The School of Art and Design at Edinburgh College is one of the largest of its kind in the UK with over 700 students. It also has a strong reputation for progressing students into both degree-level study and employment in the creative industries. Need more convincing? Here are our top five reasons why students study…
Edinburgh College’s Sustainability team is inviting nominations for its Green Student of the Year Award, which will be presented at the college’s Prize Giving in June. The award honours students whose contributions have helped make the college greener, and is open to individuals or groups. The winner will receive a £50 Ethical Superstore voucher. The…
Edinburgh College will welcome the Great British Barber Bash (GBBB) team next week as it brings its latest tour to Scotland’s capital. ‘Modern Barbering’ will be held at the college’s Granton campus on Tuesday (24 April) from 6pm. Tom Baxter, Ollie Foster and Andy Tough from the GBBB will give a three hour live demonstration…
If you want to break into the music business to manage festivals, own a record label or get into digital marketing then this course is for you. If you’re not convinced yet, here are 5 reasons why you should study this HND course. Progression to BA Music Business at Perth College UHI After year two of…
Two Dalgety Bay cyclists are gearing up to cycle from one capital to another as they aim to raise £2,000 for a dementia charity. Edinburgh College lecturer Nik Olliver and partner Richard Newton are preparing to tandem cycle 2000km from Edinburgh to Budapest later this year in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK, the country’s leading…
The Pop Up Barber Shop provides our barbering students with a chance to try out their skills on new heads of hair and bushy beards. The college hair and beauty departments are located within Granton and Milton Road Campuses meaning those on other campuses miss out on having these services on their doorstep. With the…
Retail courses at Edinburgh College let you learn the ins and outs of the retail industry including: Staff Management Customer Care Communication Merchandising Selling Skills Retail Operations 1. VARIETY Not only do these units give you the skills for work within the industry, these can be used in a variety of types of retail. So…
A 16-year-old Edinburgh College student is on the road to a long future in automotive engineering after being awarded an electric vehicle (EV) scholarship. Jessica O’Leary will complete a five-month scholarship designed to ensure she will leave college equipped with a greater depth of knowledge in electric vehicle technology, helping her to become an accomplished…
Be part of your community! On Saturday 12 May, Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus is hosting a community day – a celebration of everything around the local Granton area. Granton Community Day Saturday 12 May 2018 10 am – 2 pm Granton Campus The day is FREE to attend and open to all. Join us for…
Venue: Edinburgh College, Sighthill Campus, Eneterprise Centre, Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 4DE Wednesday 18 April 2018 8.30am-10.00am (Coffee and morning roll will be served from 8.30am) Benefits for Employers What is a Foundation Apprenticeship? Edinburgh College is working in partnership with Skills Development Scotland to deliver two year Foundation Apprenticeship programmes in IT: Software Development for senior phase pupils.…
Edinburgh College today accepted an award for a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) project that involved working with local schools to build model rocket cars based on one being used for the land speed world record attempt. The college’s Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment has been awarded £500 and a trophy from the…
If you are thinking of returning to education as an adult learner, there are adult education courses at Edinburgh College that are perfect for you. The Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP), in partnership with the college, has created courses that cover a wide range of subjects, and are tailor made to provide you with the…
Scottish actor Karen Gillan has become the patron of Edinburgh College’s Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS), where she trained as a student before launching a career that has brought her worldwide acclaim and box office success. As patron of performing arts, Karen will support the college’s students by coming to the college to give talks…
Edinburgh College is looking for three students to become Fairtrade Auditors to play a key role in assessing the college’s work towards the Fairtrade Award. The award, which is run by the Fairtrade Foundation and National Union of Students (NUS), requires colleges to improve their promotion of, and engagement with, Fairtrade products and the Fairtrade…
The Creative Industries: Media and Communication HNC is the perfect launch pad for a variety of careers. Find out more about the jobs that could be perfect for you, and where past students have gone. A career in journalism and communication If you have an interest in writing for newspapers, magazines, online media, radio or television,…
In 2018 we will be gathering information to revamp our website and your online experience. We are looking to improve many aspects of the website like navigation, content, and functions to enhance the way you can search for courses and college information. To build the perfect website for students and our communities, WE NEED YOUR HELP! We…
At Edinburgh College you can study everything from web design to desktop support, networking and games development. You can master skills in digital media, 3D printing, programming and robotics, taught by experienced lecturers. If you’re still not convinced, here are our top 5 reasons for studying computing courses at the college. Internship opportunities for computing students Students…
An event to celebrate diversity and the Year of Young People (YOYP 2018) will be held at eh15 Restaurant at Milton Road tomorrow evening (Tuesday 27 March). ‘Cabaret Diversity’ will see students from our Schools Academy events course collaborate with our Performing Arts and Music students to deliver an evening of performances to celebrate and…
We’re continuing to support Earth Hour and the Promise for the Planet campaign throughout this week, with the aim of influencing positive behaviour changes to support a more sustainable planet. Today we’re focusing on transport, an area in which the smallest of changes can make a huge difference. Bob Murphy, the college’s electric vehicle administrator,…
A group of Brazilian students who have been studying with Edinburgh College are leaving Scotland with improved English language skills and a real knowledge of the country’s tourism and hospitality industry. Ten students arrived from South America in January to learn about the vigorous and fast-paced nature of the Hospitality and Tourism sector at the…
