Thirty-eight-year-old student Peter Gilmour worked in the hospitability and events industry for over 20 years before coming back to College, and now leaves with an HNC in Marketing Communications as well as the Marston Citizenship Award for Tourism, Hospitality and Business. We spoke to Peter to find out more about his college experience and how…
Welcome to our Virtual Open Days! This is your chance to find out everything there is about starting College in the new academic year. You can find out about studying with us through our pre-recorded and live online content and will have an opportunity to speak to our staff about any questions you may have…
Our Tourism, Hospitality & Business faculty works closely with industry to ensure all of its students are receiving the most up-to-date, relevant and recognised training. As well as two student-led restaurants – eh15 and The Apprentice – this faculty manages a variety of hair and beauty facilities on campus. These allow students to practice and…
Edinburgh and South East City Deal Data-Driven Innovation Skills Gateway What is the Edinburgh & South East City Deal? The Edinburgh and South East City Deal comprises six local authorities who are working together with regional schools, universities, colleges and the private sector, as well as the UK and Scottish Government, to drive productivity and…
Thirty-one-year-old Ashleigh Thorburn from Edinburgh wanted to do something for herself again, so decided to return to College in search of a career change. She tells us about her experience. “I attended college to study HNC Beauty when I was 16, before going on to work in the industry for a number of years.…
Twenty-year-old David Anderson decided to come to Edinburgh College to study NC Accounting having spent 18 months working as a duty manager where his interest in business started. Lanark-born David is this year’s Accountancy Student of the Year and now he’s looking forward progressing on to the HND Accounting course in term 2020/21. David has…
When dad of three Scott had to leave his job as a field service technician due to an injury which meant he could no longer fulfil the role he had held for six years, he decided Edinburgh College was the place to help him gain the qualifications he needed for a change of career. “Returning…