2026/27 senior-phase options
College and Foundation Apprenticeship options
Explore the Edinburgh College Schools College Partnership offer by curriculum area. Open a course to check its level, entry requirements, timetable, duration, campus and any stated costs.
Before applying
- This is a structured snapshot of the college’s 2026/27 source offer. Courses may change or may not run if numbers are too low.
- Check the current Edinburgh College listing before applying; it is the authoritative source for availability and application instructions.
- Applications are made separately to Edinburgh College. Pupils must also tell their Pupil Support Leader that they want a college route.
- Attendance is not always Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Some courses run on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, online, or across three afternoons.
- Travel time and any equipment or PPE cost must be considered before choosing a course.
45 courses are included in the source workbook. Three “Introduction to College” records do not contain a valid SCQF level in the source, so their level is shown as “confirm with Edinburgh College”.
Creative Industries
Foundation Apprenticeship Creative & Digital Media with Graphic Design — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Foundation Apprenticeship
- Entry requirements: Achieved or working towards National 5 Maths and National 5 English
Applicants will be required to submit a completed personal statement highlighting suitability for the course as part of the application process. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 2 Years
- Location: Granton Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
CISCO Cyber Security Essentials — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: Edinburgh College Accredited Units
- Entry requirements: You should have a minimum of 4 National 4’s one of which should be in Maths and be studying towards 5 National 5’s one of which should be in Maths.
The 5 National 5’s are the minimum requirement for progression to another course after this one, in the area of Computing.
If you just want to study this course without progression, then other entry requirements will be considered. Please put your current qualifications and the qualifications you are studying towards, on your application.
We have a screening activity that can be used to help assess your ability to do this course.
We encourage all interested students to apply regardless of qualifications. - Attendance: Friday afternoon
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Sighthill Campus and Granton Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
NPA Computer Games with IT Software — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: Pupils should be studying towards National 5 Maths, English and Computing or science-related subject
- Attendance: Friday afternoon
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Milton Road Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
NPA Software Development — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: National 5 Maths, English and science-related subject (National 5 Applications to Mathematics is acceptable)
Consideration will still be given to all those not meeting these exact qualifications by way of completing a screening activity at Edinburgh College to establish eligibility - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Midlothian Campus and Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Foundation Apprenticeship in Information Technology: Software Development — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Foundation Apprenticeship
- Entry requirements: Applicants should be working towards achieving one or two Highers over S5 and S6, one of which must be Computing. Submission of a completed personal statement is required as part of the application process. we have screening activity for those who do not meet the entry requirements.
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 2 Years
- Location: Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Foundation Apprenticeship Creative & Digital Media — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Foundation Apprenticeship
- Entry requirements: Achieved or working towards National 5 Maths and National 5 English.
Applicants will be required to submit a completed personal statement that highlights suitability for the course as part of the application process. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 2 Years
- Location: Milton Road Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Modern Musicianship (Performance & Production) NPA Live Performance — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: Applicants should be studying at Nat 5, Higher or Advanced Higher level and will be required to complete a personal statement highlighting suitablity for the course as part of the application process.
Due to the performance nature of the course some instrumental skill is required to the level of being able to participate in band/group rehearsal. Applicants must also submit a short recording of themselves playing a piece on an instrument or singing (in any style). They may subsequently be contacted by a member of the curriculum team to follow up on the application, if required. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
NPA Digital Media — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: Minimum 3 passes at SCQF Level 4
Keen interest in video production and practical camera work that demonstrates creative potential and mandatory attendance at college induction/transition activity.
*Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements*:
Applicants will be required to attend college inductions. You will be notified in advance of the details. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
NPA Film & Media — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: Two relevant National 5 Qualifications
Students will be expected to demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in and knowledge or experience of the film and media industries
*Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements*:
Applicants will be required to attend course induction sessions. You will be notified in advance of the details. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Milton Road Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
NPA Radio Broadcasting SCQF 5 and Journalism SCQF 6 — SCQF level 5/6
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: Two relevant National 5 Qualifications
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in and knowledge/experience of the media industries
and will be required to submit a completed personal statement as part of the application process. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Granton Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Sound Production: Recording and Live Sound NPA — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: Two qualifications at SCQF Level 5 preferably in Music/Music Technology, Media or Computing
Core skills at SCQF Level 4
Applicants should be studying at Higher level and have good writing skills (this should be evident in the personal statemet detailing their interests, experience and motivation for wanting to study on the course) - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Milton Road Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Higher Photography — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Higher
- Entry requirements: • National 5 Photography or three National 5 qualifications
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
NPA Professional Theatre Preparation — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: • Working towards Higher English and or Drama
• SCQF Level 4 and 5 qualifications
• A good personal statement that supports your interest and experience in the subject - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Granton Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
NPA Technical Theatre in Practice — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: An interest in the production side of performances.
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Granton Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
NPA Costume: An Introduction to Cutting, Sewing and Surface Decoration — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: Applicants should have an interest in theatre/costume making
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Granton Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: £15.50
Engineering, Construction and Built Environment
Introduction to the Motor Vehicle Industry & Technologies — SCQF level 4
- Qualification: Edinburgh College Accredited Units
- Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements. However, due to the high demand for places, interested pupls will be required to attend a mandatory campus based course information session before an application can be submitted. Dates will be notified in advance.
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Midlothian Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: £30
Future Skills : Automotive Innovation — SCQF level 4
- Qualification: Edinburgh College Accredited Units
- Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements. However, due to the high demand for places, interested pupls will be required to attend a mandatory campus based course information session before an application can be submitted. Dates will be notified in advance.
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: £30
Future Skills: Engineering Innovation — SCQF level 4
- Qualification: Edinburgh College Accredited Units
- Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements. However, due to the high demand for places, interested pupls will be required to attend a mandatory campus based course information session before an application can be submitted. Dates will be notified in advance.
- Attendance: (East Lothian Schools) Wallyford Centre – Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
(Midlothian Schools) Midlothian Campus – Monday and Wednesday afternoons - Duration: 29 weeks
- Location: Wallyford Centre (Eastl Lothian Schools) or Midlothian Campus (Midlothian Schools)
- Equipment/PPE cost: £30
NPA Construction Crafts — SCQF level 4
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: No formal qualifications required – but must have an interest in the Construction Industry
Pupils will apply to their relevant School/Locality Base ONLY
Pupils will be invited to Interview/selection session prior to the Easter Break - Attendance: Bespoke offer – refer to local authority
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Bespoke Offer – refer to Local Authority
- Equipment/PPE cost: £60
NPA Construction Skills — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: Pupils must have successfully completed the NPA 4 Construction Craft Award delivered by College to gain entry to this course. Attainment, Attendance and behaviours from the level 4 are taken into concideration.
- Attendance: The days and time of these courses Vary with each school / Locality Base. When applying it will detail the day/time for that group
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Various Locations – the Website will detail the relevant location which should be checked prior to application
- Equipment/PPE cost: £60
Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Foundation Apprenticeship
- Entry requirements: Pupils must have successfully passed Maths and a science based subject at Nat 5. They must be studying Maths and a science based subject (preferably Physics) Highers.
- Attendance: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
- Duration: 2 year
- Location: Midlothian Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: £30
Skills for Work Engineering Skills National 5 — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: Skills for Work National 5
- Entry requirements: Applicants should be working towards National 5 Maths and Physics or a Science related subject. A completed personal statement highlighting suitability for the course must be submitted as part of the application process.
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Midlothian Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: £30
Health, Wellbeing and Social Sciences
Higher Childcare and Development (SCP)(Blended delivery) — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Higher
- Entry requirements: Applicants must have achieved National 5 English and at least two other National 5 ‘s.
Ideally applicants should have achieved Higher English, or be working towards Higher English in 2026/27.
A completed personal statement is required highlighting suitability for the course as part of the application process.
Places will be limited and selection will be based on Personal statement. - Attendance: Tuesday (on-campus) and Thursday (online) afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Sighthill Campus/Online
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Higher Childcare and Development (SCP)(Online delivery) — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Higher
- Entry requirements: Applicants must have achieved National 5 English and at least two other National 5 ‘s.
Ideally applicants should have achieved Higher English, or be working towards Higher English in 2026/27.
A completed personal statement is required highlighting suitability for the course as part of the application process.
Places will be limited and selection will be based on Personal statement. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons – online
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Online
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Early Learning and Childcare National 5 (SCP), East Lothian Schools — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: Skills for Work Group Award
- Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements but demand for places on this course is high. Applicants will be required to complete a personal statement highlighting suitability for the course as part of the application process.
Ideally applicants should have achieved National 5 English, or be working towards National 5 English in 2026/27.
Places will be limited and selection will be based on Personal statement.
Applicants should NOT apply if studying Skills for Work Childcare Group Award C78375 or included units at school in 2026/27 - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Skills for Work Health & Social Care (Higher) — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Skills for Work Higher
- Entry requirements: Health and Social Care National 5 or four National 5’s (including English) and a genuine interest in working/studying health and social care.
Pupils who want to progress onto full time health courses at SCQF Level 6 must have National 5 Biology.
Higher Biology is required for entry to HNC Care and Administrative Practice.
Applicants will be required to submit a completed personal statement highlighting suitability for the course as part of the application process. An interview is required before an offer can be made on this course. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
FA Social Services and Health Care — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Foundation Apprenticeship
- Entry requirements: Health and Social Care National 5 or four National 5’s (including English) and a genuine interest in working/studying health and social care. Applicants will be invited to a mandatory information session before they are offered a place on this course
Pupils who want to progress onto full time health courses at SCQF Level 6 must have National 5 Biology.
Higher Biology is required for for entry to Healthcare Practice HNC.
Applicants will be required to submit a completed personal statement highlighting suitability for the course as part of the application process. An interview is required before an offer can be made on this course. - Attendance: Monday 12pm -3:30pm and Wednesday 1:30pm – 3:30pm and a Friday morning (placement)
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Introduction to College – EC Units — Level: confirm with Edinburgh College
- Qualification: Edinburgh College Accredited Units
- Entry requirements: No formal qualifications required. Pupils who attend these courses typically come from supported education or receive signficant levels of support in a mainstream school. Where students receive one to one support, schools will be required to provide this during college activities. Additionally, transport to and from college must be arranged by the school in advance.
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday mornings
- Duration: 18 Weeks
- Location: Milton Road Campus or Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Introduction to College – EC Units — Level: confirm with Edinburgh College
- Qualification: Edinburgh College Accredited Units
- Entry requirements: No formal qualifications required. Pupils who attend these courses typically come from supported education or a mainstream school where they receive some form of support. Where students receive one to one support schools will be required to provide this during college activities. Additionally, transport to and from college must be arranged by the school in advance.
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 18 Weeks
- Location: Sighthill Campus or Milton Road Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Introduction to College – EC Units — Level: confirm with Edinburgh College
- Qualification: Edinburgh College Accredited Units
- Entry requirements: No formal qualifications required. Pupils who attend these courses typically come from supported education or a mainstream school where they receive some form of support. Where students receive one to one support schools will be required to provide this during college activities. Additionally, transport to and from college must be arranged by the school in advance.
- Attendance: Monday afternoons and Wednesday Mornings
- Duration: 18 Weeks
- Location: Midlothian Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Psychology (National 5) — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: National 5
- Entry requirements: N4 English & N4 History OR N4 Geography OR N4 Modern Studies.
Applicants will be required to submit a completed personal statement highlighting suitability for the course as part of the application process. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Milton Road and Sighthill campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Psychology Higher — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Higher
- Entry requirements: Applicants need to have gained Higher English and another relevant subject at Higher level e.g. History, Modern Studies, Biology
This is an extremely demanding, academic course and applicants need to ensure they are able to give the time and commitment required. They need to be able to work independently and juggle the demands of their school and college workload.
Applicants will be required to submit a completed personal statement highlighting suitability for the course as part of the application process. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Sighthill campus (blended learning – Tuesday online and Thursday on-campus. Milton Road campus – Tuesday and Thursday on-campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
NPA Criminology (Social Science) — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: SQA & Edinburgh College Units
- Entry requirements: National 4 English along with a completed personal statement highlighting suitability for the course as part of the application process.
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Sighthill Campus Blended Learning (1 afternoon in college and 1 afternoon online)
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Advanced Higher English — SCQF level 7
- Qualification: Advanced Higher
- Entry requirements: Higher English at a C or above
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Hybrid model, one class on campus (Sighthill), one class online
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
NPA Team Sports — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: Applicants must have either achieved or be working towards National 4 or 5 PE and English in 23/24. Volunteering or assisting with school or after school team sport activity would be advantageous but not essential.
- Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Granton & Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Tourism, Hospitality and Business
NPA Criminology (Legal) — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: Relevant qualifications at SCQF level 5 English,
Business Management
Modern Studies
History
Or another written based relevant subject.
• NC Social Sciences, Legal Services or Police Studies
Applicant’s s experience, life skills and potential ability will aslo be taken into account.
Acceptance onto the course will be based on individual ability. A completed personal statement must be submitted as part of the application process.
Interested applicants may be required to participate in a course information event as part of the application process. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Sighthill Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Advanced Higher French, German, Spanish, Italian — SCQF level 7
- Qualification: Advanced Higher
- Entry requirements: Minimum A pass at Higher in same language.
- Attendance: Tuesday afternoon and/or Thursday afternoon digital classroom (might differ for German and Italian).
Possible alternative slots depending on numbers and pupils’ availabilities - Duration: 1 year
- Location: Digital Classroom plus additional online resources
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
Higher French, German, Spanish, Italian — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Higher
- Entry requirements: Minimum A pass in National 5 in same language.
Complete beginners not accepted. - Attendance: Tuesday afternoon and/or Thursday afternoon digital classroom (might differ for German and Italian).
Possible alternative slots depending on numbers and pupils’ availabilities - Duration: 1 year
- Location: Digital Classroom plus additional online resources
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
National 5 French, German & Spanish — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: National 5
- Entry requirements: National 4 in same language or equivalent.
Complete beginners not accepted. - Attendance: Tuesday afternoon and/or Thursday afternoon digital classroom.
Possible alternative slots depending on numbers and pupils’ availabilities - Duration: 1 year
- Location: Digital Classroom plus additional online resources
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
ESOL Higher — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: Higher
- Entry requirements: For entry to ESOL Higher applicants will require SQA ESOL National 5 (A or B pass) or be assessed as ready for Higher ESOL on completion of internal placement test
- Attendance: Monday & Wednesday 4.30pm-6.30pm
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Digital Classroom/Open Learning
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
ESOL National 5 — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: National 5
- Entry requirements: For entry to National 5 applicants will require SQA ESOL National 4 or be assessed as ready for National 5 ESOL on completion of internal placement test
- Attendance: Monday & Wednesday 4.30pm-6.30pm
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Digital Classroom/Open Learning
- Equipment/PPE cost: No PPE cost stated
VTCT Certificate in Hair & Beauty Skills at SCQF Level 5 (VRQ) (SCP) – Beauty Specific — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: VTCT (Internationally recognised)
- Entry requirements: Pupils must be in S4 and S5 and have a true passion for the industry.
Applicants will be required to participate in a selection process as follows:
Applicants will be invited to attend campus for a college experience day.
As part of your course application, we require all pupils to complete a moodboard (refer to website for details ) and bring this with along with them on the day
Application Task: Mood board–
• Your name
• Mood-board based on a theme of your choice and consisting of hair, beauty and fashion
images that you like and inspire you – this can be a physical moodboard or digital
(link on information on how to create a moodboard can be found on the website)
The College experience Day will involve:
• Group Information session with Q & As
• Tour of the department
• Team working
• Review of Moodboard
Successful applicants will thereafter receive an offer of a place and a link to enrol on the course
Hair and Beauty Applicant Privacy Notice - Attendance: Attendance –
Granton Campus – Monday pm only (1:30-4:00pm)
Milton Road Campus – either a Tuesday pm OR Thursday pm only (1:30-4:00pm) - Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Granton Campus (Monday pm only 1:30-4:00pm)
or
Milton Road Campus (Tuesday OR Thursday pm 1:30-4:00pm) - Equipment/PPE cost: £75
VTCT Certificate in Hair & Beauty Skills at SCQF Level 5 (VRQ) (SCP) – Hairdressing Specific — SCQF level 5
- Qualification: VTCT (Internationally recognised)
- Entry requirements: Pupils must be in S4 and S5 and have a true passion for the industry.
Applicants will be required to participate in a selection process as follows:
Applicants will be invited to attend campus for a college experience day.
As part of your course application, we require all pupils to complete a moodboard (refer to website for details ) and bring this with along with them on the day
Application Task: Mood board–
• Your name
• Mood-board based on a theme of your choice and consisting of hair, beauty and fashion
images that you like and inspire you – this can be a physical moodboard or digital
(link on information on how to create a moodboard can be found on the website)
The College experience Day will involve:
• Group Information session with Q & As
• Tour of the department
• Team working
• Review of Moodboard
Successful applicants will thereafter receive an offer of a place and a link to enrol on the course
Hair and Beauty Applicant Privacy Notice - Attendance: Attendance –
Granton Campus – Monday pm only (1:30-4:00pm)
Milton Road Campus – either a Tuesday pm OR Thursday pm only (1:30-4:00pm) - Duration: 1 Year
- Location: Granton Campus (Monday pm only 1:30-4:00pm)
or
Milton Road Campus (Tuesday OR Thursday pm 1:30-4:00pm) - Equipment/PPE cost: £75
NPA in Hospitality level 6 — SCQF level 6
- Qualification: SQA Units:
- Entry requirements: Applicants must have an interest or be working in the Hospitality and Events Industry.
Four National 4’s are required or relevant work experience in the Hospitality Industry. - Attendance: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Milton Road Campus
- Equipment/PPE cost: £65
Professional Cookery NPA — SCQF level 4
- Qualification: National Progression Award
- Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements for the Level 4 course but pupils should show a keen interest in food and cooking and be able to work independently. Applicants will be required to complete a personal statement and attend a college experience event as part of the application process.
- Attendance: Friday 9am-12.30pm
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Granton Campus
or
Milton Road Campus - Equipment/PPE cost: £65