Students across Northern Ireland will be treated like VIPs as Belfast's newest shopping destination, Victoria Square, launches its own VIP student discount card with special offers to ensure students get more clothes for their cash and more food for their funds.

The card will be showcased on a special student night at Victoria Square on 6 October where they can shop for bargains and enjoy live entertainment from local band The Dead Parrots as well as picking up special goodie bags from a range of retailers.

The discount card, which is available to anyone with a valid student card, gives students the opportunity to save up to 20 per cent at a variety of Victoria Square retailers and restaurants.

Some of the stores offering 20 per cent off purchases include high street favourites Topshop (on 6th and 7th October only then 10% thereafter); Clockwork Orange, Urban Outfitters and Faith. Other retailers such as H&M, Pepe Jeans and Puma will be offering between 10% and 15% off purchases as well as in store competitions and goodie bags.

Hugh Black, Victoria Square Centre manager, said: "We know that students are not only cash conscious but also fashion conscious, so the discount card will give them the opportunity to keep up to date with the latest fashion without breaking the bank."

Once students have worked up an appetite from shopping, they can avail of the many great deals being offered from restaurants throughout Victoria Square including 20 per cent off at Pizza Express and two for one at Gourmet Burger Kitchen as well as offers from Pizza Hut, TGI Fridays and Spur.

Discounts and special offers will change throughout the year and card holders can keep up to date with the latest offers through the Victoria Square website.

The Victoria Square VIP discount card is available from the customer service desk on the production of a valid student card, as well as being available throughout participating stores on the VIP night, which kicks off at 7pm.