Kirsty Hanna, Queen’s University Belfast Foundation Degree Early Childhood Studies

“I came to SERC because I wasn’t ready to make the big jump to university. The class sizes are small, so I felt less intimidated in the classroom and it was easy to get to know my classmates. I am getting great experience working with children and hope to become a teacher. My placements are great CV boosters, the lecturers are helpful and the balance between practical and theoretical work is great."

"I would recommend this course to anyone, the fees are less than university, I could apply for a student loan, I have access to student discounts, and I get to graduate alongside my peers. On completion of this course I intend to continue my studies before entering the workplace full time.”