The HND Visual Communication specialising in Illustration is a well-respected advanced studio-based course that prepares students for a successful career as an accomplished and professional Illustrator. Drawing and contextual research underpin the course delivery and you will benefit from working in our dedicated Illustration studios and MacLabs to develop advanced skills in media handling, specialist software and contemporary approaches to Illustration.

This program will train you for cross-border transactions of goods and services, as well as the overall design of strategies for local, regional and global markets.

The HND in Sports Coaching and Development is a two-year course providing the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a professional within the sector. The topics covered range from human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to sports coaching, sports development and professional practice - including research skills.

Digital Design and Development HND will teach you several contemporary skills needed to work in the modern digital-design workplace. The digital landscape is constantly changing and this course offers you an up-to-date award that reflects recent developments within the sector. This course leads to the second or third-year entry to university courses depending on your choice of university and course.

BEng Energy and Environmental Engineering is a direct route onto the third year of the Edinburgh Napier University BEng Energy and Environmental Engineering degree program. You will study a range of modules from Pneumatics and Hydraulics to Engineering System Analysis. This course will give you the analytical skills needed for a job in the engineering systems industry. You will learn a variety of essential areas in mechanical, electrical and systems engineering.  

An associate degree course with Heriot-Watt University, our take on Software Development HND is designed to equip you with a comprehensive range of computing and software development skills that are highly valued by the software industry. This is a hands-on and practical course that will enhance your employability skills. Edinburgh College has strong industry connections with Edinburgh-based digital companies. 

This professional accelerator course takes you from beginner to advanced level in 6 months, combining the Fashion & Personal Styling Foundation Diploma with the Fashion Styling Advanced Diploma over concurrent terms. Beginning with the rudiments of fashion and celebrity styling, you’ll receive expert personalised tuition and mentoring. We’ll help you explore your individual creativity and find your point of difference – the thing that will help you stand out and succeed in this highly competitive industry.

The Advanced Diploma in Professional Practice Contract Management course will give you the skills you need in order to start your career in Contract Management.

The Advanced Diploma in Accounting introduces more complex accounting tasks, like maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns. It is perfect if you have completed the AAT L2 Foundation Certificate in Accountancy, or you are already at a more advanced level and you’re looking to develop your accounting skills.

Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply* is based on the managerial and professional levels of CIPS Global Standard, this qualification will help you to grow in confidence, improve organisational procurement and fulfil objectives.

Our Master Diploma course is an advanced online TEFL training course. It takes you beyond the 120-hour certificate – giving you that competitive edge.

At the Management level, you’ll focus on translating long term decisions into medium-term plans. Once you’ve completed it, you’ll be able to use data and relevant technology to manage organizational and individual performance, allocate resources to implement decisions; monitor and report the implementation of decisions; as well as prepare and interpret financial statements to highlight business performance. Once you’ve finished the Management Level, you’ll be awarded the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA).

The programme can include dual award which includes the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma Management and is recognised by a variety of UK universities as equivalent to their own BA (Hons) Business content and therefore holders of this qualification can gain advanced entry on to BA (Hons) Business degree.

The College is now offering the new Diploma in Management Studies devised by BTEC/EDEXCEL, the largest vocational awarding body in the UK. This is a recognized (postgraduate) business qualification in Britain and is a professional qualification in its own right.

Ideal for beginner to intermediate level photographers, this course begins with the basics and covers how to use your camera in a professional context. Understanding your camera and equipment is vital, as this shows you how to get the best out of them. You’ll master using studio and natural lighting, cover depth of field, shutter speed, capturing motion, light temperature, lenses, digital image resolution, ISO and shutter speed, and how to focus the lens (auto, continuous, single etc.).