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 an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector 2025-26

Brand new to the world of hairdressing or beauty? With this course, you can choose to specialise in either area and begin your journey towards a career as a hairdresser or beautician.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques 2025-26

Learn how to perform facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, manicures and much more with this Level 2 Beauty course at East Durham College!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments - Sept 2025

Interest in a career in Beauty Therapy? If so this level 3 course is the way to get you there!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 1 Certificate in An Introduction to the Hair OR Beauty Sector

Brand new to the world of hairdressing or beauty? With this course, you can choose to specialise in either area and begin your journey towards a career as a hairdresser or beautician.
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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 2 Award in Skin Tanning Techniques (Evening) November 2025

Whether you work in the beauty industry or just want to learn a new skill, this Level 2 tanning course is ideal for learning how to professionally apply spray tan.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Sept 2025

Fancy a career in counselling? If so this is the perfect course for you! This course will allow current employees develop into counselling, helping and mentoring roles.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology (Evening) Sept 2025

Thinking a career as a nail tech might be for you? This course provides a fantastic introduction to nail technology and is delivered part-time at our Peterlee campus beauty salon.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
Female zookeeper feeding giraffes.

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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    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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    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