Life after College

Coming to a new country with little or no understanding of the local language is a tough challenge for any foreign individual. Valeria D. Torok arrived in the UK from […]

Think you’ve got what it takes to succeed in the fast-paced world of Media? Former student Lauren Ashworth studied Media at Brooklands College between 2009 - 2012, she developed her skill set and worked her way through the industry to now hold the title of Head of Projects at broadcasting company Learn Live UK.

The Media industry is notorious for that great buzz of excitement and creative opportunities. Getting behind the camera and working in the studio were former student Thomas Parker’s ambitions and he has progressed onto a successful career with many accomplishments. 

A mere 25+ years ago, Julie was unsure of what she wanted to do. She stumbled upon the brand new Travel & Tourism course (formerly known as Leisure Studies). This was the first year that Brooklands College ran the course and it progressed onwards from there. Julie enjoyed the practical nature of the course and, in particular, liked the ‘People In Organisations’ and ‘Arts & Entertainments’ modules. “We organised a conference and events, that was quite good. We also had a trip to Barcelona,” Julie explains. 

Former students Emma and Nicole both studied Level 3 Travel & Tourism at Brooklands College. They are now proud to work at Heathrow Airport for Virgin Atlantic. Nicole is a […]

Key-workers across the nation are finding it incredibly challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are the backbone of the UK, working hard to help care for others. Among these humble […]

The Travel and Tourism courses at Brooklands College install confidence, discipline and professionalism that is so important in the service industries. These three students all completed the Level 3 Extended […]

“Take advantage of any opportunities that come your way. The tutors will support you to reach your full potential. If I can do it, so can you!” With a friendly […]

What would you do if you’ve got a dream but lack the resources to turn it into a reality? Crowdfunding was the solution for former Brooklands College student Anna Mészáros. […]

Unsure which route to take when entering college, Tyler Pearce quickly developed a passion for Bricklaying, enjoying the challenging aspects of the course and support from his tutors. Now a […]

From working in motorbike sales and finance to a Major in the Royal Military Police providing investigative and operational support to the field army, Carl was full of praise when reflecting on his time at Brooklands College.

With a lifelong dream of fighting fires and becoming a firefighter, Andrew instantly set his sights on a career in the emergency and uniformed services when enrolling himself onto the level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Public Services course at Brooklands College in 2009.

Now working in the care industry, Carl envisaged a career in the public sector when choosing to study Uniformed Public Services at Brooklands College.

Fitness fanatic Olivia Beeny had only positive words to say when reflecting on her time at Brooklands College, completing a Sport course in 2018.

Now working for Protean Electric, former Brooklands duo Jamie and Stewart set their sights firmly on a career in the automotive industry.

Gary Gumbleton discusses all things college life and his journey from finishing education to gaining invaluable experience in the sales industry to starting up his own digital agency.

Nothing is sweeter than hearing about the success stories of our former students. This story has a sweet twist as 24-year-old Alexandria Stevenson made her wish come true by studying Cake Decoration at Brooklands.

Emma recalls her decision to choose Brooklands College, weighing up the fact that she was not quite ready to make the jump into the sometimes daunting world of work.

Danielle Farnfield was part of the College's racing team before racing off to follow a career in the automotive industry.

The spotlight turns to Grace Roaf, whose progress has led to full-time employment at G&A Fabrications.

James Mitchell studied a two-year Motorsport Engineering course and has had his foot firmly on the acceleration pedal ever since.

Former Forensic Science students Abbie, Lucy and Jaskiran talk about their progression onto university.

Upon finishing her studies at Brooklands with an impressive, Distinction, Distinction, Merit in 2015, Lorna most recently graduated with a BSc Honours degree in Investigative Practice.