An award-winning designer who explores social and environmental change, Bethany Williams is inspirational not only for her passion for social enterprise, but also for her courage to challenge norms within the fashion industry.
Earlier this year Betha…
It has been an eventful journey, from bricklayer to Building Control Officer for Chris Hardisty, and yet he shows no signs of stopping. After a few years of completing the bricklaying course at University College Isle of Man (UCM), he returned to the…
Changing careers might seem a challenge for some, but Chris Callow, a University College Isle of Man (UCM) History & Heritage graduate, makes it look easy. From practising law, to running a luxury ski chalet, to providing freelance research and t…
Celebrating VQ Day 2019
This week we're celebrating the achievements of students studying Vocational Qualifications at UCM.
Hannah studied Beauty Therapy (Level 3)
Grade: Pass
I’ve always been interested in beauty therapy, ever since I was young. I…
Celebrating VQ Day 2019
This week we're celebrating the achievements of students studying Vocational Qualifications at UCM.
Joseph studied the Extended Diploma in IT (Level 3 BTEC)
Grade achieved: Triple Distinction Star
My main interest is in I.…
Celebrating VQ Day 2019
This week we're celebrating the achievements of students studying Vocational Qualifications at UCM.
Robbie studied the Extended Diploma in IT (Level 3 BTEC)
Grade achieved: Triple Distinction Star
I always had a fascination…
Celebrating VQ Day 2019
This week we're celebrating the achievements of students studying Vocational Qualifications at UCM.
Chad studied the Advanced Apprenticeship in IT (Level 3 BTEC)
Grade achieved: Double Distinction
My route to studying this …
Celebrating VQ Day 2019
This week we're celebrating the achievements of students studying Vocational Qualifications at UCM.
Chloe studied Administration & IT User Skills (Level 3)
Grade achieved: Triple Distinction
I chose to study this course…
IT Apprenticeship Programme #earnwhileyoulearn
At University College Isle of Man (UCM) we embrace lifelong learning by ensuring that we provide opportunities for students to build on their education at any point during their life.…
Local girl Isla Curphey, never expected that studying a two-year National Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment (BTEC Level 3) at University College Isle of Man (UCM), would help her build the confidence and drive to continue h…
Ethan currently works full-time within the IT Department at the Hospice and studies at UCM one evening a week.
At University College Isle of Man (UCM) we embrace lifelong learning and ensure that we provide opportunities for students to build on the…
Coming from the United States, Alexandra talks about why she enjoys studying on the Isle of Man so much and how the small class sizes and the one-to-one time with the tutors is a huge help to progressing through the course. Although Alexandra came on…
Alex studied a professional work-based Masters Degree in Organisational Development. (WIBIS Course: Work Based Integrative Study)
This course is ideal if you are looking to get into employment whilst continuing study alongside. Alex had the opportuni…
Healthcare students Pippa & Laura share their UCM story.
Laura chats to us about how the placement opportunities at UCM helped her decide to specialise in mental health nursing on the Island. Whilst Pippa completed her course at UCM with a tripl…
After graduating UCM with First Class honours in Event Management & Marketing, Victoria then went on to study for her Masters.
Whilst chatting with Victoria, she talked us through her placement at Curraghs Wildlife Park and how that lead to a lon…
