Knowledge Base

Bursaries for Defined Vulnerable Groups (16-18 and 16-24 with an EHCP)

The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund provides financial support to help students overcome the specific financial barriers to participation they face so they can remain in education.

Additional Learning Support (ALS)

We have a dedicated team of Learner Support staff who provide a highly effective support network across the college. We aim to provide high quality support to students with learning difficulties and disabilities to assist in the delivery of a quality learning experience.

Progression Coaches

Want more information on contacting our progression coaches? Please click here.

Student Voice & Engagement Officer

The Student Voice & Engagement Officer works alongside elected students to help run the EDC Students’ Union; they facilitate the day-to-day interface between college management and the Students’ Union Officers and wider student body. This encourages active participation to promote the ‘Learner Voice’ in all college activities.

Unistats

Unistats is the official website for comparing UK higher education course data.

Labour Market Information (LMI)

LMI can help young people and their parents/carers to understand the salaries and promotion opportunities for different jobs.

Careerometer - Find Your Career!

The Careerometer tool can be used to explore and compare key information about different occupations to help you in the the process of identifying potential careers you may wish to pursue

Contact the Careers Team

Want to get in touch with the careers team? Click here for more information.

EDC Counselling & Therapy Services

East Durham College's counselling/therapeutic service is an essential part of the services we offer to all our students to support them whilst they are studying with us.

Contraception & Sexual Health Clinic

If you need sexual health advice or condoms any other time you can get these from the Student Liaison Officer in Student Services.