Case Studies
Jessica, Engineering
Jessica Allsop, a Year 11 student at the UTC, is combining her passion for engineering with a clear ambition—to become a military officer in the Army Intelligence Corps. After completing sixth form, studying Core Maths and Engineering, Jessica will enrol and hopes to train at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Since joining the UTC in […]
Jay, Engineering
Jay joined UTC Derby in Year 9, excited by the opportunity to study engineering in a hands-on, high-tech environment. Although it meant leaving friendships behind, a personal tour with Mr Kirkwood—and the sight of a 3D printer in action—convinced him that UTC was the right place. Whilst at the UTC, Jay credits Miss Warburton with […]
Connor, Engineering
Connor joined UTC in Year 9, inspired by his older brother, Jimmy Bates, who had previously attended the school. His decision was driven not only by Jimmy’s positive experience but also by his own desire to take his future more seriously. “I feel like the way they treat you — like you’re in a work […]
Connie, Health
Not only is Connie holding a place at UTC Sixth Form to study Health and Social Care, Biology, and Psychology, but is also applying for a clinical healthcare apprenticeship at a local hospital. When Connie joined UTC in Year 9, she was at a difficult point in her school life – she wasn’t enjoying school […]
Alexi, Health
When Alexia joined UTC Derby in Year 9, she had just relocated to the UK. A key factor in her decision to attend UTC Derby was a strong family connection, with a cousin already studying at the UTC Derby and another cousin being a practicing paediatric nurse in Watford. Witnessing both cousins’ dedication and progress […]
Ella, Health
Ella Charlesworth, a dedicated Year 13 student at UTC, is celebrating her success after completing studies in Health & Social Care and Applied Science, With her sights firmly set on a career in healthcare, Ella has received conditional offers from both Leicester and De Montfort University, where she plans to begin a Midwifery degree in […]
Class of 2020 – Albie Conroy
Sixteen-year-old Albie is celebrating gaining a place on a Machine Engineering Apprenticeship with Rolls-Royce after his successful GCSE results. Albie joined the UTC in Year 10 after deciding the UTC offered him a more specialised education focussed on Engineering and studied GCSEs in Engineering, Maths, Science, English, Business and French. He said: “The UTC offered […]
Class of 2020 – Thomas Harrison
Thomas is looking forward to continuing his Engineering studies at the UTC after his fantastic GCSE results.
Class of 2020 – Tyler Roberts
Tyler is looking forward to specialising in Health and Life Sciences at the UTC after his successful GCSE results.
Class of 2020 – Christopher Sheasby
18-year-old Chris is heading to University of Derby to study Motorsport Engineering after his fantastic A Level results.
Class of 2020 – Kieran Vickers
19-year-old Kieran Vickers is starting a new chapter in his life to study Aerospace Technology at Coventry University after his successful A Level results at the UTC. Kieran joined the UTC to do a Pre-Apprenticeship course in Engineering. He completed the Extended Diploma in Engineering alongside Business, receiving DMM, and is now set to start […]
Class of 2020 – Mollie-Beth Harrison
18-year-old Mollie-Beth is looking forward to the next chapter of her life studying Adult Nursing at De Montfort University. Mollie-Beth joined the UTC in Year 10 in order to specialise and gain more experiences within STEM. She achieved A Levels in Biology (B), Chemistry (B) and Physics (E). She said: “I’m starting my studies in […]