South West College is celebrating an outstanding 93% overall student satisfaction rating in the latest National Student Survey (NSS), highlighting the positive experiences of students across its Higher Education provision.
The results reflect the quality of teaching, academic support, learning resources and wider student experience delivered across the College’s diverse range of Higher Education programmes.
Improvements were recorded across every area measured, with the number of courses achieving the threshold for published results increasing from six to 11. This demonstrates growing student engagement and provides further insight into the positive experiences of learners studying at South West College.
A particularly strong result was recorded for assessment and feedback, with 96.7% of students agreeing that assessments allowed them to demonstrate what they had learned.
Several programmes achieved 100% overall satisfaction, including Social Work, Early Childhood Studies, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering & Surveying, and Science in Health & Social Care. These results reflect the commitment and dedication of academic staff in providing high-quality, supportive and career-focused learning experiences.
The NSS gathers feedback from Higher Education students on the quality of their courses and learning experience. The findings help institutions recognise areas of strength, identify opportunities for improvement and provide valuable information for prospective students when choosing where to study.
Celine McCartan, Principal and Chief Executive at South West College, said:
“We are delighted with these results, which reflect the dedication of our staff and the quality of the learning experience provided across our Higher Education programmes. Student feedback is invaluable in helping us celebrate success, identify areas for improvement and continue delivering the highest standards of teaching and support.
“We are particularly pleased to see improvements across every area measured and the positive feedback from students across such a wide range of programmes. We remain committed to ensuring our students feel supported, challenged and equipped with the knowledge and skills to achieve their ambitions.”
Further highlighting the positive student experience, 86.6% of students surveyed said they would recommend South West College to a friend.
With a supportive learning environment, industry-relevant programmes and opportunities to develop the skills employers value, South West College continues to provide students with the opportunity to achieve their ambitions close to home.