South West College (SWC) is celebrating after being shortlisted in three of nine categories at the 2026 Open College Network (OCN) NI Learning Endeavour Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of both learners and staff across the College.

19 Jun 2026

South West College (SWC) is pleased to announce a new Level 2 Traineeship in Applied Science at its award-winning Erne Campus, with applications now open for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for GCSE school leavers and those individuals looking to progress into science-related study or careers.

19 Jun 2026

Motor Vehicle apprentices from South West College (SWC) have achieved outstanding success at the prestigious 2026 WorldSkills UK IMI Skills Competition National Qualifiers for Automotive Technology, held at the Delphi Academy in Leamington Spa.

19 Jun 2026

Sarah Wills, 27, from Portadown, is currently studying the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice at South West College (SWC) Dungannon and describes the course as excellent, crediting it with transforming her lifelong passion for drawing into a flourishing creative career and a published children’s book.

19 Jun 2026

Students at South West College's (SWC) Erne Campus are celebrating the successful completion of their Ulster University BSc (Hons) Business Studies (Top-Up) degree, with graduates Margaret McCrory from Gortin, Rebecca Galbraith from Fintona and Nick Collen from Enniskillen sharing how SWC's flexible higher education pathway helped them achieve their ambitions.

15 Jun 2026

The event saw Northern Ireland's six further education colleges come together to recognise and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of students and staff who have made a significant contribution to further education.

12 Jun 2026

A new era of higher education opportunities in the hair, beauty and barbering industry is set to begin at South West College (SWC) with the launch of two new innovative degree pathways validated by the Open University.

12 Jun 2026

Currently studying the Foundation Degree in Hair and Beauty Business Management at South West College's Omagh Campus, Tracey has already built a successful career in the beauty industry. Now, she is combining her industry experience with higher education to take the next step towards her long-term ambition of becoming a Beauty Therapy lecturer.

09 Jun 2026

South West College has been recognised as a leading contributor to the development of Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs), playing a central role in strengthening skills, supporting employers and driving economic growth across Northern Ireland.

03 Jun 2026

For Enniskillen student Jakub Szpreglewski, returning to education was about more than gaining a qualification — it was about completing a journey he began over 20 years ago and reigniting his passion for the hospitality industry

02 Jun 2026