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Shaping future leaders and changemakers
Edinburgh College boasts a long-standing tradition of providing top-notch education and fostering a nurturing environment. From its humble beginnings to its present-day prominence, the college has upheld its commitment to shaping future leaders and changemakers.
Edinburgh College provides an exceptional range of up-to-date programs catering to various academic interests and career aspirations. Students interested in media, music, sound production, performing arts, photography, and design can explore their passions and realise their full potential.
Edinburgh College has exceptional faculty and top-notch facilities for optimal learning. Professors from diverse backgrounds serve as mentors, promoting critical and imaginative thinking. Students can access modern lecture halls, labs, libraries, and recreational facilities to support their academic and career growth.
Become a part of a lively community that values your interests, encourages the endless quest for knowledge, and inspires you to reach your utmost potential. Edinburgh College is committed to nurturing dreams and empowering students to reach new heights with unwavering commitment.
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3D Animation is a diverse, immersive and forward-thinking course designed to develop your creative potential. You will exercise your skills in 3D Animation through bespoke lessons in design and architecture including; 3D fly-throughs, modelling and animating 3D characters for short films.
Lightroom Classic: Digital Workflow is an evening class taught at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill campus over 12 weeks.
You will learn the fundamentals of Adobe Lightroom Classic CC the industry-standard image management and editing software. Learn to import and organise images, make basic and advanced image edits using the RAW file format workflow for maximum image quality and flexibility.
Computer Games Development HND is an innovative course designed to give you an insight into various technologies and techniques used in the video games industry. Explore the full process of video game development; from planning and design, right through to project management.
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. Your design potential will be pushed to a professional standard and your work could be part of the digital future.
Digital Media Basics Computing National Progression Award (NPA) is a fast-track course taught over one semester. This course is designed for those needing to get up to speed quickly for higher-level courses. You will gain the skills and entry requirements needed for further study of computing at Edinburgh College.
Computer Games Software Development NC is designed to teach you all aspects of computer game development. You will learn fundamental skills in subjects such as Software Development, Animation, Design Graphics, Coding and the technology behind computer games.
Our BA (Hons) top-up degree, validated by Kingston University London, is delivered over one year, as opposed to the two years typically required in Scotland.
Audio Visual Technology HND is a unique course designed to teach you about the dynamic and cutting-edge developments within this creative industry.
This course is designed to introduce you to two vital areas of production: How to properly use a camera/camcorder and once you’ve gathered your fantastic images/footage… how to put them together.
If you have an interest in media, this course will offer you the opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification that is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.
The creative sound engineering course is delivered at our Sighthill campus in our full Audient/Neve studio. You will explore recording techniques for a range of different instruments and contexts, audio editing, production techniques, signal flow, mixing and mastering.
The creative sound engineering course is delivered at our Sighthill campus in our full Audient/Neve studio. You will explore recording techniques for a range of different instruments and contexts, audio editing, production techniques, signal flow, mixing and mastering.
This part-time course is part of the Schools College Partnership and gives you the chance, while you are an S5 or S6 school student, to study four units at the Intermediate 5 level. This course has been designed to provide an introduction to the processes involved in making and editing short films, radio programmes and a stills portfolio.
This course is aimed at S5 and S6 pupils who have an interest in working in the Creative Industries and wish to gain experience and qualifications in this area while still at school. The NPA in Film and Media will give you an insight into working in areas such as film, publishing, TV, radio and the visual arts.
Film and Television production is a full-time project-based course that will introduce you to the fundamentals of the Film and TV industries.
In this course, you will be working with other film enthusiasts who want to learn all aspects of filmmaking. You will cover Acting, Directing, Editing, and Scriptwriting and work on developing your skills in all these areas.
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative Digital Media is your first step towards an exciting career in the broadcasting industry. You will study units in TV production, and video editing as well as the skills and knowledge needed for various broadcasting roles.
This practical and project-based course will provide an introduction to working in the areas of music performance and production (with an emphasis on writing, producing and performing music in different styles).
Based at Sighthill, our Music BA (Hons), delivered in partnership with Kingston University London, allows students who have an HND in Music to gain an honours degree in one year (rather than the 2 year top up from an HND typically offered through Scotland).
Our BA (Hons) top-up degree, validated by Kingston University London, is delivered over one year, as opposed to the two years typically required in Scotland.
Music Business HND is designed to break you into the music industry and show you what it takes to be a success in this competitive industry. Push your creative potential as you gain real-life work experience and practical skills in the various music sectors, from live events & gigs, to releasing and promoting records.
This course will provide an introduction to working in the areas of the music business and sound production. Due to the closely linked nature of these two subjects and their ongoing economic growth in the creative industries, the course provides an excellent opportunity to gain a grounding in this area of employment by taking part in projects involving the creation and marketing of musical products.
Offered at both campuses, our HND programme makes up the first two years of a full honours degree in music offered at Edinburgh College. Students may achieve an HNC after one year, or an HND after two years; they may also continue after the HND into our one-year Music BA.
As the Creative Industries rapidly develop, we need to ensure our curriculum is future-proof, engaging and developed to be current and relevant to the industry.
Outside Broadcasting in Multi-Camera Production is an innovative course designed to build your skills and push your potential in this competitive industry.
The Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course introduces essential Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering all you need to know to see a Pro Tools creation through from start to finish.
The Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course introduces essential Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering all you need to know to see a Pro Tools creation through from start to finish.
The media industry is experiencing significant growth with radio and TV journalism now having a wider reach than ever. This industry focussed, project-based course will provide real insight and experience of working in the Radio Broadcast and Journalism sector.
Are you passionate about music and sound? Ready to turn your passion into a career? Look no further than our renowned HND Sound Production program at Edinburgh College. Aspiring sound engineers, music producers, and audio enthusiasts, this is your golden opportunity to dive deep into the world of sound!
As the Creative Industries rapidly develop, we need to ensure our curriculum is future-proof, engaging and developed to be current and relevant to the industry.
As the Creative Industries rapidly develop, we need to ensure our curriculum future-proof, engaging and developed to be current and relevant to the industry.
Television and Film HNC is the new next-generation HNC qualification, based on current practice and feedback from the industries in Scotland.
Television and Film HND is the progression from Television and Film HNC at Milton Road Campus, but if you have an HNC in a similar subject area or a portfolio of relevant prior experience you may also be considered for a place.
Costume for Stage and Screen HND provides a 2-year intensive industry training opportunity in Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) bespoke workshops. Discover your creative potential as you explore costume design and learn industry design techniques using sewing machines, paint techniques, wig preparation skills and embroidery.
This course will provide candidates with skills in the key aspects of make-up, focusing on specific make-up styles.
This highly practical course will give you excellent hands-on experience and will introduce you to the skills and techniques to help progress to further study. Taught by industry professionals you will have the opportunity to gain from their vast experience in our state-of-the-art facilities.
This course will give you the skills you will need to pursue a career as a make-up artist, with a strong emphasis on the skills needed for TV, theatre and special effects. With lots of practical units, theory and background knowledge this course can lead to a freelance or commercial career.
This course is for S5 and S6 pupils who are still at school.
This course will provide candidates with skills in the key aspects of make-up with a focus on specific make-up styles.
In this songwriting course, you’ll learn how contemporary songs are put together and what makes them successful. If you want to write songs and make a living from your music, then it’s essential that you have at least a basic understanding of music theory, composition, lyric-writing and arrangement techniques.
Taught by an experienced Edinburgh College music lecturer, this course will help you acquire the knowledge and skills needed to sit the ABRSM Grade 5 Theory of Music exam. The course will be delivered online.
The University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 2 Diploma in Music (SCQF Level 5), has replaced our previous L5 Music course.
The University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 2 Diploma in Music Production (SCQF Level 5), has replaced our previous L5 Sound Production course.
“Upon completion of the course, students will achieve the internationally recognised and highly regarded UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and Production – following a specialised Music pathway.
Offered at both campuses (Milton Road and Sighthill), our UAL Level 3 Music course is a one-year, full-time preparation course for Higher Education study in music.”
The course is an exciting pathway into the world of music production. You will learn how to create and produce your own music from start to finish, developing skills in recording, mixing, mastering and production.
This is a free opportunity designed for teachers and facilitators of theatre, drama, and dance to enhance their skills in production and performing arts, and to provide CPD in areas that will support the delivery of National and Higher courses and Youth Theatre/Dance Practitioners.
Technical Theatre is a creative and innovative course that will teach you behind-the-scenes of the theatre and live events industry. Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) has exceptional, professional standard, facilities including a studio theatre that seats up to 128 people as well as dance, acting and aerial studios.
THIS COURSE IS FOR S5 & S6 PUPILS WHO ARE STILL AT SCHOOL
This course will enable learners to develop a defined set of skills and knowledge in the specialist vocational area of technical theatre.
Learners will develop practical, technical and transferable skills and will have the opportunity to build skills for progression to full-time college courses at a higher level.
This 1-year full-time course is designed to introduce you to acting and performance by building skills in acting, voice, movement, theatre, performance and production. With state-of-the-art facilities including movement and rehearsal studios, Aerial space and our very own in-house Theatre and Fringe Venue, we offer the very best to start your creative journey.
This 1-year full-time course is designed to introduce you to acting and theatre career opportunities and push your creative potential by building skills in acting, voice, movement, theatre, performance and production
Acting and Performance HND is a two-year course designed to support you to realise and achieving your performance potential. From the hundreds of applications we receive, each year we accept two cohorts of driven and committed students who aspire in becoming the next generation of performers and makers.
The BA (Hons) Dance and Drama degree at Edinburgh College is an intensive industry training course delivered by Kingston University. Challenge your potential as you immerse yourself in the art of Dance and performance through a range of techniques. This is a university-level course that will ensure you are prepared to an industry standard to progress into a career as a portfolio artist.
Dance Artists HND is a creative and technically challenging 2-year course designed to make you industry-ready as you progress towards a career in the dance sector. Push your artistic potential as you engage in professional training from experienced dance staff at Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS).
HND Musical Theatre is a diverse course designed to push you towards your performing potential. This multi-faceted course will test your skills in acting, singing and dancing with a view to progressing to a career in the exciting industry of musical theatre.
This course is for S5 and S6 pupils who are still at school.
This course is being offered through Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) at Edinburgh College. It gives young people the opportunity to study at college and gain a unique qualification and a range of experience in Musical Theatre to gain the knowledge and skills they might need to progress.
This course is for senior-phase pupils who are still at school.
This introduction to dance course is for full-time school-based pupils. You will learn dance techniques in contemporary jazz and Choreography. This is a good starting point for those who have an interest in a career in dance. You will be involved in the PASS dance studios and have the opportunity to see other students in the dance courses.
THIS COURSE IS FOR S5 & S6 PUPILS WHO ARE STILL AT SCHOOL.
This introduction to dance course is for full-time school-based pupils. You will learn dance techniques in contemporary jazz and Choreography. This is a good starting point for those who have an interest in a career in dance. You will be involved in the PASS dance studios and have the opportunity to see other students in the dance courses.
Graphic and Digital Design NC is designed to develop your creative potential using digital technology. Immerse yourself in the world of design using Edinburgh College school of art studios and Mac laboratories.
This evening course is designed for beginners with little or no Art and Design experience or adults and school pupils who would like to develop their skills further to produce a portfolio and support with UCAS for successful application to Art College.
This evening course is designed for beginners with little or no Art and Design experience or adults and school pupils who would like to develop their skills further to produce a portfolio and support with UCAS for successful application to Art College.
Contemporary Art Practice HND is an innovative course designed to nurture your creative potential and build your knowledge in the arts industry. This course will prepare you for a successful career as a visual artist. You will immerse yourself in subjects on 2D, 3D and fine art using cutting-edge technology. Upon successful completion, you are guaranteed entry into BA (Hons) Fine Art at the University of Cumbria where you will develop your fine art skills and knowledge even further.
This course is intended to be studied alongside your high school subjects. Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media in Graphic Design is your first step toward an exciting career in the design industry.
Graphic and Digital Design NC is designed to develop your creative potential using digital technology. Immerse yourself in the world of design using Edinburgh College school of art studios and Mac laboratories. Core skills will be learnt in graphic design for print and web design through subjects such as Digital Imaging and Visual Communication. Here you will learn the use of industry-standard software.
Introduction to Fashion and Textiles is an evening class taught once a week at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus. The course is designed for those interested in; fashion and textiles, starting a new hobby or pursuing a new career.
This is a popular course and can either be studied on a Monday or Thursday evening. Please indicate which day you are applying for in the personal statement part of your application.
This course provides the perfect opportunity to develop life-drawing elements towards a portfolio of artwork. This course will make sure you showcase your best work to support College and UCAS applications for Art and Design based courses.
This course provides the perfect opportunity to further develop your drawing skills to strengthen your portfolio for successful UCAS and College applications.
Textiles HND is an immersive and experimental course designed for you to explore your creative potential. Delve into a wide range of textile skills and enhance your knowledge of the arts industry in Edinburgh College school of art open-plan studios.
The University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Diploma is designed to develop your knowledge of fashion and textiles in order to progress onto further study or a job within the arts industry.
Asset creation On-campus
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
12 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $50,800 CAD
Canadian Students: $38,400 CAD
asset creation Online
Asset Creation is a term used in the CG industry for the creation of all bits and pieces, both big and small, used in Film and Games. This Asset Creation program is designed to train working artists in the CG Industry for the roles of Props & Environments for Film, Characters & Creatures for Film, Environments for Games as well as Characters & Creatures for Games.
Online
16 Months
February | June | October
$15,840 CAD
If you pay for all 4 terms upfront, you will receive 5% off.
Mentorship
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
4 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $16,500 CAD
Canadian Students: $12,500 CAD
3D Animation HND
Basic Video Editing
Digital Media Basics – Computing NPA
Digital Media Editing NPA 5 (SCP)
Digital Media for the Creative Industries SCQF Level 5
Computer Games Development HND
Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media (SCP)
Games Development NC
Intro to Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects
Introduction to VFX with Adobe After Effects
Audio Production BA(Hons)
Audio Visual Production Level 6
Audio Visual Technology HND
Beginners Cinematography for Film and TV
Costume for Stage and Screen HND
Creative Industries: Television and Film HNC
Creative Industries: Television and Film HND
Creative Industries: Television (with Multi-Camera Operation) HND
Creative Sound Engineering
Film and Media NPA (SCP)
Film and Television Production NQ Level 6
Film and TV: Writing for Screen
Filmmaking for screen
Makeup Skills evening course (NPA)
Makeup Artistry HND
Media Broadcast Level 6
NPA Make Up Skills (SCP)
NPA Theatre Costume
Radio and Podcasting HNC
Sound Production HND
Sound Production Level 5
Sound Production NC Level 6
Technical Theatre HND
Technical Theatre NPA
Acting and Performance HND
Acting and Theatre Performance NC
Contemporary Art Practice HND
Contemporary Songwriting
Dance Artists HND
Dance and Drama BA Hons (Dance) with Kingston University London
Dance and Drama BA Hons (Drama) with Kingston University London
Grade 5 Music Theory Preparation (ABRSM)
Introduction to Production Arts
Modern Musicianship Performance and Production (SCP)
Music BA(Hons)
Music Business BA(Hons)
Music Business HND
Music Business NPA and Sound Production: Recording NPA (SCP)
Music HND
Music Level 5
Music NC Level 6
Musical Theatre HND
NPA Dance Level 4 (SCP)
NPA Dance Level 5 (SCP)
Professional Dance Performance HND
Performing & Production Arts Professional Development
UAL Level 3 Diploma Performing & Production Arts (Dance)
Certificate in Retail Fashion, Branding, and Marketing
Certificate in Retail Fashion, Branding, and Marketing Level 6
Creative Industries: Media and Communication HNC
Podcasting: An Intro to Audio Content Creation
Radio and Podcasting HNC
Visual Communications BA (Hons)
3D Design: Interior, Product, and Exhibition Design HND
Art and Design NPA
Art and Design: Creative Media NC
Art Portfolio Preparation 2 (January Course)
Body Art and Level 3 Make Up Aesthetics VTCT Award
Computer Arts and Design HND
Communication Design NC
Digital Design and Development HND
Digital Media for the Creative Industries SCQF Level 5
Graphic Design NC
Introduction to Fashion and Textiles
Introduction to Fashion and Textiles 2
Performing & Production Arts Professional Development
Textiles HND
UAL Art and Design Fashion and Textiles Level 2 Diploma
UAL Art and Design Fashion and Textiles Level 3 Diploma
UAL Art and Design Foundation Diploma
UAL Art and Design Foundation Diploma – International with IELTS
UAL Art and Design Level 2 Diploma
UAL Art and Design Level 3 Diploma
UAL Art, Design, and Media UAL Level 1 Diploma
Visual Communication: Graphic Design HND
Visual Communication: User Experience Design HND
Access to Cyber (Computer Networking and Infrastructure)
Access to Cyber Security, Software Development, and Web (NPA and CISCO)
Access to Software Development and Web Design
Administration and Information Technology HNC
CompTIA A+
Computing with ESOL
Cyber Security HND (BEng(Hons) Cyber Security and Forensics
Cyber Security NPA and CISCO Networking Essentials
Cyber Security, Networking and Forensics NPA
Data Science Professional Development Award
Data Science with Python and R (NPA Level 6) (DDI Funded)
Digital Media Basics – Computing NPA
Foundation Apprenticeship in Information Technology: Software Development (SCP)
HNC Computing (Leading to HND Software or Networking)
Networking HND (BEng (Hons.) Cyber Security, Networks and Systems – University Route)
NPA in Data Science (Veterans Programme)
Oracle Databases: Introduction to SQL
PDA Data Science – Women in Data & Digital Innovation skills
Software Development and Digital Design NPA
Software Development and Web NPA
Software Development HND
Software Development NPA (SCP)
Web Development HND (BSc Web Development – University Route)
Business with Administration and IT
Business With Digital Marketing HNC
Business with IT NPA
Events Management HND
HNC Retail with Fashion
Life Drawing 1 (SCP)
Life Drawing 2 Expressive Drawing (SCP)
Visual Communication: Illustration HND
Architecture and Interior Design NC
Introduction to Interior Design
Introduction to Interior Design 2
Beginners Photography
Creative Portrait Photography
Digital Photography: Shoot Edit Print
Foundation Photography
Professional Photography BA
Studio Photography
Lightroom Classic: Digital Workflow
Photography HND
Photography Level 5 NPA
Photography NPA Level 5 (SCP)
Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101)
Professional Photography BA
Alumni
Graduate success stories

Nichole King
“I’ve done a range of courses starting from NC Creative Industries, to NC Acting, and then from NC Dance through to the HND Dance courses. Despite this year’s unfortunate circumstances, and having to work from home, I’ve had an incredible five years at PASS. It’s been hard work and I’ve had really hard times but if you’re willing to do the work it can be an amazing experience”.

Simone Martis
“I had been wanting to move to Scotland to study acting for a while before this year, so after browsing some options I decided to apply to Edinburgh College, I think I’ve really flourished as an artist, I’ve learned so much and I think that’s exactly what I needed. I’m most proud of how patient and understanding I have become and how much my knowledge of my craft has improved”.



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