Knowledge Base

Student Services

Student Services is a key department during your time at East Durham College; they can provide you with any help, information, advice, guidance and support you may need during your time at college, including applications for financial support, confidential counselling, as well as advice on courses and career opportunities available to you.

EDC Students' Union

All students at East Durham College are automatically members of the Students’ Union, which represents their views and ideas to the managers of the college, as well as organising lots of other services and events for students.

Contacting Our Exams Team

Looking to get in touch with our examinations department at the college? Click here for more details.

Exam Results & Appeals

This page gives you the key dates when exam results are available and how to receive and collect them from college.

Exam Stress & Pressure

Taking exams can be a very stressful time for students. Learning how to cope and manage stress is an important learning process.

JCQ Regulations

Exams held at East Durham College are subject and governed by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

Exam Support & Special Consideration

East Durham College can provide support to learners with disabilities, special educational needs, or temporary injuries in their exams. To apply for these access arrangements you must be assessed by Learning Support.

Learner Voice

The College regularly gathers feedback from learners in order to assess the effectiveness of its services and to inform the process of continuous quality improvement.

CV Advice & Guidance

A CV is your chance to show an employer that you've got the skills and experience that they need.

Why Become an Apprentice?

Apprenticeships are a job with training and are an excellent way to gain knowledge and valuable skills employers want.