto stage 2 of Horse Care and Lunge.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational