Students on one of our Computing and Digital courses, the Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship were visited by a former student on the course Ben Taylor for an interesting guest lecture on what he’s gone on to do since studying at UCW! Ben is now a Senior Software Developer at OfficeNet Systems. Since completing his studies, he has progressed quickly, managing DevOps services and overseeing data centre operations handling an …
Students, staff and partners gathered this week to celebrate achievement and excellence at the University Centre Weston (UCW) Awards 2026, marking both an outstanding year of success and ten years of higher education at UCW. The annual awards recognised exceptional academic performance, personal resilience and outstanding contributions to the UCW community, alongside national accolades achieved by UCW students over the past year. …
Two UCW alumni returned to share their career journeys and inspire the next generation of Computing students, offering valuable insights into working in the industry with Lewis securing a role with global aerospace company Boeing. Lewis and Mia, who both previously studied at Weston College, now work in computing roles. During their visit, they spoke to current computing students about …
Two of our Ministry of Defence degree apprentices spoke to the next generation of digital talent, delivering an insightful talk to T Level Computing students at Weston College. Charlie and Casey, who are both currently completing the Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship within the Ministry of Defence, spoke to first and second year learners about their journeys into the industry, what their roles involve, and how students can follow in their footsteps. …
Where are they now? One of our Computing and Digital alumni Alex has just started working at Weston College in our IT department! We caught up with him to see how he is getting on. After graduating from UCW, Alex worked as a software developer building CMMS systems for a wide range of clients across the country. While in this …
University Centre Weston (UCW) held its 2025 graduation ceremony on Saturday the 20th of September. Students, staff, friends and family all came together to celebrate everyone’s hard work and achievements! After getting into their robes and donning their caps, graduands lined up for a procession through the Italian Gardens to the Winter Gardens Ballroom. Here they heard speeches from our …
Lecturer Craig, who teaches on our Game and Animation Production course is close to releasing his own game, Forsaken Realms: Vahrin’s Call through his own company Titan Roc! This game is an action RPG set in a whimsical world, with humorous fantasy and grounded combat mechanics. The game will be initially launching on PC through Epic and Steam, with plans …
Josh Mitchell’s journey into software development is a story of determination and ambition. After working in a bar, he made the bold decision to change careers, returning to education to complete a Level 3 qualification before securing a degree apprenticeship with Babcock International. Now studying Digital and Technology Solutions at University Centre Weston, his dedication to learning and passion for …
The results are in, and UCW has received brilliant feedback in the National Student Survey for 2025! UCW is now above the national average in all nine areas of the survey! This is a reflection of the incredible amount of work put in by our academic and support staff. UCW’s academic support continues to stand out as a key highlight …
What is UX? We spoke to Digital User Experience Degree Apprentice Eve, to find out more about this exciting new discipline! Eve describes UX Design as “the practice of designing a user interface around the needs of the people that are going to be using it.” With the intention being to create a product that is easy to use, accessible, …
UCW is very proud to launch our brand-new prospectus for 2026! Our prospectus is the best place to find out about our courses, with sections for all of our subject areas including Art, Media and Design, Business and Professional Services, Computing and Digital Technologies, Counselling and Healthcare, Education, Inclusive Practice and Criminology, Engineering and Construction, Performance and Production Arts and …
This February Weston College and University Centre Weston (UCW) were delighted to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant for Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq and Denis Burn MBE, the Deputy Lieutenant. The Lord-Lieutenant acts as His Majesty’s representative in Somerset. As a champion of the community, they support charity work and volunteering while upholding the interests of the Crown. After arriving at Weston College’s Knightstone …
T Levels can be a great stepping stone for students interested in degree apprenticeships. They provide a solid foundation of technical knowledge and practical skills that are often highly relevant to apprenticeships in industries like engineering, digital, and healthcare. We spoke with two degree apprenticeship learners from UCW, Joshua and Alexander, who both also completed T Levels at Weston College, …
Curious about degree apprenticeships but unsure what they really involve or how they might work for you? We spoke with Sharna, our Apprenticeship Recruitment & Skills Marketing Lead, to tackle the most common questions we get about degree apprenticeships! What is a degree apprenticeship? A degree apprenticeship is an excellent step in your career, offering the opportunity to gain practical …
Today we’re highlighting our industry-level Networking and Cyber Lab used by our Digital and Computing courses. We spoke to Jack, the HE Program Co-ordinator for Computing who took us through all of the ways that the facility helps students and gets them prepared for employment! Our Networking and Cyber Lab is equipped with industry-level tools like Fluke network testers, important …
Interested in pursuing a degree apprenticeship? We spoke to Gary Bradshaw – HR Advisor in ECP Development at MBDA, one of UCW’s biggest degree apprentice employers. Gary shared valuable insights into the degree apprenticeship opportunities at MBDA, along with tips for applying and excelling within the company. How do degree apprentices benefit your business? At MBDA we offer a …
UCW is thrilled to announce the approval of our new courses for Computing and Digital Technologies! The first new course is Software Development. This course covers a range of areas including software, business & systems analysis, cyber security, data analysis and network infrastructure. Software development is crucial to businesses and allows them to increase productivity and work digitally. Our …
UCW student Charlie, working for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) came into Weston College to deliver a guest lecture about his degree apprenticeship to A Level students. Charlie progressed to UCW from Weston College two years ago and is studying the Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship. Charlie started his guest lecture by explaining what the course structure of …
BY JOE SMITH, Weston College Group Apprenticeship Strategic Accounts Manager In today’s business landscape, digital skills are not just an advantage—they’re essential. Yet, many businesses, particularly smaller ones, struggle to find or afford the right talent to optimise their digital presence. Degree apprenticeships are emerging as a powerful solution to bridge this gap, enabling companies to access fresh …
Lewis, one of our fourth year Software Degree Apprentices, has been completing his apprenticeship at MBDA and has made incredible progress. MBDA are within the defence sector and have been working with UCW as one of our Career Excellence Hub partners – giving our apprentices rounded experiences of working within industry. Lewis and MBDA recently won our ‘Digital Partnership Award’ …
Finley, who studied BSc Applied Computing at UCW, has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication by representing us at the national WorldSkills competition in Web Development for two consecutive years, a testament to his ability and commitment. Continuing from his L3 at Weston College, Finley has not only excelled in competitive arenas but also maintained high academic standards throughout his studies. …
Lewis, a final year BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprentice at MBDA Systems, was shortlisted for Computing & Digital Technologies Student of the Year at University Centre Weston. Lewis’s passion for software engineering has driven him to excel both academically and professionally. Reflecting on his nomination, Lewis expressed pride in his achievements and gratitude for the recognition from …
Ffinian Elliott has been named as University Centre Weston’s Student Representative of the Year. Reflecting on this recognition, he says, “I’m amazed; it’s an honour and a privilege to be nominated for such a prestigious award. The fact that so many have recognised my work shows that it’s appreciated and valued.” Ffinian attributes his nomination to his active role in …
A group of our talented students have achieved a national qualification for the prestigious WorldSkills Competition in the digital category. WorldSkills is the largest international skills competition, bringing together young professionals from around the world to showcase their expertise in various vocational fields. The digital category encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including web development, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and software …
With the summer holidays well underway, students with offers from universities are eagerly awaiting those all important college exam results. The question we always get over the summer break though is… “Is it too late to apply”?! To that we say: Not at all! We can consider applications throughout the summer for most of our courses through the process called …
This week welcomed some familiar faces back to UCW! We love speaking with past students. Hearing about their amazing achievements and progression since graduating really brings home the amazing successes higher education enables. UCW alumni Mari Kerrigan, Dan Swan, Jack Kimmins and Josh Shapland visited The Winter Gardens Campus to pass on their words of wisdom to Weston College Sixth …
New research shows the extent of the Southwest’s demand for sustainable living, as the majority would consider a home to be worth more money if it was sustainably constructed. A report released alongside the research highlights the technical skills that are needed if the Southwest’s consumers’ green ambitions are to be met. The skills to succeed: Meeting the country’s evolving technical …
The Chinese Room’s Technical Producer, Pascal Siddons visited UCW Games and Animation Production, BA (hons) students to give a lecture on employment and how to stand out when applying for Graduate roles in the gaming industry. The Chinese Room are a BAFTA-winning games studio and have created the likes of Dear Esther, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Everybody’s Gone to …
Whether it’s going into the world of work or continuing their study, we love seeing learners progress to achieve towards successful careers! Jack Coles, who currently studies BSc Applied Computing (Hons), has just been accepted into a Masters degree in Health Data Science with the University of Exeter! We caught up with Jack to tell us more about his progression …
Our Applied Computing students are ready to take on the world of employment! This week we have had guest speaker Benedict van der Linde CMgr MCMI, who ran a day of workshops on professional career coaching and employability for our BSc (Hons) Applied Computing undergraduates. This workshop taught students about self-reflection as well as giving them interview tips, techniques for …
Weston College and University Centre Weston alumni Jack Kimmins is proving his amazing talents in computing as he is selected for the finals of the WorldSkills national competition. WorldSkills UK is an independent charity that works with employers, education and governments, supporting young people across the world via competitions-based training, testing their ability to achieve world-class standards in the biennial …
WorldSkills UK has announced over 400 students and apprentices who will be battling it out across 64 disciplines to be crowned national skills champions. We are extremely proud to share that this includes UCW Applied Computing BSc student Jack Kimmins, who will be competing in the national Web Design finals, hosted by Weston College later this year. Four FE learners …
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