Edinburgh College facts for kids
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| Type | Further and Higher Education |
| Established | 1 October 2012 |
| Endowment | £909,000 (2014/15) |
| Budget | £91 million (2014/15) |
| Chairman | Ian McKay |
| Principal | Audrey Cumberford |
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Academic staff
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594 (2014/15) |
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582 (2014/15) |
| Students | 29,427 (2013/14) |
| Undergraduates | 5,444 (2013/14) |
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Edinburgh College (Scottish Gaelic: Colaiste Dhùn Èideann) is a big college in Scotland. It offers both further and higher education courses. The college has campuses in Edinburgh and Midlothian. It is the largest college in Scotland, serving the Edinburgh area.
Edinburgh College was created on October 1, 2012. It was formed when three older colleges joined together. These were Jewel and Esk, Telford, and Stevenson colleges. The four campuses of Edinburgh College were all part of these original colleges.
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How Edinburgh College Was Formed
In 2012, the three colleges in Edinburgh decided to become one. They thought joining together would make a stronger college. This new "Edinburgh" college would offer more to students.
The plan to merge was sent to the Scottish Government. It was approved by the Scottish Ministers. The merger officially happened on October 1, 2012. This big change helped the college grow and offer many different courses.
How Edinburgh College Gets Its Money
Edinburgh College gets most of its money from the government. The Scottish Funding Council gives a large amount of money to the college. This helps keep the college running.
Students also pay tuition fees for their courses. Other money comes from special projects and grants. The college also helps fund its students' association, ECSA. This money helps student groups and activities.
What You Can Study: Curriculum Centres
Edinburgh College has five main areas of study. These are called curriculum centres. Each centre focuses on different types of courses. They have special facilities for learning. Courses range from beginner levels for school leavers to advanced degrees.
Creative Industries
The Creative Industries centre is where you can learn about art, music, and technology. It is based at the Milton Road and Sighthill campuses. You can use film and music studios here.
This centre offers courses in:
- Art and design (like graphic and interior design)
- Performing arts
- Broadcasting and photography
- Sound engineering
- Computer science and software development
- Special computer certifications like Cisco CCNA
Engineering+
The Engineering+ centre is located at the Midlothian campus. This centre is great for students interested in how things are built and work. It has workshops and labs. There's even a field of solar panels used for teaching about energy.
Courses here include:
- Introductory engineering
- Welding
- Vehicle maintenance
- Specialized engineering (like petroleum, mechanical, electrical)
- Science subjects like biology, chemistry, and physics
- Mathematics
Institute of Construction and Building Crafts
The Institute of Construction and Building Crafts teaches skills for building and construction. It's located at the Granton campus. This centre works with companies to offer apprenticeship training. They even have a virtual reality construction site simulator!
You can learn skills like:
- Carpentry and joinery
- Painting and decorating
- Bricklaying and plastering
- Stonemasonry
- Civil engineering and architecture
- Special industry certifications for safety and specific trades
Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
The Hospitality, Travel and Tourism centre is for students who want to work in hotels, restaurants, or travel. It's at the Milton Road and Granton campuses. This centre has real training restaurants and salons. It even has an aircraft cabin simulator!
Courses offered include:
- Barbering and hairdressing
- Beauty therapy
- Cheffing (cooking)
- Events and retail management
- Different languages like Gaelic, French, German, and Spanish
- Certifications in food hygiene
Honours
Queen's Park Shield
- Champions (1): 2019
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The college's Milton Road Campus in east Edinburgh
