Student success

Thobekile overcame challenges. Water and electricity shutdowns didn't stop her studying. If reading by candlelight was impossible, she waited until the power came back on, even if it was in the night.

Sarah wanted to make the system better. That's why she studied our BSc (Hons) Integrative Health and Social Care Top-up degree. And she has graduated with first-class honours.

Working 12-hour shifts in a hospital in Malta meant Lisa Libreri had no time for a traditional university experience. Then a colleague recommended flexible, online study with UDOL.

Mo helps patients on their journey to recovery in a hospital psychiatric department in Austria. We helped him gain a deeper understanding of his patient’s issues without online counselling course.

Alawi is aiming to implement and improve the health and safety culture across Saudi Arabia. He is studying our online Ergonomics MSc to expand his knowledge and help with aspirations for the future.

A fascination with the human psyche had always been a constant thread in Amanda's life, it was something she was deeply passionate about. That’s when she decided to study our Psychology MSc.

Ann-Marie was about as far away from Derby as it is possible to be when she found her passion. After completing our online Psychology BSc, she plans to continue her studies and do a masters and PhD.

When George Papakyritsis found his true calling was becoming a practising therapist, he realised studying our accredited online Psychology BSc (Hons) was his best first step to achieving his goal.

Phil set his sights on emigrating to Australia. For him gaining a degree would help him to achieve his goal. Now armed with a Nursing Studies (Top-Up) BSc, he is in the process of obtaining a visa.

Tyra achieved more than she ever thought possible. She gained a First in her Business and Management BSc while juggling some major life changes, including getting married and having two children.

Jackie found her passion of caring for others after her mother became unwell. She enrolled onto our online Integrative Health and Social Care (Top-Up) BSc and is now helping run a rehabilitation unit.

At school, in Switzerland, Gabrielle had focused on becoming a musician and left with few academic qualifications. Her subsequent experience in admin, HR and accounting showed her obvious abilities.

For Sunita online learning was the only way to fit her studies in around her busy life. She is now using her degree as a stepping-stone to study her masters and gain a leadership and management role.

Nick had been working in technology for nearly three decades when he decided to study online. Nick's now applying his newfound knowledge to take his career to the next level.

Neil Cufley was a soldier for 20 years. After leaving the Army, he wanted to give himself the best chance of progressing in a new career. So he signed up for our online MBA.

With aspirations to be the best in her field, Adebanke studied our Big Data Analytics MSc. This has helped her to make profitable business decisions, advance her career and support her community.

Gilson knew there was something missing in his methods working as a physiotherapist. He wanted a more holistic approach – and found the answer in ergonomics. Now he's making a difference in Zimbabwe.

Online student Asmaa Sakr has used her MSc in Information Technology to research how emerging technologies, particularly extended reality technologies, can be used in higher education.

Having two young children and a business wasn’t enough to put Joy off her dream of pursuing a career as an educational psychologist. She just needed to find a way to fit it all into her busy life.

Stephen chose to study at an accelerated rate meaning he completed his course within a year. He has developed new skills that have helped him to become a better nurse and an inspiration to others.

Ken was inspired to become a psychotherapist when he saw the amazing positive changes counselling brought to people. He has now found his true calling – and he’s continuing to learn with our help.

For Philippa, Ergonomics is about making her products right for the end user. It’s about getting everything in the perfect place. And it’s about saving lives. Because she designs tanks for the Army.

From the age of five, Rachel knew that she wanted to become a nurse. Now her passion and drive for mental health has made her push her career even further.

For Kelly, studying online was her only option. At times, she doubted her abilities but, with our support, she increased her self-belief and realised she could exceed her own expectations.

Sarah was living and teaching abroad, a mother of two young children, when her husband passed away. Returning to the UK, her passion and courage have helped her steer her career in a new direction.

What do you do if you are a German living in Denmark and you want to study a Psychology degree? This was the dilemma faced by Regina Holler. The solution? Studying in England.

Fiona was in the second year of our Psychology degree, writing an essay on what stops women going to the doctor when they spot breast cancer symptoms. That’s when she found out she had breast cancer.

Karen is passionate about working with children. And she decided to study our Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) online top-up degree to gain a deeper understanding of children.