UCM Student Success Stories

We caught up with Sadie O’Neill, a Hair and Makeup Artistry student from Middlesbrough College and University Centre Middlesbrough (UCM)!  “At Middlesbrough College, I studied Level…

Sadie O’Neill

We caught up with University Centre Middlesbrough student Rebecca, who shared her journey from Level 2 studies all the way through to achieving a…

Rebecca Freer

Meet Mohammad, a Fd Computing student at MC Digital!  Mohammad Al Hallak is taking the next step towards a career in tech with the Fd Computing course at…

Mohammad Al Hallak

Natasha Osborne, 31 from Whinney Banks, Middlesbrough, graduated with a 2:1 Foundation Degree in Specialist Hair and Make-up Artistry for Creative Industries.…

Natasha Osborne

Charlotte Bingham, 21 from Acklam, graduated with a 2:1 BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching, Development and Fitness. “My favourite part of college…

Charlotte Bingham

Dan Campbell, 39 from Grangetown, Middlesbrough was awarded a Level 5 Certificate in Education. Dan said: “I’ve always wanted to teach, even…

Dan Campbell

2025 Class Valedictorian Wiktoiria Sosnowska, 22, from Bedale near Northallerton graduated from the BA (Hons) in Airport and Airline Passenger Management course.…

Wiktoiria Sosnowska and Georgina Purvis

Meet Fynn Walker, a proud Middlesbrough College alumnus who’s transformed his passion for engineering into a rewarding, hands-on career   Fynn started his…

Fynn Walker

We caught up with University Centre Middlesbrough student, Daniela, who shared her experience of the BA (Hons) Business Management degree and how…

Daniela Pestana Whiting

Meet Peter Banks, a University Centre Middlesbrough student who has already secured his dream career as a Net Ops Engineer! A year…

Peter Banks

We caught up with Niall Coates, who completed his BSc Music Technology degree at University Centre Middlesbrough in 2014! Niall progressed to…

Niall Coates

We caught up with Sharon Muzuwa, who is studying the BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-up) Level 6 course at University Centre Middlesbrough. …

Sharon Muzuwa 

We spoke to Peter Banks, a student at MC Digital, about his time studying at Middlesbrough College! He said: “Before coming to…

Peter Banks

We caught up with Lewis Buter, a Fd Sports Coaching, Development and Fitness student at Middlesbrough College! He said: “I’d already studied…

Lewis Butler

We caught up with Fd Sports Coaching, Development & Fitness student, Charlotte Bingham! She said: “I studied Level 3 Sport at Middlesbrough…

Charlotte Bingham

“I thoroughly enjoyed studying for my degree at Middlesbrough College’s University Centre and learning from the experts in Early Years!   “I would…

Joanne Wilson

We caught up with alumni student Matthew Wilkinson! Matthew studied his degree at Middlesbrough College’s University Centre and progressed to a career…

Matthew Wilkinson

Beau studied the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Computing at Middlesbrough College and then progressed to the College’s University Centre to…

Beau Anderson  

Megan is a Mechanic Maintenance Technician working at Anglo American. Her University course was funded by her employer.  Megan said: “I’ve really enjoyed…

Megan Neale

William and Abigail graduated from Middlesbrough College’s University Centre with their BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education degrees. The pair enjoyed celebrating at…

William Prentice & Abigail Jones 

Allisson studied the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Creative Industries (Games and Media Production) at Middlesbrough College and then progressed to…

Allisson Figueira

Instructor Demonstrator Assessor Kieran is an Instructor Demonstrator Assessor at MC Digital, teaching and supporting computing and media students at Middlesbrough College.…

Kieran Highfield

We caught up with alumni student Harvey who is now an Apprentice studying Quantity Surveying at Esh Group! Harvey studied the Level…

Harvey McVeigh 

A former Middlesbrough College student is jetting in to give his advice to current travel, tourism and aviation students as he pursues…

Flin Richardson

Full-time mum Hannah Simmonds enrolled on the Fd Business Management at the College’s University Centre and quickly progressed to the BA (Hons)…

Hannah Simmonds

“Studying at Middlesbrough College has been really good, and I would definitely recommend the course. “There are always opportunities available throughout the…

Ben Osbourne

We caught up with Higher Education student Jacob Mills to find out more about why he chose to continue his studies to…

Jacob Mills

We caught up with alumni student Rob Penrose who studied the BSc (Hons) Sound and Music Technology degree at Middlesbrough College’s University…

Rob Penrose

Luke started his journey at Middlesbrough College as a student on the Sound and Music Technology degree programme. Now, he is working…

Luke Burt

Meet Tom Crowe, Higher Education student and Male Mental Health Student Ambassador! “It does feel a bit strange to be back in…

Tom Crowe

“I found it so helpful that a lot of the tutors had years of industry experience behind them, this meant they were…

Aaron Carabine

“I decided to study my degree at Middlesbrough College because it enabled me to continue working alongside my studies. My lecturers were…

Graham Johnson

After starting a family at 16, Nicola returned to education as a mature student to fulfil her career dream of working in…

Nicola Poole

“I really enjoyed my time studying at Middlesbrough College; I particularly liked the smaller-group learning and found the whole experience very personal…

Jade Friar

21- year old Connor Gibson from Ingleby Barwick celebrated completing his Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) at the Middlesbrough College…

Connor Gibson

Benjamat moved to the UK from Thailand and started her studies at Middlesbrough College speaking very little English. Now she is the…

Benjamat Race

 “I have loved studying my course at Middlesbrough College, the programme has been very interesting and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend studying…

Thomas Carpenter

“I am really enjoying studying at Middlesbrough College! My teachers are supportive and really motivate me to do my best and help…

Amy Shuttleworth

“I found the course content very engaging and it has helped me develop in my current role. “I choose to study at…

Hayley Miler

“I am nearing the end of my course now and I am confident that I will come away with a lot of…

Catherine Watson

“I really enjoyed studying at Middlesbrough College. Throughout my studies I felt well supported and the courses were well organised.  “If you…

Jenny Dixon

“I chose to take my education higher at Middlesbrough College as I loved studying my Level 3 course at the College and…

Michael Stonehouse

“I completed my degree programme with Middlesbrough College in July 2020 and graduated with a first class honours qualification. “I would definitely…

Miriam Markie

“I thoroughly enjoyed my education degree at Middlesbrough College. The balance is perfect for a part time course- there’s a lot of…

Lee Bowdler

“I am really enjoying studying for my degree at Middlesbrough College. The staff at the College are extremely supportive and helpful. “I…

Rachel Kearton

“I am thoroughly enjoying studying for my degree at Middlesbrough College. If you are aspiring to work in the outdoors, then this…

Abigail Jones

“I have found studying at Middlesbrough College very inspiring and the experience has opened my eyes to what the College can offer…

Mike McGregor

We caught up with alumni student Gabrielle Haley who studied the BSc (Hons) Sound and Music Technology degree programme at Middlesbrough College…

Gabrielle Haley

“I decided to take my education higher at Middlesbrough College and I am really enjoying studying the BA (Hons) Airline and Airport…

Paige Thurgood

“The BA (Hons) Airport and Airline Management degree course has been brilliant! Even though the learning has moved online due to the…

Chloe Kidd

After completing my BA (Hons) Social Sciences degree at another provider located in Durham, I was keen to continue my studies.  I…

Georgina Lavin

New dad George is excited to be on the other side of the classroom after completing his ProfGrad: Education and Training course…

George Martin

Dan studied Level 3 Music Technology and decided to stay at College to study the BSc Sound and Music Technology degree programme.…

Dan Harrison