SAC Learning

Every year students from Ireland decide to travel out of the Republic, or from Northern Ireland, to undertake third level study.

This desire to travel and seek wider horizons has been the case for Irish people for centuries as they have looked beyond their shore to find exciting new life options.

As an EU member state, those from the Republic of Ireland are free to travel and remain in the UK. Many students establish a base in their new country and stay on in the future.

For others Scotland or other parts of the UK can be a temporary home where they can acquire new skills before returning home to settle in their local community.

Social Reward and New Experiences

During your stay abroad you will test yourself with unfamiliar situations, learning more about your strengths and ability to adapt. You will manage without the immediate support of your friends and family and will achieve new levels of independence.

You will have the chance to explore the new culture you live in and compare it with the culture from home giving you new insights into the value of both.

New friendships will be forged and your travel and living experiences will stay with you and encourage you to continue your learning about other people and places.

Whatever motivates you to choose study abroad, SAC is a destination that can help you have a unique student experience and the chance to gain skills and knowledge for life and an appropriate career in the land based industries.

Beat the Competition and Gain Professional Advantage

In Ireland, when a subject is very popular and places limited by intense competition, studying in the UK can be a viable alternatve: common examples would include science-related subjects, engineering, law and health related study.

Another critical motivator can be to find the ‘best’ place to study a subject or specialisation. Perhaps the desired course is not available in Ireland as a distinct undergraduate option. For these reasons SAC is an ideal option!

The success of our graduates is something we are proud of with 92% of our students finding work or ongoing study related to their field within 6 months of graduation.

In the long-term you will find that an overseas qualification can give you an advantage in the job market where ever you apply. Employers acknowledge the additional life experience your overseas study has given you. They recognise the soft skills you have acquired such as more sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and values - your ability to communicate effectively with a diversity of people; your adaptability in new situations and the maturity you will have gained through your time as an international student are valued attributes.