University Centre Colchester - What our students say

Ashley - BA (Hons) Fashion and Printed Textiles

“We were encouraged to push our own creative limits to develop our identity as designers and this really enabled us to graduate with the wealth of knowledge that we would need to succeed in the industry.”

Ashley - BA (Hons) Fashion and Printed Textiles

Josh - BA (Hons) Digital Film Production

“Julien our tutor is amazing, he helps us get hands on experience in the industry with professionals. It’s very accessible and the only University to do a digital film course nearby. I enjoy how practical the course is.”

Josh - BA (Hons) Digital Film Production

Lizzie - BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

“I chose to study here after a friend of mine had attended in previous years and I knew how much she loved it and what she got from her degree. I loved the environment that there was around campus and how friendly people were.”

Lizzie - BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Lucy - BA (Hons) Fine Art

“The tutors have been such a great help during the degree. They are all practising artists themselves and have given us the confidence to take risks, have fun and eventually establish a developed, professional fine art practice.”

Lucy - BA (Hons) Fine Art

Luke - BA (Hons) Popular Music

“I like the small intimate classes as it allows me to have more tutorial support and means that I am more than just a number. Teachers care about our physical and mental health just as much as out academic progress.”

Luke - BA (Hons) Popular Music

Olivia - BA (Hons) Fine Art

“I chose to study here due to the location and facilities. There is a wide range of art workshops and tools available to use. The disability support offered is great and I enjoy the small class sizes to allow for feedback and personal tutoring.”

Olivia - BA (Hons) Fine Art

Phoebe - BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

“The thing I enjoyed most about studying here was the opportunities. I was never judged for what I wanted to do, I was supported. The dance classes were always my favourite, I could show off and be applauded for learning new things.”

Phoebe - BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Sam - BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

“My degree helped me learn about my singing voice for the first time and become the performer I am today. I have since been in the West End cast of Dirty Dancing playing Billy Kostecki and Specs in the Disney Musical.”

Sam - BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Samantha - BA (Hons) Fine Art

“It was important to me to be local to home as a mature student with a family. The course has a diversity of age ranges and backgrounds, this has created an environment which makes it fascinating to learn in.”

Samantha - BA (Hons) Fine Art