You will be invited to attend a course-related induction day. On this day you will meet your tutors, see the facilities you’ll be working in and get to know other students who will be joining the course at the same time as you. You’ll be able to experience a full day in College, find out…
Student blog
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…
“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…
Digital Marketing Student Shares Her Passion for Mindfulness
Many students struggle with stress and anxiety from time to time, particularly when juggling exams, coursework and life in general. Over the past year, however, students have had to face more stresses than usual. The pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another and we’ve all found our own ways to cope. One of…
“I only went to university because my friends did”
After discovering university just wasn’t for him, Jay knew he had to make a change that would suit him and his learning style. Now a fully-fledged digital marketer thanks to a change to an apprenticeship, Jay tells us about his unconventional journey to gaining the necessary qualifications to start his career and how it was all really just a…
South Central Institute of Technology: Hear from one of our first students
Deborah Mungai joined the South-Central Institute of Technology to study Security and Networking this year after finishing her A levels. She began exploring the options open to her that would cater for her passion for tech, and reviewed universities, apprenticeships and IoT. Deborah’s Story Deborah’s schoolteacher managed to schedule a meeting with Laura, Head of Curriculum at South Central Institute…
What’s it like to study Music at MK College?
Daniel Allison is partway through studying Music Performance here at the College, and has been reflecting on his experience from this year, and how learning in lockdown has inspired him to learn new skills and even new instruments. With a long running passion for music, and a year of playing the drums under his belt, Daniel was…
What’s it like to be a female engineering apprentice at Carlsberg?
Kiana Kamalian is only part way through her engineering apprenticeship at Carlsberg, but is already learning the ropes and is hoping to inspire more young girls to join the engineering industry. She currently spends 2-3 days a week learning at College, and the rest on the job at Carlsberg, learning as she goes and shadowing…
Think you’re too old for an Apprenticeship? Think again!
Stacy Lewis passed her Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship with flying colours (technically called a Distinction) and is now working as a Receptionist at Jubilee Wood Primary School. Stacy’s Story From leaving school at 16 to having her daughter at 21 and working various retail jobs at the likes of JD Sports and Tesco, Stacy’s…
Concerned About Missing Your Friends?
When you first leave school you may be somewhat concerned about leaving your friends behind. Making the move to College may mean that you’re leaving friends and taking this next step on your own. We understand that making new friends may seem a little daunting but we promise, that feeling won’t stick around for long. You’re braver…
