Our courses are created in collaboration with industry, giving you skills and practical experience to ensure you are ready for your next step. You can choose from over 700 courses across 24 different subject areas with full-time, part-time, and evening options available that you can fit around your commitments. We also have a range of open learning courses that can be studied from the comfort of your own home.
Learn a new skill or change career, apply for a course starting August 2024.
Attend college for 3.5 days per week (approximately 20 hours) for the duration of the college year, although some courses can be different
Vocational pathways ensure pupils are better prepared for the world of work and enhance post-school choices.
Attendance is generally two day sessions per week depending on the type of course you are studying.
Attendance is generally one - two evening sessions per week depending on the type of course you are studying.
Your team can undertake training with us either as a trainee within a scheduled course or our expert lecturers and associates can deliver a bespoke training to meet your business needs.
Our world-class training facilities and flexible study options attract International students every year and nearly a fifth of Edinburgh College students originate from outside the UK.
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When you are considering starting college, one of the most important issues to consider is funding and how you intend to pay for some of the costs that come with being a student.
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Illustration, life drawing, graphic design, computer arts and animation and fashion and textiles.
Classic vehicle restoration, vehicle accident repair, transport maintenance and advanced vehicle diagnostics.
Early learning, childhood practice and professional development.
Software development, networking, computer science, games development and systems.
Brickwork, plastering, roofing, stonemasonry, plumbing, carpentry and joinery, and painting and decorating.
Power systems, installation, motors and generators, electronics and soldering, signal processing and more.
Business, marketing, finance and accounting, legal and policing, human resources, data science, administration.
Mechanical, fabrication and welding, maintenance, control and automation, instrumentation and measurement systems.
Hairdressing, barbering, beauty and wellness therapies.
Healthcare, dental, pharmacy, nursing, social services and counselling.
Music, sound production, music business, songwriting and digital media.
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Gaelic and British Sign Language (BSL).
Make-up artistry, acting, performance, dance, musical theatre, technical theatre and costume design and photography.
Bakery, food and beverage service, larder, patisserie, management, food hygiene, wine and spirits and license holder.
