2020 was a challenging and it’s likely there are more challenges to come in 2021. One thing is certain, we are still here for you. Courses are open for applications and we are here to provide the skills and knowledge you are looking for through a range of qualifications.
On this page, you can find out more about how we support our students and community, and hear from students about their experiences of studying with us.
Let’s work together to adapt, learn and grow. Let’s do this.
Patryk Hastie, originally from Poland but now living in Edinburgh, studied our UAL Art & Design Fashion and Textiles Level 2 Diploma and is hoping to move on to HND Textiles. We caught up with Patryk to find out more about learning during the Covid-19 pandemic and what they’re planning next. What were you doing…
Karen Fiddler from East Lothian rediscovered their passion for creating and decided to retrain at Edinburgh College. Karen studied our UAL Art & Design Foundation Diploma and is now moving on to HND Textiles. We caught up with Karen to find out more about their college experience and what their plans are for the future.…
School leaver Katherine Bell from North Berwick studied the UAL Foundation Diploma at our School of Art & Design. Katherine is progressing on to HND Illustration after building their portfolio and developing their style. We caught up with Katherine to find out more about their college experience so far. What were you doing before coming…
Twenty-six-year-old Adam Bowers from Edinburgh completed their HND in Technical Theatre during the Covid-19 pandemic and has since gained employment in the sector. We caught up with Adam to find out more about their college experience and what it was like graduating at a challenging time for the performing arts. What were you doing before coming to…
Twenty-two-year-old Nichole King from Falkirk has completed a number of courses at Edinburgh College since first attending five years ago, and is now well on her way to completing an HND in Dance – the final step in her college journey. We caught up with Nichole to find out more about her college experience and how she has found online learning. I originally came…
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…
You can view some of the live Q and As that took place on our Virtual Open Days below. Music and Sound Production Watch the recording here Art and Design Performing Arts Watch the recording here Photography Watch the recording here Engineering Health Professions and Social Services
Scroll down the page, to watch videos and scroll through our information resources. Funding and Fees When you are thinking about starting college, one of the most important things to consider is funding and how you intend to pay for some of the costs that come with being a student. You will need to consider…
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…
Our Creative Industries faculty offers a variety of courses which help prepare students to stand out from the crowd in their chosen field, be it art and design, broadcast media and photography, music and sound production, performing arts or computing. From budding artists and filmmakers to up-and-coming performers and software engineers, students showcase their talents…
After being stranded in Turkey during lockdown, twenty-two-year-old Samantha McNeil from West Calder moved back to Scotland with the aim of changing career paths and is now studying part-time at Edinburgh College to gain the knowledge and skills to help her pursue a career in childcare. We spoke to the HNC Childhood Practice student to find out more about her college experience, and how she has found…
Twenty-nine-year-old Shannon Raleigh decided to retrain and upskill at Edinburgh College after losing her full-time job due to the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Shannon, who is originally from New Zealand, was previously working as a graphic designer for around 10 years and fancied learning more about User Experience (UX) Design and is now…
Coming to college is a goal you can achieve in 2021! You might be thinking of retraining for a new career, working towards a promotion, preparing for university or learning something new in your free time. If you have set goals in the past, you might have used the SMART framework. This means that goals should…
Staff and students at Edinburgh College have pulled together since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic to support the local community, helping donate vital PPE to the NHS and providing meals for those in need, among other acts of kindness. We burst with pride at how our community has adapted to new ways of learning…
Two employees at Fife-based technology and innovation company Raytheon UK had the opportunity to move into promoted roles after building on their leadership and management skills thanks to training delivered by Edinburgh College. Beth Anderson and Nikki Wiggin completed a two-year bespoke ILM Management Certificate programme delivered by lecturing staff at the College. Beth who…