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If you don't have the right qualifications for university, our part-time Access to HE courses provide the UCAS points you need – and a fresh route into higher education.

If you want to start or further your career in accountancy, fit study around life with a part-time Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) course.

If you're interested in working with crops, livestock or agricultural machinery, build the practical skills you need for a career in modern farming at our Houghall, Durham City Campus – the region’s largest specialist land-based college.

If you want to work with pets, wildlife, livestock or in a scientific setting, gain the hands-on experience employers are looking for at Houghall College.

Hone your artistic skills and build creative confidence with an Art & Design course at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

Makeup, massage, nail art and so much more - if you're serious about beauty, make a career out of it with a course at East Durham College's Peterlee campus!

If you want to learn a high-demand trade, build the skills you need for a career in construction at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

Could you be the next big entrepreneur? With East Durham College's business courses, you can learn everything you need to know to launch your own business!

If you love working with your hands and creating new things, build the skills for a career in a skilled trade at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

If you’re patient, caring and passionate about helping young people grow, train for a rewarding career in childcare and education at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

If you're curious and creative, train for a career in computing and IT at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

If you're a great listener with a genuine interest in helping people through tough times, train for a career in counselling at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

If you’re interested in presenting, producing, filming, editing or creating for online platforms, get industry-ready with a creative media course at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

The Derwent Provision is a provision that provides a pathway for learners with Autism to build upon their skills, in preparation onto vocational courses across college.

Dog Grooming is a highly popular career choice. With dog ownership always on the rise and growing opportunities in this sector, training as a dog groomer with a dog grooming course at East Durham College can help you start your own business or work as a professional dog groomer in a grooming parlour.

If you want a future-proof career as an electrician, build the skills you need in real electrical environments at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

If you want a career that shapes the future of industry, train in engineering and manufacturing at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

Build your confidence and skills with a free* maths or English qualification at East Durham College.

Saddle up with East Durham College's popular equine/horse care courses, taught at our stunning Houghall campus on the outskirts of Durham.

If you’re good with your hands and love bringing floral ideas to life, turn your creativity into a career with a Floristry course at Houghall College, Durham City.

Our Foundation Studies Programmes provides ambitious, purposeful pathways for learners with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

If you want an exciting career that helps build a greener future, you can study renewable energy at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee or Houghall College, Durham City.

It's time to sharpen up your skills with our hairdressing and barbering courses, complete with a unique hairdressing curriculum designed by celebrity hairstylist Lee Stafford himself!

If you want to make a real difference in people’s lives, train for a career in health and social care at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

Whether you’re new to gardening or already work in horticulture, expand your skills or gain recognised qualifications with our part-time and short courses at Houghall College, Durham City.

With East Durham College’s range of hospitality, catering and professional cookery courses and training, you can learn everything you need to become a professional chef and work in the hospitality industry.

If you’re passionate about wildlife, conservation and the natural environment, help shape the future of our countryside by studying Land & Wildlife Management at Houghall College, Durham City.

If you want to work with modern autos, train for a career in motor vehicle maintenance at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

If you're passionate about music, build your sound and shape your future in the music industry at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

If you enjoy hands-on, creative work, build the skills you need for a career in the painting and decorating trade at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

Whether you dream of taking to the stage and singing your heart out, showing off your fantastic acting ability, love to play music or any combination of all of these, there's a place for you on East Durham College's Performing Arts courses!

If you’ve got a natural gift in capturing the moment, hone your technical and creative photography skills at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

If you enjoy problem-solving and practical work, train for an in-demand career in plumbing and heating engineering at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

If you enjoy science and want an alternative to A Levels, gain the knowledge and practical skills you need to progress to university by studying Applied Science at Willerby Grove Campus, Peterlee.

Play and thrive doing the sport you love while learning the science and theory behind sport, preparing you for exciting careers in the sport industry.

Are you ready for the next level? T-Levels are an exciting new range of courses combining together vocational study with extended industry work placements. They are the gold standard in vocational training!

Dreaming of a career that will really broaden your horizons? You could go far with an East Durham College travel and tourism course!

If trees have always fascinated you, build the skills you need for an exciting career in Arboriculture at Houghall College, Durham City.

Prepare yourself for a career in the public services with East Durham College.

If you're passionate about animal care and want a career with real purpose, train in Veterinary Nursing at Houghall College, Durham City.