Edinburgh College is Scotland’s Capital College providing high-quality education and training to people and businesses across the region and beyond. They welcome students from over 139 countries worldwide, who choose from over 700 courses across 17 different subject areas with full-time, part-time, evening and distance-learning options available from access to degree level.
Edinburgh College has built strong partnerships with employers and universities, creating a connected community that offers students valuable pathways to employment or further study. The College is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers through work placements, internships, and industry connections.
Organisations can collaborate with Edinburgh College to train teams as part of scheduled courses, or the College’s expert lecturers and associates can deliver bespoke training programmes tailored to meet specific business needs.
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Granton Campus
Sighthill Campus
Milton Road Campus
Midlothian Campus
350 West Granton Road EdinburghEH5 1QE
Art and Design, Dental Nursing, Construction, Renewables Training Centre, Hair, Barbering and Complementary Therapies, Hospitality, Aircraft Operations, Travel and Tourism, Professional Qualifications, Performing Arts Studio Scotland, ESOL
Bankhead Avenue Edinburgh EH11 4DE
Business and Commerce, Broadcast Media and Photography studios, Digital Health Hub, Pharmacy, Dental Nursing, ESOL, Centre for Sport and Exercise, Learning Resource Centre including library, Science laboratories, The Music Box, Engineering and Automotive, Marketing, Leadership, Management, HR programmes
24 Milton Road EastEdinburghEH15 2PQ
Broadcast Media Facilities, The Club, EH15 Training Restaurant, Hair, Barbering and Complementary Therapies, Music and Sound Production, Business and Commerce, Student Halls of Residence, Social Sciences
46 Dalhousie Road DalkeithEdinburghEH22 3FR
Access and Continuing Education leaning space, Automotive Engineering , Edinburgh College Students’ Association (ECSA), Learner Base including library, MacTaggart Scott Hydraulics, Pneumatics and PLC Laboratory, Oil Production Platform Simulator, Solar Meadow, Specialist Instrumentation and Control engineering workshops and much more.
Whether you are an employer looking to retrain staff or an aspiring professional looking to upskill or reskill, the college offers a wide range of apprenticeship opportunities that could be relevant to your goals.
Apprenticeships are available across a wide range of sectors and levels, from entry-level positions to advanced professional roles. They are an effective way for individuals to enter the workforce, develop valuable skills, and earn while they learn, making them an attractive alternative to traditional academic routes. Additionally, apprenticeships are supported by employers and educational institutions, ensuring that the training provided aligns with industry needs and standards.
The university offers a range of courses designed to help students and professionals develop skills in high-demand specialisations for our sector.
Further Education
Cyber Security HNC
In-Person
Data Science NPA (Level 6)
Online In-Person
Free
Data Science Professional Development Award
Online
Funded Short Course
Data Science with Python and R (NPA Level 6) (DDI Funded)
Digital and Data Innovation (SCQF level 7)
Apprenticeships
Foundation Apprenticeship in Information Technology: Software Development (SCP)
HNC Financial Services
Introduction to Data Science (NPA)
Introduction to Data Storytelling with Excel (SCQF level 5)
Introduction to Digital and Data Innovation (SCQF level 6)
Software Development HND
Web Development HND (BSc Web Development – University Route)
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