The Open University has validated courses for January intake at SERC

Students can follow an OU Foundation Degree course in Cloud Computing Technologies, or in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, or in Culinary Arts at the College’s Bangor, Downpatrick and Lisburn campuses.

Ken Webb, Principal and Chief Executive, SERC, said: “The new courses will broaden the options for learners in the areas of computing and culinary arts and will enable more students to benefit from SERC’s employment-focussed, technical higher education curriculum.

"The programmes have been designed to reflect industry need and provide students both a progression pathway into higher level studies or employment for the sectors.”

John D’Arcy, Director, The Open University in Ireland, said: “The Open University is delighted to partner with SERC and provide validation for these awards. Further Education Colleges are at the heart of their communities.

"The validation process enables FE colleges to put on a wider range of technical courses, supporting more people in local communities to secure high skill, high wage jobs, growing the economy to help tackle the cost of living crisis.​

"SERC is a dynamic College and we are excited to work with them and explore new areas of working to enhance this provision.”

Applications are now open for courses commencing in January 2023. For further information on the courses available, visit the SERC website at www.serc.ac.uk.