The results are in!
The 2024 National Student Survey (NSS) results have been published, with North West Regional College (NWRC) receiving higher positivity scores than the UK HE sector average in every single question asked! 😍🎉
NWRC achieved an overall satisfaction score of 93%, which is 13% higher than the UK/NI sector average (80%).
Higher Education students have rated their experience at NWRC as the BEST in 6 out of 7 categories. We also ranked ahead of Queen's University Belfast, Stranmillis University College, St Mary’s University College and Ulster University, making NWRC the top ranked HE provider in Northern Ireland in the following areas:
- Teaching
- Learning Opportunities
- Assessment and Feedback
- Organisation and Management
- Learning Resources
- Student Voice
Other highlights from the survey show:
- 100% of students agree work placement added value to their learning journey
- 99% of students said the IT resources and facilities available have supported their learning
- 98% of students agree their course has improved their career prospects
- 98% of students would recommend NWRC to a friend
- 97% said that they were challenged to achieve their best work
- 96% said the practical activities on their course has helped their learning
- 94% of students said staff were good at explaining things and made the subject more engaging
- 93% said their tutors were easy to contact (NI average 86%) and effectively supported their learning (96% against NI average of 87% and UK sector average of 86%)
"The latest NSS results are a testament to the hard work and student-centred approach employed by all our staff. We are delighted to have been ranked Northern Ireland’s No.1 in a range of the key areas outlined in the survey."
Leo MurphyNWRC Principal and Chief Executive
What is the NSS?
The National Student Survey (NSS) is an annual survey that collects the opinions of final year, higher education students from across the UK and Northern Ireland on their College / University experience. The key aim of this survey is to help prospective students make informed decisions on where to study.
Survey data is collected by the market research organisation Ipsos-MORI and published by The Office for Students.
