Access to Higher Education students celebrate their success, before heading off to top Universities
Bath College held an award ceremony to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Access to Higher Education students at the Shrubbery restaurant last week.
The students were presented with their course certificates over a prosecco and canapƩ reception, followed by specially nominated awards.
The Access to Higher Education course provides students with a nationally recognised qualification and an alternative career pathway for those who want to study at university.
Carolyn Guy, Learning Co-ordinator for the Access to HE department, said that: āWe are delighted and proud of the outstanding achievements of our Access students who have made fantastic progress this year and are moving on to such a wide range of degrees.
āMany of our students gained the confidence to pursue career goals and ambitions which they would not have thought possible a year ago.
āThis event was a celebration of their hard work, determination and success. The students created a culture of excellence and support of one another.ā
The top prize of the afternoon was the much coveted Roper Prize, named after Brian and Maggie Roper, who were incredibly generous benefactors of Bath College who left a legacy gift to the College to recognise the achievements of students, particularly on the Access Course. This year there were five Roper prize winners, who were nominated by staff for outstanding dedication to their studies.
The Roper Prize Winners:
- Sheldon Hibberd
- Daniel Currell
- Levina Testa
- Hannah Hillier
- Lucy Williams
The Part Time Prize Winner: Pearl Bartlett
Samantha has a three-year-old son and took the Access course to become a midwife, something that she was nervous about juggling before starting: āLuckily, I have a very supportive family who will care for my son when I need time for my assignments.
āCollege help part-fund my sonās pre-school hours every week to ensure I can commit to the course. This means I have more time at college to do work and ensure I can attend all my lessons.
āThe Access Course has really helped boost my confidence, itās supported me to receive offers from universities for competitive courses I would never have been able to achieve on my own.
āItās also allowed me to improve my academic knowledge and set me up for university whilst making great supportive friends who are also going through the same process for their goals.ā
Bath College Principal Laurel Penrose attended the awards ceremony to meet students and hand out course certificates.
After presenting the awards Laurel commented: āListening to the list of universities you have been excepted to I am so proud to hear the depth and breadth of courses youāre going onto.
āThe Access Course is very challenging, especially when you have family commitments or similar at the same time. You should all be so proud of yourselves. Congratulations.ā
Destination Universities and courses of this yearās Access Course Students
Bath Spa University – Education, Creative Writing
Birmingham City University -Psychology with Criminology
Bournemouth University – Paramedic Science
Cardiff Met University – Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Cardiff University – Childrenās Nursing, Optometry, Physiotherapy
City of Bristol College – Health and Social Care Practice
Kingās College London – English, Nutrition and Dietetics
Manchester Metropolitan University – International Business Management
Oxford Brookes University – Operating Department Practice, Biomedical Science, History, Midwifery
Swansea University – Modern History and International Relations
University of Bath – Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences
University of Bristol – Msci Biochemistry, Psychology, Geography, History, Psychology, Sociology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Nursing, Zoology
University of Glasgow – MA History and Politics
University of Gloucestershire – Sports Coaching
University of Leeds – Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, Pharmacology
University of Manchester – Japanese Studies
University of Nottingham – Physiotherapy
University of Plymouth – Ocean Science and Marine Conservation
University of Portsmouth – Paramedic Science, Politics
University of Reading – Pharmacy MPharm
University of Southampton – History
University of Surrey – Veterinary Medicine and Science
University of York – Historical Archaeology
UWE – Physiotherapy, Childrenās Nursing, Law, Primary teaching with QTS, Psychology
For more information about Bath Collegeās Access to Higher Education course click here.
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