Southern Regional College
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Southern Regional College (SRC) is the name of the new regional further and higher education college in the Southern area of Northern Ireland
in the United Kingdom
.
The Southern Regional College was formed on 1 August 2007 when three of Northern Ireland's further education colleges merged to become the SRC. The new SRC comprises the former FE colleges at Armagh
, Newry
and Upper Bann
. There are a total of 6 campuses across the geographical region and the College incorporates four council districts.
Southern Regional College is the largest Further and Higher Education College outside of Belfast in Northern Ireland. With a total of six campuses across the counties of Armagh and Down and covering four district councils, the College offers further and higher education.
At further education level, the College offers courses from BTEC Level 1 Diplomas, through NVQ's, National Diplomas and A levels. Full time and part time courses are available. SRC also offers Apprenticeship Training programmes.
SRC currently caters for approximately 32,000 students each year and has in excess of 1,100 members of staff.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
The Southern Regional College was formed on 1 August 2007 when three of Northern Ireland's further education colleges merged to become the SRC. The new SRC comprises the former FE colleges at Armagh
Armagh
Armagh is a large settlement in Northern Ireland, and the county town of County Armagh. It is a site of historical importance for both Celtic paganism and Christianity and is the seat, for both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland, of the Archbishop of Armagh...
, Newry
Newry
Newry is a city in Northern Ireland. The River Clanrye, which runs through the city, formed the historic border between County Armagh and County Down. It is from Belfast and from Dublin. Newry had a population of 27,433 at the 2001 Census, while Newry and Mourne Council Area had a population...
and Upper Bann
Upper Bann
Upper Bann can refer to:*Upper Bann *Upper Bann...
. There are a total of 6 campuses across the geographical region and the College incorporates four council districts.
Southern Regional College is the largest Further and Higher Education College outside of Belfast in Northern Ireland. With a total of six campuses across the counties of Armagh and Down and covering four district councils, the College offers further and higher education.
At further education level, the College offers courses from BTEC Level 1 Diplomas, through NVQ's, National Diplomas and A levels. Full time and part time courses are available. SRC also offers Apprenticeship Training programmes.
SRC currently caters for approximately 32,000 students each year and has in excess of 1,100 members of staff.
Campuses
The college's main campuses locations are:- ArmaghArmaghArmagh is a large settlement in Northern Ireland, and the county town of County Armagh. It is a site of historical importance for both Celtic paganism and Christianity and is the seat, for both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland, of the Archbishop of Armagh...
(Lonsdale, Lisnally Lane, Hamiltonsbawn Road Industrial Estate) - BanbridgeBanbridgeBanbridge is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the River Bann and the A1 road. It was named after a bridge built over the Bann in 1712. The town grew as a coaching stop on the road from Belfast to Dublin and thrived from Irish linen manufacturing...
- KilkeelKilkeelKilkeel is a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is the main fishing port on the Down coast, and its harbour houses one of the largest fishing fleets in Ireland. It had a population of 6,338 people according to the 2001 Census...
- LurganLurganLurgan is a town in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The town is near the southern shore of Lough Neagh and in the north-eastern corner of the county. Part of the Craigavon Borough Council area, Lurgan is about 18 miles south-west of Belfast and is linked to the city by both the M1 motorway...
- NewryNewryNewry is a city in Northern Ireland. The River Clanrye, which runs through the city, formed the historic border between County Armagh and County Down. It is from Belfast and from Dublin. Newry had a population of 27,433 at the 2001 Census, while Newry and Mourne Council Area had a population...
(Patrick Street East, Patrick Street West, Greenbank, Model) - PortadownPortadownPortadown is a town in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The town sits on the River Bann in the north of the county, about 23 miles south-west of Belfast...