Welcome to Sighthill campus! Along the tram track in the West of Edinburgh, Sighthill campus is home to the Music Box for budding musicians and sound producers and our Centre for Sport and Exercise. Here is everything you need to know about the campus, and contact details for more information if we haven’t covered what you’re…
Welcome to Granton campus! Home to one of the biggest departments for Art & Design in Scotland, with our very own theatre and mock aircraft. Here is everything you need to know about the campus, and contact details for more information if we haven’t covered what you’re looking for. I have additional support needs –…
Welcome to Midlothian campus! Tucked away South of Edinburgh in Dalkeith, Midlothian campus is home to our solar meadow and oil production platform simulator. Here is everything you need to know about the campus, and contact details for more information if we haven’t covered what you’re looking for. I have additional support needs – who…
Welcome to Milton Road campus! This is the building which supposedly looks like a ship (if you squint enough you can just about see it…) and is home to our health and fitness building, the Club. Here is everything you need to know about the campus, and contact details for more information if we haven’t…
How you get to college is an important part of your day – and the method you use can have a big impact on your finances, your health, and your environmental footprint. Here are some useful tips on the best ways to get to college. Walk, cycle or use public transport The best method will…
Following your exam results, if you need to contact the college then here are the contact details you will need. Got a question about your course or want to change your course application? Come along to the course clearing event. Find out about it on the website. Read our guide on how to change your application on…
If you have your exam results and now you need to change your course, here is what you need to do. Not met your conditions? Don’t panic! Our student records team are reviewing all applications and will contact you shortly to discuss alternative course options. You can email cams@edinburghcollege.ac.uk if you want to discuss changing…
Here is the lowdown on the difference between school and college and what to expect when you start Edinburgh College this year. Aside from work wear, you can wear what you want No more school uniform that makes you hot in summer and cold in winter. You can wear whatever you want to when you…
If you are starting at Edinburgh College this semester then here is everything you need to know to prepare for your first day. Be prepared for your first class Make sure you arrive with plenty of time, especially in the first few weeks. Bring a pen, a notebook and a good sized bag to fit…
Tuesday 7 August marks SQA Exam Results Day, causing many of you to anxiously wait for the postman to hand deliver that massive envelope or wait for that email or message to appear after refreshing your web page for the 100th time! At Edinburgh College we are here to tell you that there is no need…
A group of young unemployed people have gained valuable industry experience and are looking forward to a career in electrical installation thanks to a programme designed to boost job prospects. The five-week Prince’s Trust Get Into Electrical Installation course at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill Campus, now in its fourth year, offers training and work experience in…
After you get your SQA exam results on Tuesday 7 August, come along to our course clearing event to find out what to do next. Course Clearing Event Thursday 9 August 2018 12 – 4 pm Granton Campus 350 West Granton Road, EH5 1QE Want to make a new course application? You can meet our…
Edinburgh College has hosted an English Language Summer School for more than 30 years, and this year is no different with around 100 students from 12 countries spending their time in the capital with our International team. The 2018 Summer School is now approaching the end of its third week with students from Russia, Spain,…
An Edinburgh College Interactive Design student has used his sharp design skills to pick up a coveted Pencil trophy from the D&AD New Blood Awards, which honour the rising stars of design, digital and advertising. Jonatan Moreno, who is studying HND Visual Communication: Interactive Design at the college, was presented with a Wooden Pencil Award…
The UK’s coastal and seafaring communities are being asked to help track down former students and staff of Leith Nautical College for a reunion event in Edinburgh in September. Organisers are locating old colleagues, classmates and friends, whose maritime careers have taken them to ports across the UK and the globe. Everyone connected to the…
Rehearsals for a Fringe Festival drama production which showcases upcoming talent from across Scotland’s colleges are in full swing at Granton Campus. ‘Propeller’ – co-created by The Network Ensemble, The Scottish Drama Training Network (SDTN) and award-winning director Caitlin Skinner – will be performed by eight acting students at Edinburgh’s Pleasance Theatre for the duration…
If you are starting your studies this year in Edinburgh, then the halls of residence at Edinburgh College could be a good option for you. Here are some reasons why students stay at the halls. Get to college without worrying about the travel There are halls in two areas of the city, one at Granton…
Edinburgh College Photography students have been showcasing their work at the UK’s top graduate art exhibition, FREE RANGE, in London over the past 11 days. The BA Professional Photography graduates’ exhibition this year covers fashion, advertising, documentary, portraiture and fine art photography. Themes of the work include gender diversity, isolation, significant form, love, sexuality, reality, virtual reality, inclusion and individuality. Our…
The 2017/18 Edinburgh College Students’ Association (ECSA) officer team ended their year’s tenure by winning one of the top prizes at the UK-wide NUS Awards. ECSA won the Officer Team of the Year Award, beating competition from another seven universities and colleges across the UK. The 2017/18 sabbatical team – president Neal Black and vice presidents Beth Anderson…
Health and safety plays an important part in any business these days. It’s crucial to ensure every employee feels comfortable and understands how to maintain and create a safe working environment. The Facts It was recorded that 144 workers were fatally injured between April 2017 and March 2018 (HSM, 2018), while more than two million…
