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With GCSE results now out, students may be wondering what their next steps should be. Students can continue to A-level, or consider alternative qualifications, such as Level 3 Advanced Technical Awards and Extended Diplomas on offer at Southern Regional College. Students on these programmes achieved outstanding results on Thursday 15th August 2024, with many securing spots at top universities to progress their career plans.
Advanced Technical Awards and Extended Diplomas at Level 3 are equivalent to three A-levels and offer students the opportunity to study a subject matter in depth. Subject choices at the College are vast with eighteen subjects to choose from including Applied Science, Construction and the Built Environment, Forensic and Criminal Investigation and Uniformed Public and Protective Services. These programmes ensure students have a high standard of knowledge and practical skills, allowing them to progress to degree programmes or employment.
The College had 338 students awaiting results for Advanced Technical Awards or Extended Diplomas this year, with 78 students receiving triple Distinctions, the equivalent to three A grades at A-levels and a further 8 students receiving triple Distinction*, the equivalent to three A* grades.
Students from the Newry campuses with fantastic results include Niamh Byrne from Mayobridge who studied the Applied Science Advanced Technical Award. Niamh is progressing to study Paramedic Science at Edinburgh University this September.
Jack Dougan from Banbridge who studied the Advanced Technical Award in Engineering has secured his place on the Mechanical Engineering degree at Ulster University. Fellow Engineering student Joshua Danks from Kilkeel is returning to SRC to study the Engineering (Mechatronics) Higher Level Apprenticeship having accepted an opportunity to work with Collins Aerospace during his apprenticeship. Likewise, Noah Bennett from Rathfriland who studied the Construction and the Built Environment Advanced Technical Award is returning to study the Construction (Digital Construction Management) Higher Level Apprenticeship following an apprenticeship job offer from Herron Contractors.
Health and Social Care continues to be a popular course of study with many students on this Advanced Technical Award achieving the highest grades. This includes Tamlyn Calvert from Bessbrook, Megan Heslip from Annalong and Paris Mooney from Mayobridge.
During their Art & Design Extended Diploma course, students Alice Totkova from Warrenpoint and Tommy Campbell from Markethill studied a range of art mediums. This included fine art, illustration, photography, textiles, printmaking and animation. Having now completed the Art & Design Extended Diploma, both Alice and Tommy are returning to SRC to undertake the Art & Design Foundation Diploma. Afterwards, both intend on applying for university to specialise in their preferred art medium.
Sport and Exercise student Matthew Morris from Kilkeel is delighted to be progressing onto a Health Physiology course at Ulster University this September.
Lee Campbell, Interim Principal & CEO of Southern Regional College commented:
“The exceptional results achieved by this year’s level 3 Advanced Technical Award and Extended Diploma students is a testament to their own hard work and dedication and the exceptional teaching and learning provided by our dedicated faculty staff.
SRC is committed to offering alternative pathways for students to progress and excel. Traditional academic study does not suit every learner and the College offer a range of routes to success. When students engage with subjects they are passionate about, they inevitably thrive and succeed. Advanced Technical Awards and Extended Diplomas provide this valuable opportunity.
We are thrilled with the achievements of all our students, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming our new students in September.”
Students interested in studying at Southern Regional College’s, should visit the College’s website (www.src.ac.uk) for a full listing of courses post GCSE. Applications are accepted online.
Those interested can also contact the admissions team on 0300 123 1223 or email admissions@src.ac.uk.
