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Meet Our Students

Follow in their footsteps

Every year hundreds of young people choose North West Regional College as their next step on the road to university or employment. We are proud to have an impressive list of former students who have left the College to embark on successful careers within their chosen industries.

Read below to find out what current students and alumni have to say about their NWRC experience.

  • Image of Yolande Shannon (Art & Design)
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    NWRC is one of the best Art colleges around and it was right on my doorstep, so I thought 'why not!' and I've never looked back.
    Yolande Shannon (Art & Design)
  • Image of Declan McEleney (ApprenticeshipNI Welding)
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    Apprenticeships differ from school because you can actually earn a wage while gaining your qualifications.
    Declan McEleney (ApprenticeshipNI Welding)
  • Image of Ryan O'Connor (Media)
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    I've won 11 awards at independent film festivals, including Best Director and Best Short Film. The support I received at NWRC gave me the confidence to pursue my passion.
    Ryan O'Connor (Media)
  • Image of Annie McCafferty (Access in Combined Studies)
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    My lecturers have been so supportive and helpful, the course modules are enjoyable and there's plenty of opportunities for students.
    Annie McCafferty (Access in Combined Studies)
  • Image of Aileen Barber (Computing)
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    The Computing department at NWRC is top class. I just received a £22k bursary from the JP McManus Scholarship to support me in my studies!
    Aileen Barber (Computing)
  • Image of Blake Walker Dunlop (Performing Arts)
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    Performing in front of a live audience was the best experience of my life. Auditioning for a character written on paper and making them come to life is exhilarating!
    Blake Walker Dunlop (Performing Arts)
  • Image of Morgan Nutt (Apprenticeship NI Wall & Floor Tiling)
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    When I completed my GCSEs I knew that I wanted to go to College to learn a trade. During my course I had the opportunity to compete at the UK WorldSkills finals in England. Now I'm one of the UK's top tilers!
    Morgan Nutt (Apprenticeship NI Wall & Floor Tiling)
  • Image of Jack McDonald (Art & Design)
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    During my time at NWRC Limavady, I felt nothing but accepted, welcomed and encouraged. The tutors push you to achieve at the highest level.
    Jack McDonald (Art & Design)
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