WELCOME
We are delighted that you have chosen to apply to Stranmillis University College and would like to take the opportunity to offer our congratulations on being offered a place on the PGCE (Early Years) course. We look forward to welcoming you onto campus at the start of the new academic year to begin an exciting journey as part of the Stran community. Before that, there are a number of questionnaires and forms that you need to complete.
INFORMATION REQUIRED
Nobody enjoys filling in multiple forms, but before you start your PGCE journey, there are a number of questionnaires and forms that you need to complete and submit/return.
Questionnaires should be completed and submitted electronically as soon as possible.
All new students MUST read and accept the Stranmillis University College Terms & Conditions and submit the online form below to confirm that you have read and accepted them.
At Stranmillis, our aim is to ensure that all students have access to the appropriate information, support and facilities to enable them to participate fully in all aspects of College life. This can be done most effectively if we have an understanding of any special requirements you may have, including any Health & Safety consequences associated with a disability or medical condition.
All students must complete and submit the Declaration of Health Form and Student Support Questionnaire below. Please detail as much information as possible regarding any condition(s) and include any recent medical letters or reports if available. All information is treated in the strictest of confidence and is only used by Student Support or Occupational Health to plan appropriate support for you. If you have any questions or difficulties in completing these forms please contact Patricia Smyth, Student Support Officer on 028 9038 4510 or e-mail studentsupport@stran.ac.uk.
Declaration of Health Form
Student Support Questionnaire
An important and enjoyable part of your PGCE is the time you spend on placement. In order to facilitate the Placement Team in securing your first placement in a Nursery setting, please complete the placement questionnaire below. The questionnaire must be submitted by 1st August 2025.
PGCE 1st Block Placement – Nursery
All relevant forms should be completed, signed and returned to Student Admissions, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5DY as soon as possible.
You must advise the College about how you will pay for your tuition fees.
All students must complete the ‘Tuition Fees – Finance Declaration’, confirming course details, fee amount and payment method.
Please complete and return the appropriate forms i.e. Tuition Fees – Finance Declaration and Direct Debit Instruction (if applicable) as soon as possible.
A digitally signed Tuition Fee Finance Declaration can be returned via e-mail to studentfinance@stran.ac.uk. If you are unsure on how to add a digital signature please see instructions below.
Tuition Fees Finance Declaration
Tuition Fees Direct Debit Form (Original signed document to be returned to the College)
For further information or enquiries on fees and finance please click here.
Living in halls can be one of the best and most memorable experiences of your life. Stran Halls offers a unique, affordable student living package; the only halls accommodation that allows you to live within the maximum living away from home maintenance loan. To make the most of your time at university, we would highly recommend staying in Stran Halls. All accommodation in Stran Halls, which is open to students studying at any university or college, is in single occupancy, catered accommodation with a choice of en-suite or standard rooms. For further information on Stran Halls click here.
TO BOOK: Download the Stran Halls Application Pack and complete, sign and return all forms, along with your deposit, to: Halls Office, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5DY
Halls Application Pack
Halls Accommodation Bursary
In 2025-2026, the University College is offering successful applicants a Halls of Residence Bursary. The Halls of Residence Bursary equates to a ‘50%’ reduction in Halls Fees (standard room). There are a limited number of Halls Bursaries available and application is open to all FULL-TIME Undergraduate students attending class on the Stranmillis campus. The assessment criteria is outlined within the form. Please note the 50% reduction is applicable to the costs associated with the rental of a standard room.
To find out more, CLICK HERE. The Application Form for the bursary can be found using the link below:
Halls Accommodation Bursary application form