South Eastern Regional College

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is Northern Ireland's top-performing further and higher education college, delivering real learning for real life across seven campuses in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards, Newcastle, Ballynahinch and Holywood. SERC offers a broad curriculum from post-GCSE to degree level, including full-time and part-time Further Education courses, Higher Education programmes (HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Honours Degrees), Higher Level Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships, Traineeships and professional development for businesses. Higher Education programmes are validated by The Open University, Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University and Liverpool John Moores University. SERC is recognised as consistently above the UK benchmark in the National Student Survey and achieved a 95% full-time HE student achievement rate in 2023–24. International students are supported by a dedicated International Team and the college hosts internationally recognised examinations including IELTS, SAT and GED. Students benefit from modern, industry-standard facilities, work placements, international opportunities through the Turing Scheme and Study USA programme, an active Students' Union and extensive welfare and financial support services.