Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position37th percentile
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University profile
Stranmillis University College in profile
Stranmillis University College is a higher education college. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
1922
Founded
7
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for Stranmillis University College, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position93rd percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position70th percentile
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About Stranmillis University College
Stranmillis University College is a higher education college, founded in 1922.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5DY.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about Stranmillis University College at a glance.
1922
Founded
Belfast
Location
7
Programmes listed
Higher education college
Institution type
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Degree-awarding body
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to Stranmillis University College through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, Stranmillis University College considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to Stranmillis University College through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at Stranmillis University College
7 programmes at Stranmillis University College. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Studies | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Business and Enterprise with Education | BEd (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Mathematics with Education | BEd (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Religious Studies with Education | BEd (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Technology and Design with Education | BEd (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Physical Education and Sport | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Primary | BEd (Hons) | General Studies |
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Complete programme list for Stranmillis University College; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (7 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
Stranmillis University College is a campus-based higher education college in Belfast.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Belfast
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at Stranmillis University College in Belfast. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
1,430
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
1%
International
students from outside the UK
29%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White99%
Mixed1%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is Stranmillis University College right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Belfast
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about Stranmillis University College, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
Stranmillis University College awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
Tuition is set under Northern Ireland’s own student-finance system. For eligible Northern Ireland-domiciled students, the 2026/27 tuition loan is up to £4,985 when studying in Northern Ireland and £9,790 elsewhere in the UK.
A clear, structured route
Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Belfast with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read Stranmillis University College’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
Stranmillis University College awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
Stranmillis University College is in Northern Ireland. Your funding route depends on where you normally live, not only where you study. Eligible Northern Ireland-domiciled students apply through Student Finance NI. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
For eligible NI-domiciled students in 2026/27: up to £4,985 when studying in Northern Ireland, or £9,790 elsewhere in the UK.
Maintenance support
A mix of grant and loan from Student Finance NI, weighted to household income.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Named scholarships & bursaries
Named awards Stranmillis University College offers, on top of standard student finance, pulled from the university’s own pages. Always confirm current eligibility and deadlines on the source page.
Means-tested · £500
Stranmillis University College Bursary
full-time UK students from households with income up to £19,203
Details →Extracted from Stranmillis University College’s official course and funding pages.
Frequently asked questions about Stranmillis University College
Is Stranmillis University College officially recognised?
Yes. Stranmillis University College is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
What can I study at Stranmillis University College?
7 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to Stranmillis University College?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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