Student Case Studies

University Centre

Our degree students fill us in on what life is really like here at Newcastle College University Centre. Find out about why they chose to study a degree with us, what they love the most and how our dedicated courses are preparing them for future employment.

Annabel Reece

Level 6 BA (Hons) Fine Art

"(The course) gives you a good chance to explore everything, if you're not really sure of what you want to do, or even if you just want to try something new! This course really allows you to do that."

Jessica Edwards

Level 6 BA (Hons) Advanced Principles in Media Makeup (Top-Up)

"I love that we get to learn new techniques! It’s also the only course like it in the region."

William Ledwith

Level 6 BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)

"Having industry-experienced tutors available to encourage you to be a well-rounded employee and work in industry, is also a massive advantage to studying at Newcastle College University Centre."

Anthony Mills

Level 7 MEd Education and Professional Development

"It's opened so many doors too. I always thought my career was sort of mapped out for me, whereas now I don't think it is... I think, and that's what this degree has done for me. I feel like it’s my calling."

Abby Morgan

Level 5 FdA Children and Young People

"My tutors have got a lot of experience and every time we're in the session, they’ll link back to past situations they’ve been in. They can relate to our situation because they've been through it themselves ."

Lucy Hall

Level 4 FdSc Networking and Cyber Security

"When I first started researching courses at Newcastle College University Centre, I realised the course here was a lot better than the alternatives I could have studied at a different university. Although I did have a look at another university before enrolling at the University Centre, for me, the facilities here are much better, especially for my course. There are also the much smaller class sizes at Newcastle College University Centre to consider, since they allow me to have regular and effective one-to-ones with my tutors, which is obviously a lot better! ."

Athis Sriwiset

Level 5 FdEng Electrical Electronic Engineering

"I wanted to do a degree in electrical engineering, so the Electrical Electronic Engineering course here seemed like a clear winner. While the modules taught are fairly similar to other universities, the content is guided by what industry employers need now, which gives the course here a bit more of an edge."

Ted Cairns Fuller

BSc (Hons) Networking and Cyber Security (Top-Up)

"I feel like my degree has taught me a good amount of everything. I appreciate that it doesn’t restrict me into a particular pathway within the cybersecurity sector, so I can try everything to feel out areas which I feel gel the most with me."

Emily Jardine

MA Creative and Professional Practice

"The course has given me both creative skills and practical experience with professional projects. I feel well-equipped for a range of roles in the creative industry."

Tegan Walmsley

BA (Hons) Dance

"I chose this degree because it offers a much wider variety of styles of dance, compared to other universities. I'd spoken to a few of my friends who have studied here and they said that as part of the course you do a lot of performances, workshops and work with industry, all things I was looking for!".

Ben Landshoff

BA (Hons) Music Production

"I've always been interested in DJing, and I've also been interested in learning about the history of the music industry. I studied Music at GCSE, so after Sixth Form I decided to take it further into a degree. I was looking for courses at UCAS when I found the Music Production degree here at the University Centre."

Leanne Hunter

BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)

"t just seemed to fit exactly what I wanted. It was one of the few places that included human resources on the curriculum which meant I could really tailor my degree to what I wanted to do in future"

Ethan Connelly

BA (Hons) Music Production

"I was studying Games Design when the COVID lockdown hit. I had an interest in music and had music programming software on my computer so I just gave it a go. I discovered I preferred making music to gaming, so I asked about switching courses to Music Production – and that’s what I’m studying now!"

Bethany Day

BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)

"I just think it was that sense of accomplishment... I've also done it with a full-time job and with small kids at home. I am really proud of myself... I think the personal growth you get from studying for a degree is amazing. Also, listen to the tutors because they do give fantastic advice! ."

Richard Cave

HE Counselling Lecturer

"The great thing about this course that I’m teaching is that it’s a professional course, so by the end of the two years, my students have a professional qualification to go out and be a counsellor and speak to real people with real issues."

Dominic Taylor

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) for Teaching Special Education Needs in Further Education

"My teaching course is amazing to put it bluntly! The teachers were really welcoming, they are really helpful. My assigned mentor is an amazing mentor, I couldn’t have asked for anyone better."

Charlotte Grant

BSc (Hons) Applied Physical Education and Sports Coaching (Top-Up)

"You dive deeper into subjects you wouldn't associate with teaching and coaching. Like a lot of psychological stuff and well as physical. It’s a nice variety, but also all the opportunities we are given."

Michael Mati

BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

"(The Aviation Academy) is the best place to be. The modules are structured efficiently so you can get the most out of your time here."

James Hare

BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

"It's not just sort of going out there and dealing with something. It's understanding the background why people commit crimes and gives you a lot more of a head start on people that haven't done it, I think."

Gail Keenan

MEd Education and Professional Development

"I've developed my skills through my Masters, then that will continue to inspire and motivate me to be the best teacher as that can possibly be."

Ben Miller

BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

"The whole course leads you to joining the police, in literally every way possible. The course's environment is made to help you move on after your degree."

Alice Brown

BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

"It’s different! I've not come across one other person who has done this degree anywhere else."

Alfie Flounders

BA Hons Photography

"I love the independence of the course and being able to reflect back on the development of my skills since I started here."

Amie Cowley

FdEng Rail Engineering

"Once you get a taste, you just want to do more. It's all taken very seriously, and the course leaders try and teach you everything they can from their own experience and make you as industry ready as possible. "