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 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 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (City & Guilds)

This part-time course covers the fundamental knowledge and skills you will need to understand and identify normal and abnormal behaviour in a range of animals. You will examine how husbandry and feeding practices influence behaviour and the welfare of a range of animal species.
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    2025-2026
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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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    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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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Introduction to Native Wildlife (City & Guilds)

This course will cover the fundamental knowledge and skills you will need to understand and identify native wildlife. You will gain hands on practical skills in identification as well as what to do if you find an injured wild animal.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Zoo and Exotic Animal Husbandry (City & Guilds)

This part-time course covers the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to understand and care for a range of exotic and zoo animals, from commonly kept reptiles to zoo species. You will examine the biological differences between species and develop husbandry skills to work with a wide range of reptiles and exotic mammals.
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    2025-2026
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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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    Higher Education
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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Veterinary Science) 2025-26

Unlock your path to a future career in veterinary science or other animal-related degrees with this part-time course at our Houghall campus in Durham!
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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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VTCT Level 2 Award in Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments (Evening)

Whether you're brand new to the world of eye treatments or an existing beauty therapist wanting to upskill, this course in Lash and brow treatments is ideal for you!
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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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VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Award in Make-Up

Whether you work already in the beauty industry or brand new to it, this part-time course is ideal for learning a wide variety of new makeup application techniques.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational