Earlier this year we held a fantastic ceremony on our Uxbridge College campus as we welcomed 67 graduates for a well-deserved celebration.
Our graduation ceremony celebrates the huge efforts and success our graduates have accomplished in their time with us. As well as what they have achieved for themselves, the impact of their achievements will also be seen in the wider community where they will be well-prepared to play key roles in our local, regional and national economy and we are excited to see where their future takes them.
The students all graduated from one of our three colleges – Harrow College, Richmond upon Thames College and Uxbridge College and alongside their family and friends we shared in their success, recognised their achievements and acknowledged their hard work and talent.
Our talented students
The ceremony was filled with talent with students graduating with Higher National Certificates (HNC) or Higher National Diplomas (HND) in:
- Business
- Computing
- Digital Technology
- Engineering (Mechanical and Electronics)
- Travel and Tourism
- and our Performing Arts students graduated with a UAL Diploma.
These Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications are the equivalent of the first one or two years of university-level study and our students have benefitted from studying at our group of colleges to attain these high-level qualifications.
Our extraordinary staff
The evening also provided an opportunity to recognise our extraordinary teaching and support staff plus the family, and friends who have supported our students throughout their higher education journey and helped them to achieve and succeed.
The success of our Higher Education graduates reflects not just academic achievement, but the collective support, mentorship, and guidance of our staff, community, and families.
What our graduates had to say
Looking forward to the future our graduates had a few moments of reflection during the ceremony, offering the following advice and feedback:
"We couldn't have done it without the help of our course leaders" - HND Computing students.
"Perseverance turned challenges into achievements" - HND Mechanical Engineering students.
"These were some of the best years of my life - and one of the reasons is thanks to our teachers" - UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance students.
So what comes next?
Many of our graduates will have already been reaping the benefits of their higher education qualification, whether that is in their existing professional roles; through progression routes onto a university course or feeling better able to compete in the job market and considering higher-level and higher-paid jobs.
They don’t just walk away with a Higher Education qualification — they leave with the skills, experience, and confidence that employers are truly looking for.
Through real-world projects, enrichment opportunities, and Skills Builder, our students graduate ready to thrive in today’s workplace.
It is a privilege to recognise the many achievements of our graduates and share in their success.
A huge congratulations to them all, we look forward to hearing more about all of their exciting next steps!
Click here to find out more about the Level 4 and Level 5 courses we offer.