Pembrokeshire College A-level and Diploma students will shortly be heading off to some top university destinations including Oxford and Cambridge after achieving outstanding results this summer.
Almost 200 students are now getting ready to take up their university places studying everything from aerospace engineering to paramedic science, law and game design at universities across the UK.
A-level student Louis Chadd (A*A*A*) will be taking up his place at the University of Oxford to read Chemistry while Seren Rhys-Cowen, is heading to the University of Cambridge to read Geography.
Further A-level successes include: Jack Springer (A*AAA), Newcastle University to read Medicine; Oliver Hesse (A*AAA), University of London to read Computer Science; Hywel Mansell (A*A*A*A), UWTSD to read Primary Education; Andrew Scott (A*AAB), University of Warwick to read Engineering; and Gwenna Maycock (A*AAA), Royal Veterinary College, University of London to read Veterinary Science.
Further A-level student university destinations include: Bath, Durham, Exeter, and Liverpool.
Proving that the Diploma route is a credible alternative to A-levels, BTEC Protective Services learner Ole Davidson achieved Distinction* grades and is heading to Durham University to read Politics and International Relations while Health & Social Care learner Ruby Toom who achieved BAAA* grades, is heading to Cardiff University to read Adult Nursing.
Other vocational success stories include Thomas Bowen who is heading to UWTSD (Swansea College of Art) to study Illustration and Devon Badham who is heading to the University of the West of England to study Business and Management with fellow Diploma students taking up places across the UK to study a range of subjects including Engineering, Musical Theatre, Visual Communication, Midwifery, Architecture and Football Studies.
This year also saw great results for adult learners studying on the Access to Health and Access to Bioscience programmes with university offers being accepted to study a wide range of nursing, caring and medical related degrees.
After receiving this year’s results, College Principal Dr Barry Walters commented: “There have been some tremendous success stories this year with learners progressing to a diverse range of degrees, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
“We are incredibly proud of both our A-level and our vocational learners who have worked extremely hard showing perseverance and commitment in pursuing their goals. Throughout their time in College, they have been supported by an exceptional team of teaching and support staff, who go above and beyond to help learners to reach their intended destinations.
“We wish them all the best of luck and hope that they will keep in touch as they progress through their studies and into their future careers.”
For further information on the courses available at the College contact Admissions on 0800 9 776 778 or go to pembrokeshire.ac.uk/courses
