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 Land-based Studies (Horse Care) 2025-26

Love horses? Start your potential future career working in the equine industry with this introductory course at our stunning Houghall Campus in Durham!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 2 C&G Technical Certificate in Equine Care

This Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care is for you if you are looking to start a career within the equine industry.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 2025-26

Further your career in care with this Level 2 Health and Social Care course taught at East Durham College's Peterlee campus.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 5 Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health & Social Care 2025-27

Take your career to the next level with this Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, in association with the University of Sunderland. This course provides a professional development opportunity for those working with young people in nurseries, primary schools, youth centres or similar settings.
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    2025-2026
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    Higher Education
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T Level in Health 2025-27

Thinking of a career working in Health? This course is a new and exciting opportunity designed with employers in the sector to promote the knowledge and skills needed to progress into employment and higher-level technical training or education.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    T Level
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BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Groom (Stage 2)

This course is designed for people who have passed their Stage 1 Horse Care and are wanting to move onto stage 2 of Horse Care and Lunge.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Horse Care January 2026

This 10 week course introduces you to the basics of horse care. It’s a great stepping-stone for people who are keen to work with horses, but don’t have previous experience.
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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 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies (Equine) February 2026

C&G Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies
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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 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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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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    Part Time
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    Higher Education