Take the next step in your journey and come along to one of our Open Days this February to find out all you need to know about studying at Edinburgh College and the courses available to you.
The Open Days take place across all four of our campuses and are for anyone who is considering applying for a full-time course starting in August 2023.
You will have the opportunity to take guided tours of our fantastic facilities, find out all you need to know about our courses and how to apply, get advice on additional support and funding options, and ask any questions you may have.
You can either register to attend or drop-in on the day, so make sure to come along to find out more about the opportunities available and see first-hand what College life means to our students and staff.
We will be showcasing the subject areas listed below. Find out more information on each subject area.
| Date | Campus | Time | Booking Form Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 7 February | Sighthill | 4 pm - 7 pm | Book your place |
| Thursday 9 February | Milton Road | 4 pm - 7 pm | Book your place |
| Tuesday 21 February | Midlothian | 4 pm - 7 pm | Book your place |
| Saturday 25 February | Granton | 10 am - 1 pm | Book your place |
Sighthill – Tuesday 7 February - Book your place
| Subject Area | What will this cover? |
|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering | Range of trade related courses including accident repair; body and paint work; light vehicle maintenance and repair. |
| Childhood Practice | Courses which will provide you with the skills and practical experience for a career in childcare. |
| College based ESOL | English courses for speakers of other languages and teacher training courses. |
| Computing | Networking, software development, web design, cyber security and data science. |
| Counselling and Working with Communities | HNC Counselling and HNC Working with Communities. |
| Enterprise and Commerce | Courses covering Accounting & Finance, Business & Administration, Marketing, Legal Services and Police Studies. |
| Health Professions | Courses including Healthcare Practice. Dental & Oral Healthcare, Pharmacy Services, preparation for and SWAP Access to Nursing. |
| Media | Courses in outside broadcasting, audio visual technology, film, television, radio and digital media. |
| Music | The chance to create music and sound from entry to degree level. |
| Photography | From entry to degree level our courses cover digital capture, portraiture, advertising, corporate and photojournalism. |
| Routes into Education or Employment | Courses designed to help a move to further learning or employment |
| Science | Courses that support career paths in the physical and chemical engineering sector and the life science industries. |
| Social Services | Courses from level 5 in social services for those driven to make a difference in people’s lives. |
| Sport and Fitness | Courses fitness, sports coaching and health and fitness. |
| SWAP courses | Access to Languages and Arts and Social Science. |
| Travel and Tourism | Skills in customer care, visitor attraction operations and tour guiding. |
Milton Road – Thursday 9 February - Book your place
| Subject Area | What will this cover? |
|---|---|
| Childhood Practice | Courses which will provide you with the skills and practical experience for a career in childcare. |
| College Based ESOL | English courses for speakers of other languages and teacher training courses. |
| Computing | Networking, software development, web design, cyber security and data science. |
| Enterprise and Commerce | HNC Business and NPA Business. |
| Hair and Beauty | Beauty Care and Make Up level 5 and Hairdressing VTCT SVQ level 2. |
| Health Professions & Social Services | Introduction to Health Services, Preparation for and SWAP Access to Nursing, HNC Healthcare Practice Introduction to Social Services. |
| Media & Sound Production | HND Television, Music, Performance and Production. |
| Professional Cookery and Hospitality | Introduction to Catering and Hospitality, Bakery NC, Professional Cookery and HNC Hospitality Operations. |
| Routes into Education or Employment | Courses for the next step in returning to education or make the jump from school or become more independent. |
| Social Science | Social science courses explore how society works covering a wide range of disciplines across different levels - criminology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, politics and history. |
| Sport & Fitness | Exercise and Fitness Studies, HNC/HND Fitness, Health & Exercise. |
Midlothian – Tuesday 21 February - Book your place
| Subject Area | What will this cover? |
|---|---|
| Engineering | Engineering, Automotive Engineering and Electrical Engineering. |
| Childhood Practice | Level 5 and 6 Childhood Practice and HNC Childhood Practice. |
Granton – Saturday 25 February - Book your place
| Subject Area | What will this cover? |
|---|---|
| Art & Design | Learn about our top ranking HND courses and how to prepare a successful portfolio to the only Centre in Scotland where you can study the transformational UAL Foundation Diploma. |
| Childhood Practice | Childhood Practice levels 4 and 5, NC and HNC in Childhood Practice. |
| Computing | Cyber Security, Data Science Software Development and E-Sports. |
| Construction | Introduction to Construction, Building Services, Carpentry & Joinery, Painting & Decorating, Rail Engineering and Architectural Technology. |
| Hair and Beauty | Various courses in Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty and Complementary Therapies’ |
| Media | Various courses in Radio and Communication. |
| Performing Arts | Acting, Technical Theatre, Dance, Make Up Artistry and Costume Design. |
| Professional Cookery and Hospitality | Introduction to Catering and Hospitality, Bakery NC, Professional Cookery, HNC Hospitality Operations and HND Hospitality Management. |
| Routes into Education or Employment | Courses for the next step in returning to education or make the jump from school or become more independent. |
| Social Science | Social science courses explore how society works covering a wide range of disciplines across different levels - criminology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, politics and history. |
| Travel and Tourism | Cabin Crew & Airport Operations HNC and HND Travel and Tourism. |
Funding and Fees
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.
Funding and Fees