The event, on Monday February 3, showcased the diverse range of courses available at the state-of-the-art £46 million campus.
The landmark event provided an excellent opportunity for prospective students, along with their families and friends to tour the industry-standard facilities, meet staff and employers and explore the wide variety of courses on offer. These include GCSE-equivalent (Level 2 Diploma/Traineeships) A-Level equivalent (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma/Apprenticeships) and Higher Education options such as Foundation
Degrees and Higher Level Apprenticeships.
Home to over 150 staff and 1,300 students, the purpose-built campus features more than 50 new education and training spaces. These include specialist laboratories, modern hair and beauty salons, dedicated animal management areas, a fully equipped television studio and a training restaurant open to the public.
Applications for Further Education (full-time), Higher Education and Apprenticeship are now open for September 2025. Visit www.nrc.ac.uk and start your career journey today at Northern Regional College.

5. EDUCATION
Simon Clarke, Northern Regional College Hospitality Lecturer, Zoey McMenamin and Millie McMenamin. Photo: NRC

6. EDUCATION
Northern Regional College Level 3 in Children’s Care Learning & Development students, Katelynne King, Eva Simpson and Ceara McAuley helping out at the Open Day. Photo: NRC

7. EDUCATION
Holly Verner, Lisa Verner, Lucy Verner and Stuart Cullen, Northern Regional College Media Lecturer Photo: NRC

8. EDUCATION
Sophie Linton and Stacey Maxwell from First Choice Selection Services Ltd. Photo: NRC