Luke Sherwood-Walker
Luke received the Liam Arrowsmith Student of the Year Award at the 2025 Graduates' Ceremony.
Alumni Success stories
George Harris
George Harris who studied catering at UCM is flying high in the culinary world, working his way up through the ranks and is currently Chef de Partie at Source at the Gilpin Hotel, a Michelin Starred restaurant.
George completed the Level 2 NVQ in pr…
Hayden Armour
Hayden studied Events Management & Marketing at UCM.
Hayden talks about how the course taught him great relationship skills; managing team members to handling clients, helped him work on his time management and the ability to prioritise tasks as …
Jo Corr
Jo studied a BA (Hons) in Events Management & Marketing.
Jo's experience at UCM empowered her to feel more confident and gain placement experience opening up new employment opportunities. With a young family at home, being able to stay on Island …
Kyle Herman
Are you thinking about studying Further Education at UCM?
Kyle chose to study Further Education at UCM after leaving school, he's since gone to build a successful career in sales, within both radio and eGaming.
Here he talks about why he chose to stu…
Gemma Debanks & Cassie Watterson
Gemma & Cassie talk about their work in the construction industry on the Isle of Man and their future career goals.
Gemma talks us through her journey at UCM, starting with her Painting & Decorating course through to her cur…
Paula Lewis
Paula studied Construction at UCM and now works as a Site Manager for one of the islands top construction firms.
One of the best parts of the course was how hands-on you get to be on site. Although the classroom side of study is important, with co…
Andy Noble
Andy was a published Comic-book Designer before he even graduated!
Andy talks about how beneficial it has been doing this work while studying at UCM, he originally started the course with the intention of studying art in some way, but as he was start…
Hannah Caley
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…
Joseph Everett
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.…
Robbie Sullivan
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…
Chad Sullivan
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 …
Chloe Jenner
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…
Lance Garganta
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.…
Isla Curphey
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 Herbert
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…
Alexandra Koyfman
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 Day
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…
Pippa and Laura
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…
Victoria Bevan
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…
Elliott Cureton
For Elliott Cureton, the flexibility of the Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching (FDSC) has enabled him to continue his part-time coaching position with Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR), whilst completing his studies at University College Isle of Man …
Savannha Gunnell
Savannha Gunnell, an engineering student at University College Isle of Man (UCM), is leading the way for young, female engineers in a vocational field that is often popular among men. Currently working at RLC-Ronaldsway, Savannha aspires to develop…
Breeshey Webb
For Breeshey Webb, final year BA History & Heritage student at University College Isle of Man (UCM), being able to undertake a degree on island in a subject that she loves has enabled her to gain valuable knowledge and experience which she hopes …
Shannen Samuel
When Shannen Samuel began studying the Foundation degree in Art & Design at University College Isle of Man (UCM), she never expected that one day, her creative talents and passion for fashion, would lead her to the New York Fashion Week runway, a…
Martine Vermeulen
When Martine Vermeulen moved to the Isle of Man from South Africa with her husband, she was keen to make a fresh start and change her career. As she had always had an interest in beauty therapy, she signed up to some beauty therapy courses at Univers…
Natalie Kneen
When Natalie Kneen undertook the Functional English and Maths courses at University College Isle of Man (UCM) to help her children with their homework, she didn’t realise it would be the start of her learning journey at the College, which has now bro…
Niall Quayle
Niall Quayle claims that as a student he was not very confident academically, nonetheless he achieved a First in his Adult Nursing degree, an achievement which has empowered him and given him the confidence to pursue a Masters in Advanced Practice, w…
Tyler Livesey
Guided by his recipe for success: passion, determination and a positive work ethic, Head Chef Tyler Livesey has always had a pragmatic approach to work, which has resulted in his success in the ever-changing and fast-paced hospitality & catering …
Bethany Williams
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…
Chris Hardisty
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…
Chris Callow
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…
James Emmett
In 2015, James Emmett’s father suggested that enrolling on the multi skills course at UCM would be a great way to learn a trade, and therefore always have something to ‘fall back on’, five years later, and James’ approach to studying a subject that …
Samuel Radcliffe
Samuel Radcliffe felt that every aspect of his learning at UCM, from Student Services and tutors’ support, college facilities, the classes to work placements, were enjoyable and tremendously beneficial in getting him closer to achieve his career aspi…
Hannah Clinton
For Hannah Clinton, expressing her creativity through art, is something which has always greatly interested her. The opportunity to utilise her artistic passion by studying BA (Hons) Visual Communications through Digital Media whilst remaining on isl…
Marion Forrest
When Marion Forrest joined the Drawing & Painting leisure course at University College Isle of Man (UCM), she would never have imagined that she would one day collaborate with fellow students to write and illustrate a book!
Seven years ago, Mar…
Brendon Alford
When Brendon Alford was looking to continue his studies to higher education, he realised that University College Isle of Man’s (UCM) BA Hons Business Studies degree provided him with an opportunity to not only remain on island and save accommodation …
Faheem Jaigidar
Having always had a strong interest in technology and protecting the security of his devices, final year BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity student, Faheem Jaigidar, decided to study this area to provide himself with the essential skills, knowledge and experie…
Tina Kearsley
Tina Kearsley has always been interested to know more about children’s development and how they learn and progress. She studied the Childcare & Education (Level 3) course at UCM, which she thoroughly enjoyed, especially because of the opportunity…
Jordan Hogan and Olivia Perry
Nursing is an incredibly rewarding career path that requires patience, selflessness, and an ability to support those in need. Whilst the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) require students to undertake 2300 hours of practice-based work in community …
Tom Gandy
Tom Gandy studied BA (Hons) Business Management at UCM.
Change has always been a constant in the business world. Over recent times this change appears to have gained unprecedented speed and intensity. The forces shaping our world today are immense, c…
Nikole Cervantes
When Nikole Cervantes left her home country of Costa Rica to visit relatives on the Isle of Man, she never expected that a year later, she would be studying a Master’s in Business Entrepreneurship with Work Based Integrative Studies (WBIS) at Univers…
Ed Leeming
For Ed Leeming, studying Creative Media at UCM provided him with an opportunity to explore and develop his skills in a variety of creative formats.
During his studies, Ed had the opportunity to complete a work experience placement with 3FM and is now…
Daryl Holden
For Daryl Holden, studying Horticulture (Level 3) at University College Isle of Man (UCM), provided him with an opportunity to completely change his career path, and begin working outdoors, in an environment which suited his hands-on and creative ski…
Lisa Osborn
When mature student, Lisa Osborn, decided to return to education and study BSc Cybersecurity locally at University College Isle of Man (UCM), with no previous computing background, she never expected to be graduating top of her class, with first-clas…
Laura Matthews
Nursing can be a challenging yet rewarding career, however, for former BN (Hons) Mental Health Nursing and Health & Social Care (Level 3) student at University College Isle of man (UCM), Laura Matthews, it was the perfect pathway, and even led he…
Engineering Apprenticeships with Swagelok
University College Isle of Man’s (UCM) engineering programme combines both theoretical and practical based learning, to provide students with a balanced and hands-on introduction into the world of engineering. During its two-year apprenticeship cour…
Lucy Barlow
Find out about Lucy's journey from Carpentry & Joinery apprentice to Assistant Site Manager for Haven Homes.
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
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 …
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…
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
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…
Jess Kneen
After completing the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design, Jess Kneen decided to pursue her interest in art at degree level, returning to the Island to progress to the BA (Hons) Visual Communications degree. Graduating in 2023, Jess is now ut…
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 …
Josie Laisney
Josie Laisney studied the Art Foundation course at UCM before studying Fashion Design at the University of Brighton. Josie received a scholarship award from Isle of Man Arts Aid.
Why did Josie choose the Art Foundation course? "The reason why I deci…
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
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
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…
Drew Flemming
Drew Flemming recently graduated from UCM with a degree in BA (Hons) Event Management & Marketing, and during his studies, also worked for 'Extra Fancy' a local hospitality company who create unique themed pop-ups and events on island.
Starting o…
Emma Sayle
Emma Sayle recently graduated from UCM with a Masters’ in Business and Sustainable Practice which she completed through the Work Based integrative Studies (WBIS) programme that allowed her to work and gain industry experience whilst gaining her degre…
Jess Christian
Studying music is an expressive and creative pathway, and for music student, Jess Christian, it is an area she is extremely passionate about.
After completing her GCSE's, Jess knew she was ready to move away from the traditional high school environ…
Emma Hodgson
For any young person, keeping up with your studies whilst working or maintaining a social life, can be a tricky balancing act. 20-year-old Foundation Sports degree student, Emma Hodgson, has the added pressure of fitting in her swimming training for …
Connor Prescott
Passionate sportsman, Connor Prescott, began his studies at UCM with the Level 2 Sports Industry Skills course, and has now progressed to graduate from the Sports Coaching Degree Programme, with his sights set on coaching in the states one day.
Kiara Masterson
Before pursuing her career as a graphic designer with Athena Healthcare Group, Kiara Masterson decided to remain on-Island to study for a degree.
Shannen Samuel - 2026
University College Isle of Man (UCM) alumni, Shannen Samuel, is flying the Manx Flag in the fashion, sustainable fashion and costume design industries in the UK.
Shannen, who studied UCM’s Art Foundation Course before studying fashion at University,…
Niamh Quayle
From UCM to Midwifery: Niamh Quayle’s Journey
Former University College Isle of Man (UCM) student, Niamh Quayle, has always known she wanted to become a nurse, and choosing to study Level 3 Health & Social Care at UCM enabled her to focus entirel…
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 - 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…
Makenzie Quirk
Makenzie completed his 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate which we run in conjunction with the NSC.