Alumni Success stories

Stephanie Dunne Web Success Story

Stephanie Dunne

Beginning her studies at UCM in 2017 on the Level 3 IT & Computing course, Stephanie Dunne is a great example of a student who has worked their way up the academic ladder from a BTEC and undergraduate degree at UCM, to now pursuing postgraduate s…

Kanyeba Lubilanji

Kanyeba Lubilanji

Former Foundation Learning student Kanyeba Lubilanji tells us about her experience in the Annie Gill area of UCM. 

I was quite nervous when I started my course at UCM and found some things quite challenging at first.

My time in the Annie Gill Café he…

Callum Staley

Callum Staley

For Callum Staley, the flexibility of studying the BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree at University College Isle of Man (UCM) whilst continuing to run his videography, photography and web design business, was an important factor which encouraged him …

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Jac Cannon

Before Jac Cannon joined the team at Greenlight TV as a Production Technician and Editor, he studied the Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at UCM which then led him to remain on-island to pursue a BA (Hons) degree in Visual Communication…

Naomi Bettridge Website Alumni Success Story

Naomi Bettridge

Naomi Bettridge studied the Foundation Degree in Art at UCM for a year before pursuing her BA (Hons) degree in Illustration at Middlesex University. Since graduating, Naomi has worked in her desired creative field, on island.



The Foundation degree of…

Sarah Kerruish Web Success Story

Sarah Kerruish

Sarah Kerruish joined us as a mature student and went on to not only achieve her dream of gaining a degree, but she also achieved an incredible mark of 92% on her dissertation, was awarded Student of the year, produced research which is benefiting th…

Jackie Wade

Jackie Wade

Jackie Wade joined UCM as a mature student and progressed right through to University study. As Student President, Jackie built some fantastic employability skills and even got to attend an event at Government House. 

 

Markus Boyd

Markus Boyd - Public Health Degree

After his A-Levels Markus left school and started work in the Financial Services, after five years Markus chose to come to UCM to study our BSc (Hons) Public Health. Since completing his degree this year (2024), Markus is pursuing a Masters in Ir…

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Makenzie Quirk

Makenzie completed his 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate which we run in conjunction with the NSC. 

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Lucy Barlow

Find out about Lucy's journey from Carpentry & Joinery apprentice to Assistant Site Manager for Haven Homes. 

Noa Bakehouse Success Story

Tracy Lowe and Rachel Kennaugh

Meet Tracy Lowe and Rachel Kennaugh who both successfully completed courses in Hospitality, Catering and Food Service, and now work at Noa Bakehouse.

Emily Todd Website Success Story

Emily Todd

We caught up with 2023 Student of the Year and Gef The Mongoose's 30Under30 winner of the 'Disrupter' category, Emily Todd.
Emily studied the BA (Hons) Visual Communications degree, and during her studies, used her creative talents to design and …

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Grayse Houghton

Grayse Houghton studied the BSc Hons Public Health degree, finishing top of her class, before continuing straight into employment locally as a Production Assistant at Astrea Bioseparations, a leading Biotage company, focused on helping to bring small…