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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A Level Social Sciences Pathway 2025-27

Our unique Social Sciences Pathway is specially designed to take you to University for your dream degree! This Pathway includes one mandatory A Level in Psychology, plus two additional subjects of your choice. Our ED6 Pathways are supported by academic, extracurricular and work experience opportunities to develop you and your skillset!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    ED6 Pathway
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Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying 2025-26

Start your career in the construction industry with this introductory bricklaying course from 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 1 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation 2025-26

The Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation offers an entry level course for those wishing to work toward becoming a qualified plumber. The course is a one-year full time program that includes training in the practical tool and fabrication skills required to install and maintain basic domestic plumbing systems.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation 2025-26

The Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation offers an industry level course for those wishing to work toward becoming a qualified plumbing and heating engineer. The course is a one-year full time programme that includes training in the practical tool and fabrication skills required to install and maintain basic domestic plumbing systems.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 3 Applied Certificate in Criminology 2025-27

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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    Vocational
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NOCN Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Bricklaying (Diploma)

Build yourself up a future career as a bricklayer with this brickwork course, taught in East Durham College's fantastic bricklaying workshop at our Peterlee campus.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Entry Level 3 Award in Introduction to Bricklaying

Aged 19+ and want to improve your home? If so this could be the perfect course for you!
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    2025-2026
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    Vocational
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Skills Bootcamp - Construction

This bootcamp is designed specifically for labourers and general operatives already in the industry who are looking to upskill and gain a nationally recognised NVQ Level 2 qualification.
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    2025-2026
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    Skills Bootcamps