If you are considering a course in art and design, then here are some reasons why the investment is worth making. University of Arts London (UAL) creative qualifications UAL have designed creative qualifications that you can study at Edinburgh College. These courses are relevant to the industry and fantastic for course progression. The college is…
Outdoor Learning, Outdoor Education, Forest Schools, Forest Kindergarten, Outdoor Play, Nature Play, whatever you want to call it, it’s undeniable that there’s a thirst for getting children and young people outdoors. Nature-Deficit Disorder is something of a modern phenomenon in our largely sedentary, tech-reliant culture. A lifestyle far- removed from that of as little as…
Haven’t made plans for the summer yet? Here are 5 reasons why Edinburgh is the best place to be. 1. Experience the world’s leading festival city Edinburgh comes to life with festivals during summer, with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe alone selling an estimated 2.5 million tickets for 53,232 performances of 3,398 shows in 2017. Walking…
To prepare you for a career in television, a Professional Development Award (PDA) in Outside Broadcasting in a Multi-Camera Production could be what you need to get your foot in the door. Why do a PDA? A PDA is designed for the industry, to extend your skills for the job you want to do. With…
The funding process can complicated and daunting, due to the large amount of reading involved. We have broken down the funding process into 5 easy steps to hopefully get your head around. Our 5 Steps to Funding are: 1. Check our Funding Tool Our funding tool is a great way of breaking down all the funding…
Tired of grafting at college and looking forward to summer? When you think of summer you think of the sunny weather, going abroad and relaxation from normal working life, but we know you will be putting all your eggs in one basket for the biggest event on TV…Love Island 2018! What makes the show so…
Thinking of joining us here at Edinburgh College? Here are a few things you might not know about us. We have students from over 100 countries Our students come from around the world – some studying at the College all year, some on short courses covering English language, Travel & Tourism, Engineering and more. We…
Here’s the lowdown on our part-time and evening childcare courses. Which course suits you best? Childhood Practice HNC Part-Time Day (Granton) Perfect for: Those who want to get into childcare but have other commitments, such as childcare, that they need to work around. This course is perfect if you need to work around school…
A career in Social Services can be very rewarding. It is a career where you can really make a difference to people’s lives. Most people will come into contact with social services in their life, whether it is a family member who is being cared for or yourself who has used a service. It’s no…
With the launch of our part-time courses this week, we thought we would compare the time it takes to come to college each week to other things you could do instead. What do you think is a better use of your time? Watch 114.2 YouTube videos According to Mini Matters, the average YouTube video is…
So you have accepted your place at college and are eagerly awaiting to start your course in August. However, if you have a disability or additional support need it is best for you to let us know before the start of term. That involves chatting to us over the summer, and here are our top…
Beyoncé is ruling Coachella, Kendrick Lamar just won a Pulitzer prize and Cardi B is breaking Guinness World Records all over the place. If you’re like me, you might look at these celebrities and think of these people as superhuman. Professional, efficient, driven, inspiring, talented. What if I was to say that childcare professionals could be…
If you want to travel and experience something new, consider coming to Edinburgh in the Summer months for international study at Edinburgh College. Here are our top five reasons for coming to the college, and for visiting Scotland. Make friends from all around the world When studying abroad it’s important to have people to share…
The School of Art and Design at Edinburgh College is one of the largest of its kind in the UK with over 700 students. It also has a strong reputation for progressing students into both degree-level study and employment in the creative industries. Need more convincing? Here are our top five reasons why students study…
If you want to break into the music business to manage festivals, own a record label or get into digital marketing then this course is for you. If you’re not convinced yet, here are 5 reasons why you should study this HND course. HND Music Business student success stories Many Music Business students have gone…