Case Studies
Student & Alumni Stories
Hannah, Engineering
Twenty-year-old Hannah Frost is a graduate of UTC Sheffield and now works as an apprentice technician at global engineering company Arup. Hannah started at Arup in August 2017, straight after leaving the UTC, and is now progressing towards a degree apprenticeship. We met Hannah in Arup’s smart Sheffield office overlooking the city. What is your […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Meet our Alumni: Sheffield Hallam University animation undergraduate, George Allan
George Allan joined UTC Sheffield City Centre in Year 10 and continued into the sixth form where he completed his A Levels. He chose English Literature and Art alongside a technical specialism in Creative iMedia, in which he gained a Level 3 diploma. We sat down with George to find out what he enjoyed most […]
Student & Alumni Stories
George, Creative & Digital
George Allan joined UTC Sheffield City Centre in Year 10 and continued into the sixth form where he completed his A Levels. He chose English Literature and Art alongside a technical specialism in Creative iMedia, in which he gained a Level 3 diploma. We sat down with George to find out what he enjoyed most […]
Employer Stories
Meet Our Industry Partner: Duncan Philpott
We asked action and sports adventurer photographer Duncan Philpott about his work with the UTC Sheffield Creative and Digital Media team. Did you always want to be a photographer? Well I did a maths degree, but I started taking photographs when I was 13 and it became a real passion. I got my first commission […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Agustin, Engineering
Sixteen-year-old Agustin is celebrating his success after achieving 9 GCSEs including 2 grade 9s in French & Spanish, a grade 8 in Chemistry and a grade 7 in Mathematics. He said: “I’m happy overall with my results and looking forward to the future. I eventually want to go to University.” Agustin says that coming to […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Joe, Engineering
Joe knew he wanted to pursue a career in Engineering so came to the UTC for its mix of specialist and Academic learning. The sixteen-year-old is now celebrating achieving 8 GCSEs at grade 6 and above, plus a Level 2 Double Distinction* in his Engineering Manufacturing technical studies. He will be returning to the UTC […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Ellie, Creative & Digital
Sixteen-year-old Ellie is already clear that she wants to pursue a career in Sports Journalism. She joined the UTC as she had a passion for Media, which wasn’t an option at her old school. With 9 GCSEs including an A* in Media Studies and a Level 2 Distinction* in her Creative and Digital Media BTEC, […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Mia, Creative & Digital
Sixteen-year-old Mia is celebrating a top set of results after achieving 8 GCSE’s including a grade 8 in Photography, a grade A in Media Studies alongside a Level 2 Distinction* and Level 2 Distinction in her Creative and Digital Media BTEC. She said: “I’m really pleased with my results and I’m looking forward to coming […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Shauna, Creative & Digital
UTC Sheffield student Shauna McManus has gained the confidence and skills to go straight into employment. Shauna has achieved an A Level in photography at grade A as well as a technical qualification in creative and digital media gaining double distinction*. Now the 18-year-old, from Sheffield, has started a full-time permanent job as a sales […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Harry, Engineering
UTC Sheffield student Harry Hudson’s career is in first gear as his prospects get set to accelerate with a degree apprenticeship with global car manufacturer BMW. The 18-year-old has always had a keen interest in engineering and will start the four-year apprenticeship at BMW in Birmingham this month. Harry has achieved double distinction* in a […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Fran, Creative & Digital
UTC Sheffield student Fran Murray has ambitious designs on a career in fashion. The 18-year-old, from North Derbyshire, has achieved two A Levels in photography and psychology both at grade C. Fran also completed a technical qualification in creative and digital media achieving a distinction* distinction. She is now going on to study a Degree […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Cameron, Engineering
UTC Sheffield student Cameron Tawn is celebrating after securing an apprenticeship with a top employer. The 18-year-old, from Barnsley, has achieved a Cambridge Technical qualification in engineering achieving a double distinction as well as an A Level in maths. Cameron also completed AS Level physics last year. Now he is going onto a three-year degree […]