Moving Forward with SERC

Explore your next steps in education at our online open days, when you can put questions to lecturers about the qualifications available at SERC as you progress along the pathway to your chosen career. 

We are hosting a series of live Q and A sessions on Tuesday 09 and Wednesday 10 March from 1pm to 6.15pm

There are sessions hosted by each school at SERC, as well as events discussing Traineeships and Apprenticeships and our support services.

These live, interactive webinars will show why you’re better off at SERC, where you will be supported to learn and achieve ready to join the next generation of professionals.  You need to register, free, on Eventbrite.

Heather McKee, Director of Strategic Planning, Quality and Support at SERC said, “At our online Open Days, students are invited to put questions to lecturers in live Question and Answer sessions hosted for the full range of subject areas, Traineeships and Apprenticeships, and support services including Learning Support and Student Finance."

You can apply now for courses starting in September – check out our online prospectuses and explore course listings on the SERC website.

Book your place at our open days here.

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Why study a Higher Education Course with SERC?

Higher Education courses are those from Level 4 to Level 6 and include Degrees, Foundation Degrees, HNDs, HNCs and Higher Level Apprenticeships.

Fact 1 - Achieve - Our Higher Education students have an achievement rate of 94%. HE courses such as Foundation Degrees, Higher Level Apprenticeships and HNDs are recognised and valued qualifications, equipping the next generation of professionals to enter the workforce and support a growing economy.

Fact 2 - Save Money - Studying at SERC is much less expensive than university. With average Full-Time Foundation Degrees costing just £2,500 and average University fees in NI at £3,935 and in GB at £9,000. Studying Full-Time Higher Education at SERC can save approximately £1500 per year.

Fact 3 - Experienced Staff - In addition to teaching qualifications SERC staff must also have professional qualifications in a range of disciplines. These include software engineering, electronics, applied science, hospitality and many more. SERC staff are experts in the use of our industry standard equipment and software, often providing specialist training to industry

Fact 4 - Support - We offer impartial advice and guidance. From award winning Careers Advisors to support with additional learning needs, SERC offers all the support you need to succeed. Industry professionals broaden students’ horizons, raise their aspirations and inform them of all the career options available in their chosen field. Masterclasses and site visits from industry professionals help to prepare students for the real world of work.

Fact 5 - University Links - Our Foundation Degrees are accredited by universities. By studying a Foundation Degree or Degree with SERC you can become an associate student of Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), Ulster University or Queen’s University Belfast. This means you will receive a certificate from the university itself and you can benefit from their student services such as their Learning Resource Centres and Sports Centres, as well as SERC’s facilities. Our excellent links with these universities also mean on completion of your Foundation Degree there is a natural progression route for you to top up your qualification to a Degree.

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