What SE Health does

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is a publicly funded Further and Higher Education college located in Northern Ireland, operating across seven campuses in Lisburn, Bangor, Downpatrick, Newtownards, Holywood, Newcastle, and Ballynahinch. The institution delivers more than 400 courses spanning full-time vocational pathways, part-time adult learning, apprenticeships, traineeships, higher education degrees, and professional skills training, serving segments including post-GCSE school leavers, adult returners, higher education students, local employers, and international students from countries including China, Poland, Belarus, and Sudan. SERC reports 95% student satisfaction, 91% overall achievement, and 95% achievement for full-time HE students in 2023-24.

The college's technology stack is built on standard educational platforms: Microsoft Teams for online collaboration, Moodle for learning management, and a proprietary Course Wizard tool for prospective student course discovery. Underlying degree programmes are validated through partnerships with Ulster University, The Open University, Liverpool John Moores University, Queen's University Belfast, and Pearson as awarding body. SERC's revenue model is multi-streamed: HE tuition fees (variable by student domicile), part-time course fees with concessionary rates, employer-facing business support and training services, and public-facing hospitality venues (The McNeill Room and The Linen Room) that serve as practical training facilities while generating secondary revenue. The college participates in the Belfast Region City Deal and operates an International Office to support overseas recruitment.

Name

SE Health

Legal name

South Eastern Regional College

Website

https://serc.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is a publicly funded Further and Higher Education college in Northern Ireland operating seven campuses, delivering 400+ courses to school leavers, adult learners, HE students, and local employers.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lisburn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Higher Education: HE courses charge tuition fees to students. Northern Ireland domiciled students can apply for loans for tuition fees and maintenance. Students from England, Scotland, and Wales pay higher tuition rates.
2. Part-Time Course Fees: Part-time courses require fee payment. Some part-time accredited courses offer concessionary rates for eligible students including those aged 60+, those receiving benefits, and those eligible for the Right to Time Off for Study or Training.
3. Business Support and Training: The college provides professional skills courses, assured skills programmes, and innovation training to businesses for a fee.
4. Public Restaurants and Hospitality Venues: Student-operated restaurants including The McNeill Room and The Linen Room provide meals to the public at affordable prices, generating revenue while providing practical student experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SERC delivers further education (vocational, full-time and part-time courses), higher education programmes (degrees, foundation degrees, HNCs/HNDs), apprenticeships, traineeships, and business support training across seven campuses in Northern Ireland. It offers over 400 courses validated by partner universities (Ulster, Open University, Liverpool John Moores, Queen's Belfast) and awarding body Pearson. Additional public-facing facilities include student-run restaurants, hair and beauty salons, a theatre, and room hire services.

Product overview

The source content does not describe SE Health products or services. The provided source data pertains to South Eastern Regional College (SERC), a further education college in Northern Ireland, which offers vocational courses, apprenticeships, higher education programs, and business support services across multiple campuses in the Belfast Region. This content is not applicable to SE Health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Further Education Courses Vocational further education courses delivered on a full-time basis from post-GCSE up to university level, connecting students of all ages to employment opportunities. Aimed at school leavers and young learners seeking practical qualifications and pathways into skilled employment or further study.
• Part-Time Courses Part-time courses enabling adults to re-skill, upskill, change careers, or gain qualifications for career progression. Designed for working adults and returners balancing study with other responsibilities.
• Higher Education Programmes Degree-level programmes including full degrees, foundation degrees, Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs), validated by partner universities including Ulster University, The Open University, Liverpool John Moores University, Queen's University Belfast, and awarding body Pearson.
• Apprenticeships and Higher Level Apprenticeships Work-based apprenticeship programmes combining on-the-job training with college-based vocational learning. Higher Level Apprenticeships allow learners to earn while they learn alongside degree-level study.
• NI Traineeships Northern Ireland traineeship programmes designed to prepare learners for sustained employment or further vocational training.
• Skills for Life and Work Essential skills programmes supporting learners to develop core life and work capabilities, often targeted at those needing foundational skills to progress into further learning or employment.
• Business Support and Training Tailored professional skills courses, Assured Skills programmes, and innovation training delivered to local employers. Supports workforce development, professional upskilling, and business innovation, with links into the Belfast Region City Deal.
• Public Restaurants and Hospitality Venues Student-operated restaurants including The McNeill Room (Downpatrick) and The Linen Room, open to the public for affordable meals while providing practical hospitality training experience for learners.
• International Student Programmes International degree programmes and English language preparation for students from abroad (e.g., China, Poland, Belarus, Sudan), supported by the college's International Office and including Turing Scheme and Study USA international study opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% overall student satisfaction rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Ulster UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUlster University validates foundation degree programmes offered at SERC. Students can complete foundation degrees in various disciplines including Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management, Integrative Counselling Practice, Sport, Coaching and Fitness, Early Childhood Studies, and Mechatronic Engineering. These programmes combine academic study with work-based learning.
• The Open UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Open University validates foundation degrees and top-up honours degrees at SERC. SERC is a partner institution of The Open University, offering programmes including Foundation Degrees in Culinary Arts, Industry 4.0, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Cloud Computing Technologies, and Motorsport Engineering.
• Liverpool John Moores UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiverpool John Moores University validates honours degree programmes at SERC, including BSc (Hons) Business Management. This partnership provides pathways for students to earn UK honours degrees through SERC's regional campuses.
• Queen's University BelfastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueen's University Belfast validates the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies offered at SERC in partnership with Stranmillis University College. This programme is suitable for those wishing to work in early years settings.
• PearsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPearson is an awarding body for BTEC Higher National Certificates (HNC) at Level 4 and Higher National Diplomas (HND) at Level 5 across various subjects including Engineering, Computing, Business, Construction Management, and Animal Management.
• Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSERC participates in the Belfast Region City Deal, which is a major investment initiative supporting economic growth and innovation across the region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Open University: One of SERC's core validating university partners and a major UK distance learning higher education provider offering flexible degree pathways to a broad national audience.
• Pearson: SERC's awarding body partner for BTEC HNC/HND qualifications, also a global education company providing vocational qualifications and assessments worldwide.
• Queen's University Belfast: SERC's validating partner for Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies and a major Northern Ireland university competing for HE students in the region.
• Ulster University: Major Northern Ireland university and SERC's validating partner for foundation degrees, also a competitor in higher education offerings across the region.

Direct peers

• South West College: Northern Ireland FE college with multiple campuses offering vocational, apprenticeship, and higher education programs aligned with regional skills needs.
• North West Regional College: Northern Ireland FE college providing FE, HE, and professional training across campuses in the North West region, comparable in scale and mission to SERC.
• Belfast Metropolitan College: Major Northern Ireland Further Education college serving the Belfast region with similar vocational and higher education offerings, directly competing for the same student pool and employer training contracts.
• Northern Regional College: Northern Ireland FE college operating multiple campuses with similar further education, higher education, apprenticeship, and business training programs in the Northern region.
• Loughborough College: UK Further Education college offering vocational, technical, and higher education courses with a similar FE/HE hybrid model and apprenticeship offerings.
• Southern Regional College: Northern Ireland FE college with a comparable multi-campus model offering FE, HE, apprenticeship, and business training across the Southern region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/s_erc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/serctv
• Facebookfacebook.com/www.serc.ac.uk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/south-eastern-regional-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/serc.ac.uk
• TikToktiktok.com/@serc.ac.uk?lang=en

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