There have been lots of benefits but the main one has been how much my confidence has improved and I'd put that down to the fantastic support I've received here."

A supportive environment with interesting, topical content. HELMs (Higher Education Learning Mentors), Financial support and the option of emotional support if I ever need it."

The enthusiasm of the staff is infectious. The facilities and equipment here are in a class of their own, giving me hands-on experience with the kit I will go on to use in industry."

There is a relationship you build with tutors here where you feel like you can always reach out for help with anything."

The tutors are great, very supportive and push you to perform to the best of your ability. It's also really friendly and everyone gets on."

The small class sizes meant I got to know my fellow students and tutors really well. I also enjoyed the fact that the course was very hands-on."

Doing a placement gave me a better insight into the kinds of careers I could go into. Before I started I wanted to become a midwife but I realised through the placement that a healthcare assistant was a better fit for me."

The mix of coursework and exams really suited me and the placement allowed to experiment more than I would in the classroom which accelerated my learning."