Apply for a course

Thank you for your interest in studying at EKC Canterbury College.

Please be aware that many of our courses are now at full capacity, and only a limited number of places remain on select courses.

Please ensure you check the website on the day of the Open Enrolment for availability of courses before you travel to the College. Please note that all construction trades are currently full and at capacity and that we are operating a waiting list for these.

Please bring a copy of your grades and ID with you. 

Join us for open enrolment:

• Friday 19 September, 9.00 – 10.30 am
• Friday 26 September, 9.00 – 10.30 am

Course availability

Please note, we only have a limited number of places available on the courses listed below. We strongly encourage you to attend our open enrolment session early for the best chance of securing a place with us this September. Please contact us for more information. 

A Levels

• A Levels (two-years)

Business, Finance and Travel

• Level 2 Business (one-year)
• T Level Business Management and Administration (two-years)
• T Level Marketing (two-years)
• Level 2 Travel and Tourism (one-year)

Computing and Digital

• T Level Digital Production, Design and Development (two-years)

Creative and Design

• UAL Level 3 Diploma Art and Design (one-year)
• UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (one-year)
• UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise (one-year)

Education and Early Years

• T Level Education and Early Years (two-years)

Engineering, Manufacturing and Automotive

• T Level  Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing (two-years)

Hair and Beauty

• Level 2 Hairdressing (one-year)

Health, Care and Science

• T Level Health (two-years)

Land-based, Environmental and Animal Care

• Level 2 Animal Care (two-years)
• Level 3 Countryside Management and Wildlife Conservation (two-years)
• Access to Higher Education: Veterinary Science and Zoology (one-year)

Music and Performing Arts

• Level 3 Music Performance (one-year)
• Level 2 Performing and Production Arts (two-years)
• Level 3 Performing Arts (one-year)

Sport and Public Services

• Level 2 Public Services (one-year)
• Level 2 Public Services (two-years)
• Level 3 Uniformed Public Services (one-year)
• Level 2 Sport

Entry requirements for Level 2 and Level 3

Level 3 – To study at Level 3, including all T Level and A Level programmes, you will need an average entry score of 5.0 from your best six GCSE subjects, ideally including English and Maths. Please note. To ensure your enjoyment and success, some of our Level 3 courses will have specific GCSE grade requirements.

One-year Level 2 – you’ll need the equivalent of four GCSEs at grade 3, ideally including English and maths.

Two-year Level 2 – you’ll need the equivalent of four GCSEs at grades 2 to 1, including English and maths at Level 1 or higher.

If you are interested in a specific course that is currently full, you can email us to be added to the waiting list. We will then contact you if a space becomes available.

If none of the available courses meet your needs, we encourage you to explore alternative options such as apprenticeships or other local colleges, many of which are also holding open enrolment events. Please refer to their websites for further details.

We look forward to supporting you in finding the right next step for your education.

Find us:

New Dover Road

Canterbury, Kent

CT1 3AJ

Please note: If you would like to apply for a course starting in September 2026, our applications will be open in November 2025.