International Students
Southern Regional College is an approved Education Provider and has the necessary Licence from the UK Border Agency. Southern Regional College is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for students coming to Northern Ireland for the first time. For international students, there are huge benefits.
The main advantage is the opportunity to live and study alongside students from Northern Ireland.
Fees - Full time Courses 2011/12
Studying in Northern Ireland can be great value for money. Degree courses are generally shorter than in the US and Australia because they are more intensive. Tuition fees cover the cost of your study at the College and include charges for registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation. Payment of fees will also entitle you to membership of the Library.
To provide you with help in your financial planning, the College has detailed tuition fees for new international students from September 2011 entry for the duration of the course. Any offer of a place at the College is made on the understanding that you have sufficient funds to pay for your tuition fees and your living expenses for the entire duration of your period of study.
Fees for each course are as follows:
Students from European Economic Area/Switzerland (EEA)
Further Education Courses £0
BTEC Nationals, NVQ Level 2 & 3 £0
Advanced Further Education Courses £0
Foundation Diploma Art, Private Secretarial £0
NVQ 4 Journalism, Advanced Diploma Childcare £0
Higher Education Courses £1,345
HND, Foundation Degrees £1,345
Students from NON European Economic Area/Switzerland (EEA)
Further Education Courses £4,120
BTEC Nationals, NVQ Level 2 & 3, £4,120
NVQ 4 Journalism, Advanced Diploma Childcare £4,120
Advanced Further Education £4,630
Foundation Diploma Art, Private Secretarial £4,630
Higher Education Courses £6,200
HND, Foundations Degrees £6,200
Visa & Immigration
If you are from the European Economic Area/Switzerland (EEA), then you do not need visa. If you are not from the European Economic Area/Switzerland (EEA), you must not seek entry as a visitor if you intend to study. As a visa national, you cannot switch from visitor to student status once you are in the UK.
To comply fully with UK Immigrations we recommend that you adhere to the following:
- Ensure that you have a valid passport.
- Obtain entry clearance before you travel. If you are from European Economic Area/Switzerland (EEA), you do not require a visa but may require entry clearance. If your course is longer than 6 months you must obtain entry clearance before you travel to the UK. If your course is less than 6 months, you can gain entry clearance at your point of entry to the UK.
- If you require a visa to come to the Northern Ireland, you are granted it on condition that you can pay your tuition fees and living expenses (for you and your family) without having to depend on finding work in the Northern Ireland.
All costs, documents and forms are available from your British Embassy, High Commission or visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk for current costs, online applications or to download forms. For further information on immigration and how to apply for entry clearance/visa, please read the
UKCOSA guidance notes.
Accommodation
When you have been accepted for your visa we will assist you in finding accommodation. We have a list of local Estate Agents to help you find accommodation.
Term Dates
5th September 2011 to 20th January 2012
16th January 2012 to 8th June 2012
Mid Term
31st October 2011 to 6th November 2011
13th February 2012 to 19th February 2012
How to Apply
- Application
Once we have received your application to study one of our full-time courses, it will be passed to the appropriate course tutor for consideration.
You must send the following translated into English, with your application form:- Photocopy of your Passport
- Photocopy of Certificate of any qualifications you have and their English translation and notarisation of documents.
- Original Academic record; if you are still studying, ask your school for a letter letting us know when you finish.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs.
- Recommendation letters from two referees who know you well.
- The Offer
A telephone interview can be arranged. When our tutors have decided on a course that is suitable for you, we will send you an Offer Letter and a request that you send us the deposit in Pounds Sterling. The offer letter will not help you obtain a UK visa. - Your Deposit
When we receive your deposit we will reserve your place. Deposit is one third of fees due. This deposit will ONLY be refunded if evidence of a visa refusal is submitted to the College.We will then send you a Visa Letter which you use to apply for your student visa. - Payment in Full
Remainder of the tuition fees must be paid at your enrolment on or before your first day at The College. - Cancellations
If you are unable to attend the course, you must inform us before the course starts. We will retain £100.00 for administration costs.
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