There are many benefits to studying an undergraduate course with us at Milton Keynes College. Want to find out exactly what they are? We’ve listed them all for you below. Save more, stay local One of the biggest benefits to studying an undergraduate course at MK College is the amount of money that you can…
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How you can have a stress-free summer before starting College
Whilst you wait for your GCSE results to come through, why not get yourself organised in preparation for starting College? Below, we’ve compiled a list of the different ways in which you can get yourself ready for starting with us in September. 1. Work out how you can get to us Whether you live in…
Preparing for your first day of College
The last day of school feels like it was years ago, you’ve had a long summer full of sunny days, warm evenings, and hopefully a lot of relaxing. Now it’s time to get down to business. But don’t worry, the fun isn’t over yet – as cheesy as it sounds, you’ve got loads more to…
Your guide to GCSE results day
It’s so nearly here – GCSE results day is just around the corner! On Thursday 22nd August, you’ll be able to breathe a sigh of relief and finally put your exams behind you for the year. But what do you do once you actually know your grades? I’ve applied to MK College – what’s next?…
Women in Engineering: “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it”
This Women in Engineering Day, we had the pleasure of chatting to two of our very own Women in Engineering! Ayesha and Sam are both studying Level 3 Engineering Technologies – they spoke to us about what they enjoy most about studying Engineering as well as their hopes for the future. What made you choose…
Top tips on looking after your teenager’s mental health
Has the combination of lockdown and college work resulted in your child stuck indoors and glued to a screen? From working on a laptop during remote learning to scrolling on social media in their downtime, staying inside has become the norm for a lot of students, leaving outside activities a distant memory. This Mental Health…
What’s it like to be a Games Animation student?
When we think of the creative arts, the first subject areas that usually spring to mind are the more traditional pathways. Painting, illustration, photography perhaps? These courses will always form part of our core offering and are as popular as ever, but as the creative landscape evolves, we’re excited to incorporate many more digital courses…
My Graphic Design work experience turned into a job offer
Hearing from past students is always fantastic. We love to find out what they’ve been up to since leaving MK College and hearing them reflect on their time with us. Preparing students for the world of work is very important to us as a college. Work experience, industry collaborations and live project briefs are just some of…
Studying Creative Arts at MK College: Artist and Industry Links
Gaining real-life work experience and equipping our students beyond the classroom is an important part of student life here at MK College, and when it comes to the Creative and Digital Arts, there’s no exception. As a department, the Creative Arts have connections with a wealth of partner organisations, professional visiting artists and fellow collaborators…
“Studying Music & Performing Arts helped me creatively & boosted my confidence”
Serena Robb, also known as The Isle of CC, studied the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts, followed by the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music at MK College from 2011 to 2014. We caught up with her to hear how college helped her to pursue her dream career and to find out what she’s been up since…
