How to Apply

You can access your online account by clicking here or alternatively by clicking on "Students" in the main menu and selecting My Course Application.

Log into your account to track the status of your application, update your personal information, add your qualifications, upload evidence of results, upload photographic ID and check communications you have received.

You can apply online now and our Admissions Team will review your application and follow up accordingly via email. View our How to Apply page for a step-by-step guide on applying for a full-time course at NWRC.

Find your course online or download a course guide.

Please note: To enrol on a Full-Time course at NWRC you must be over 16 years of age on or before 1st July in year of entry. An aptitude test and/or interview may be required to gain entry onto some courses.

It is important to note that we process enrolments on a 'first come, first served' basis and courses fill up quickly so don't delay, apply today.

Part-Time enrolments for courses starting from September usually open in May. Follow us on social media to stay up to date.

You can enrol for a part-time course online, by post, phone (using credit or debit card) or in-person at any of our main campuses during normal office hours.

For more information please visit our part-time course section or contact admissions@nwrc.ac.uk.

Username / Email

• You can log into your account using the personal email address you used when originally setting-up your online account
• Your 'Username' is the first part of your personal email address (up to the @ symbol). E.g JoeBloggs123@hotmail.com would be "JoeBloggs123"

Password

• On the online application screen, click ‘Forgot your password’
• Enter your Username
• You will receive an email with a link to reset the password to your account

If you are still having trouble accessing your online account please contact the IT Helpdesk on 028 7127 6565 between 8:30am and 5pm (9am to 4pm on Fridays), or email IS.Helpdesk@nwrc.ac.uk.

If you have entered your username or password incorrectly 3 times your account will be temporarily locked. You should try to log in again after 60 minutes. Alternatively, you can contact the IT Helpdesk on 028 7127 6565 or email IS.Helpdesk@nwrc.ac.uk.

You can add qualifications you are currently studying or have already received, by logging into your online and going to the Qualifications page.

If you have met the course criteria for your chosen course you can upload your results and a copy of your proof of identification online by following the steps below.

1. Scan or take a clear photograph of your qualifications and proof of identification (Note: Must include your name and date of birth).
   
2. Log in to your online account by entering the Username and Password that you registered with initially.
   
3. Select the Evidence tab from the navigation menu on the left-hand side.
4. Select Evidence Type from the drop-down menu (e.g. Exam Results).
5. Under File(s) to Upload click 'Browse' and select the photograph/document you saved in Step 1.
6. Click Upload and you will receive a pop-up message to show that your evidence was uploaded successfully (Note: The results uploaded must match the information provided in your application)
   
7. The document(s) will now appear at the top of the screen to show it was uploaded successfully.

If you experience any technical difficulties or would like to discuss your application with a member of staff please contact admissions@nwrc.ac.uk call 028 7127 6000.

For information on how to pay for your Part-Time course please visit our How to Pay section on the website. Here you will find all methods of payments and convenient ways to pay.

All of our applications and enrolments are processed online and all correspondence will be communicated via email. Please check your email for up-to-date correspondence. It might be worthwhile checking your junk mail also. During busy times in August and September, it could take up to 3 working days to receive a response.

If you have not received a response within 3 days, please email our Admission Team at admissions@nwrc.ac.uk.

The method in which your interview / information session will take place will be indicated in more detail in your email correspondence from the College. Your interview / information session methods may vary from face-to-face, telephone or online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

During this session you will have an opportunity to meet College staff and find out more about the course you have applied for so please use this as an opportunity to ask questions.

Don’t worry if you are unable to attend. Simply let us know in advance via email admissions@nwrc.ac.uk and we will reschedule the date of your interview or information session.

Simply email admissions@nwrc.ac.uk advising on which course you would like to change to and our friendly staff will be happy to assist.

To avoid disappointment we recommend you contact us as soon as possible to request a change as places can fill up quickly.

All course information is available on our college website. You can also download one of our course guides.

For in-depth course information and advice, you can contact our Careers Academy at careers@nwrc.ac.uk and one of our experienced careers advisors will get in touch, and arrange an appointment if necessary.

Our Student Finance team can provide you with advice and guidance on funding options available to support you during your studies. Whether it’s advice on fees, loans and bursaries, or how to access the benefits you're entitled to, we can help.

Depending on your circumstances you may also be eligible to claim financial help towards expenses associated with your course, such as:

• Travel to and from College
• Books, materials and equipment
• Uniform
• Maintenance/living costs
• Childcare

For more information, or to get help completing your student finance application, contact studentfinance@nwrc.ac.uk.

Letters are available upon request at any of our main receptions (Strand Road, Limavady and Strabane campus). To request a letter you MUST bring proof of identification. Please note, letters will state the name of the course you are enrolled in and also the start and end date for the course.

If you require additional information to be added to your letter, please email dataprotection@nwrc.ac.uk

If you are under 19 years of age on 1st July in year of entry, live more than 3 miles from your nearest college and are studying a Further Education course (Level 3 and under) you may be entitled to free transportation to and from the College.

Check eligibility and apply directly for a bus pass through the Education Authority website.

If you are not eligible for a bus pass, you may be entitled to support from the College Hardship Fund. Contact studentfinance@nwrc.ac.uk for advice.

The College uses a wide variety of Social Media channels to communicate. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn to stay up to date with the latest events, competitions, news and what our students get up to.