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
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Studying an ESOL course helped Weronika onto a course in her dream industry
Weronika started studying ESOL with MK College in 2016 and is now about to finish her L2 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care, which was recommended to her by friends and her former teacher. In this blog, she reflects on her time as a student with us. What would you say is your greatest…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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IT Apprentice Takes College Students on Technical Tour
Thanks to the internet, you can now book a holiday, order a pizza, compare car insurance prices and catch up with your friends via social media. All within a matter of minutes and accessible however you want, whenever you want. It’s so convenient, yet have you ever wondered about where these services that “magically” appear…
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‘‘An apprenticeship grew my skill base and confidence’’
Maya Santos, aged 20, achieved a Distinction grade in her Customer Service apprenticeship while working for Elavation Platforms and Training as a Hire Controller, and says that it’s been key in developing both her skills and confidence. Maya’s Story “My role involves hiring out powered access machines to different types of industries, something I knew…
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“An Apprenticeship Kickstarted My Career”
Since completing her business administration apprenticeship with MK College, Holly Stevenson, aged 20, has landed a permanent job at the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Discover why an apprenticeship was the best choice to kickstart her career. Holly’s Story “Since leaving sixth form, I realised that I was more of a practical learner, and I also…
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Business Administration Apprenticeship: So much more than making tea and filing!
After successfully landing an administration apprenticeship at Flare Bright, Juliet has been given a fantastic platform in which to truly develop and grow as a professional in her early career. Here she tells us her story in her own words. “Having graduated earlier this year, I was particularly eager to start my professional career within business administration. Luckily enough, I soon came…
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“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…
