Study and Work Abroad
Global Opportunities for SERC Students
At SERC, we offer a wide range of international opportunities designed to help our students develop skills, confidence and global awareness. From fully funded mobility programmes to part-funded study and work placements, students across multiple subject areas can access meaningful overseas experiences that enhance both personal and professional development.
These opportunities are open to both Further Education and Higher Education students, including local and international learners, ensuring that as many students as possible can benefit from a global learning experience.
International placements support students to:
Build confidence
and independence
Develop skills
valued by
employers
Enhance
your CV
Experience
new cultures
Broaden career
ambitions
Many students describe their placement as a life-changing experience that prepares them for future study and employment.
Going to another country opened my eyes to different cultures and helped me grow in confidence and independence. I developed confidence by figuring things out for myself, meeting new people, and becoming more independent, including cooking my own meals.
Ewan McCaubrey
Funded International Opportunities
SERC students can access a range of funded international mobility programmes that support academic development, practical experience and global awareness.
Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme is a UK government scheme that provides funded international placements to further education students enabling them to gain practical experience while developing the transferable skills needed in today’s global workforce.
Placements vary each year but have included opportunities across Europe, Asia and beyond, supporting students from a wide range of curriculum areas.
Upcoming Opportunities: Details of future Turing placements and application guidance will be published here when available.
Study USA
Study USA offers students the opportunity to spend an academic year studying at a college or university in the United States, aligned to their current curriculum area, through a fully funded scholarship worth up to £50,000. This prestigious programme supports academic development, cultural exchange and personal growth.
Find Out More: Study USA - SERC
Read Kacper’s story: US Study Adventure for SERC Student - SERC
Higher Education Mobility
Students can also benefit from Higher Education mobility opportunities supported through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) funding. These placements are designed to enhance academic learning while supporting the development of employability skills and global awareness.
Past opportunities have included international study visits, work placements or volunteering abroad.
“Working on the Wolf Conservation project abroad was a fantastic opportunity to develop teamwork and cooperation while putting our learning into practice in a real-world environment.”
Erasmus+ from 2027
We are looking forward to the UK’s re-association with the Erasmus+ programme from 2027, opening up even more opportunities for our students to study, work and gain invaluable international experience across Europe.