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Completing UCAS? Choose South West College for University-Level Study in Northern Ireland

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Take the next step in your UCAS journey with South West College

Offering university-level courses designed in partnership with leading Higher Education institutions and employers. At SWC, you can gain a university-accredited qualification, develop career-focused skills, and enjoy the advantages of studying locally.

Our University-Level Courses

We offer a wide range of Higher Education programmes through UCAS, including:

  • Higher National Certificates (HNCs)
  • Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)
  • Foundation Degrees
  • Honours Degrees
  • Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs)

All our courses are developed with industry input to ensure your qualification is relevant, respected, and ready for the real world.

Our University-Level Courses

All of our Higher Education and Higher Level Apprenticeship courses are career-focused, to help you get where you want to be at work, with many available to study as part-time and day release options, to fit your schedule.

Why Choose South West College?

Stay local and benefit from a supportive, affordable, and high-quality university experience.

  • Lower tuition fees than traditional universities
  • Smaller class sizes for focused teaching and personalised support
  • Flexible full-time or part-time study options
  • University partnerships with prestigious institutions
  • Tutors with real industry experience
  • Industry-standard facilities and technology
  • Accredited qualifications designed around employer needs
  • Opportunity to travel internationally

If you’re completing your UCAS application, make sure to choose South West College for your university-level study. For more information please contact our admissions team via email at admissions@swc.ac.uk

Completing my foundation degree in computer science at SWC was one of the best decisions I ever made, I loved being able to study without having to stay away from home and it saved me a lot of money compared to the cost of going to a university elsewhere.
Katie Gallagher
Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Computing

If you’re completing your UCAS application, make sure to choose South West College for your university-level study. For more information please contact our admissions team via email at Admissions@swc.ac.uk