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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 Biology

Fascinated by what makes the human body work? Considering a career in the medical field? Then A Level Biology at East Durham Sixth Form could be the course for you!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    A Level
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A Level Chemistry

A Level Chemistry course at ED6 Sixth Form can take you far - including careers in medicine, veterinary science and dentistry. Study topics like Physical, Inorganic, Organic and Analytical Chemistry!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    A Level
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A Level History

A Level History at ED6 covers Italian, German and Tudor history, alongside investigation into a historical topic of your choice. If you're interested in the past, and how it continues to shape our future, A Level History is for you!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    A Level
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A Level Physics

A Level Physics at ED6 can open up a wide range of careers and higher education options such as engineering, architecture, mathematics, actuarial science and further research into physics.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    A Level
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Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (Arboriculture Pathway) 2025-26

Train to be a professional arborist (tree surgeon) at East Durham College's stunning Houghall campus, home to a wide variety of rare trees.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
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Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science

This one-year course provides a strong introduction to scientific theory, whilst supporting you to develop practical and transferable skills, enabling you to progress on to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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C&G Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging & Aerial Tree Pruning (formally CS40 & 41) 2024-25

This course covers both tree pruning (formally CS40); aerial pruning operations and looks at crown thinning, crown pruning, crown reduction and pollarding, and aerial tree rigging (formally CS41).
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper 2024-25

This course is designed for any person employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance who is or will be required to operate wood chippers.
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    2024-2025
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Stump Grinders 2024-25

This specialist course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the principles of best practice in maintaining and operating a stump grinder safely. This course is perfect for arborists looking to extend their current list of employable qualifications.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm 2024-25

This qualification is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell small trees up to 380mm safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational