Alumni Success Stories

We like to say that you can ‘stay near and go far’ when you study at our University Centre – and our alumni are amazing examples of just how far you can go!

Higher Education is a marvellous experience for anyone who has big dreams for the future. It can really set you apart from others in your field and create so many new opportunities in your professional life.

Our alumni have certainly benefitted from gaining these all-important qualifications. We’ve seen former students go on to climb to the top of their industries, start their own businesses and even progress to more advanced levels of study, such as Masters degrees and PhDs.

If you’re thinking about the prospect of where Higher Education could take you, you’ll surely find inspiration from the below success stories. It’s great motivation as you look to start a pivotal new chapter in your own life!

Abi Calderwood
Abi Calderwood Criminology Lecturer after studying at the University of Manchester Studied: Access to Higher Education

Abi’s course opened up a world of opportunity for her – beginning with a place at one of the best universities in the country!

“The Access course put me in really good stead for all the amazing employment opportunities that have opened up for me”

Richard Barnes
Richard Barnes Physiotherapist at Airedale General Hospital. Studied: Level 3 Access to Higher Education – Health Science Professions

Richard’s Access course gave him the coveted qualification needed to progress to university – and in turn that led to his dream job.

“One of the most fulfilling aspects was the journey itself and the feeling of moving towards the overall goal. They are memories which I hold dearly”

Richard Colclough
Richard Colclough Studying Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics at York St. John University Studied: Level 3 Access to Higher Education – Humanities

Richard used his Access course to progress to university. He’s now studying a course that promises to open so many personal and professional doors for him.

“I loved the experience of adult learning – the atmosphere it provides and the incredibly supportive nature of the class”

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