Name: Sara Mohamed
Course: BA (Hons) Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship

"It is difficult, and it's work. But you know, when you just enjoy something so much, it doesn't feel like work, it's that kind of feeling."

Name: Lil Nickolds
Course: BA (Hons) Social Work ( Degree Apprenticeship)

"What has been the main progress for me is that I've grown as a person, and I've been more reflective in my practice. It's about those Why questions I start to ask myself--Why are we doing this? Why have I done this?"

Name: Emma Goodfellow
Course: BA (Hons) Social Work ( Degree Apprenticeship)

"It's a course that makes me think about things from different perspectives and analyse certain things, so I feel that I've grown in my professional life, but also in my personal life. Now I don't seem to take things at face value and start to question everything in a way that can be constructive."

Name: Pamela Mckenna
Course: BA (Hons) Early Childhood

"I have now been able to gain a place on a PGCE Teaching course in September 2022 and without the Early Childhood course and the knowledge I have gained and confidence that has given me I don’t think I would have ever been in the position to apply for it."

Name: Lisa
Course: BA (Hons) Social Studies (Part-Time)

"Completion of the Social Studies degree is not for me to pursue a different career, it is purely for me to be able to finally fulfil my dream, and the content of the degree speaks to me more than I thought it would."

Name: Aaron
Course: BA (Hons) Early Childhood (Part-Time)

"I was excited to start a new challenge in a job that is very rewarding, however realised I needed to try and further my education alongside this, to give me greater opportunities in the future."

Name: Jordan
Course: BA (Hons) Person-Centred Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship (Part-Time)

"I can honestly say, joining the course has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life so far. There is a magnificent blend of practical learning through counselling practice, theory and, I think the most important aspect of the course, self-reflection and personal development."

Name: Sarah
Course: Early Childhood (Foundation Degree and Top-up)

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the exposure to different opinions and experiences of my peers and tutors. It has supported me within my current role as a teaching assistant and has given me multiple options of where to go next."

Name: Karen
Course: Gateway to HE and BA (Hons) Social Studies (Full-time)

“I still managed to get a 2:1. As I type this, I am still feeling on cloud nine and I feel excited for what opportunities my degree may open to me."

Name: Julie
Course: BA (Hons) Health and Social Policy (2+2)

“My proudest achievement was being awarded the Gillian Rose Prize for 2018/2019 by the Department of Sociology Postgraduate Exam Board."

Name: Jon
Course: BA (Hons) Health and Social Policy (2+2)

"During my final year I realised I actually enjoyed learning and started to wonder if I perhaps could go further, so I applied for an MA in Social Research."

Name: Emma
Course: BA (Hons) History (Part-time)

"I felt very brave. I have found it challenging but I would encourage anyone to do it. Warwick University has great facilities and support for students of all ages and disciplines which I look forward to sharing with all those I meet."

Name: Clare
Course: Early Childhood (Foundation Degree)

"My child changed the direction of my life. The positives of joining as an adult learner are, you really know what you want. I really didn't know this is what I wanted to do when I was leaving school. But now this is definitely the field I need to be in."

Name: Emma
Course: Early Childhood (Foundation Degree)

“As a young adult I was never sure of what career path I wanted to travel along. I think as a more mature student I have now had time to gain a bigger picture of the world and build up clearer idea of what I want from life and from a career.”

Name: Jamie
Course: BA (Hons) Social Studies (2+2)

"There is an abundance of help and encouragement for mature students at the University of Warwick. It’s never too late to learn.

Name: Claire
Course: BA (Hons) Social Work (Degree Apprenticeship)

“I have enjoyed learning new things, new ways of thinking and meeting new people. I have learned a lot about myself over the last few months and love the new challenges that I have been given”

Name: Joe
Course: BA (Hons) Social Studies (Part-time)

"Studying a part-time degree with CLL has supported my career progress within Higher Education. It has given me tools, such as critical analysis and has built my confidence within an academic setting."

Name: Alison
Course: BA Health and Social Policy

"As I gained more knowledge, it prompted me to question and challenge ‘power and control’ influences in society, discovering a new-found awareness of how they impacted upon my own life."

Name:Jules
Course: BA (Hons) Social Studies (2+2)

"I have learned about deferred gratification and working hard to achieve my goals rather than expecting everything to happen yesterday without me lifting a finger."

Name:Alana
Course: Early Childhood (Foundation Degree)

"I have made lots of new friends in my cohort, the tutors are amazing at offering support and my own personal tutor Dr Charlotte Jones is phenomenal at ensuring the students feel confident completing their studies."

Name:Jim
Course: BA (Hons) Social Studies (2+2)

"The confidence being a Warwick graduate gives you cannot be underestimated and it really helped me look at careers I had not previously considered."

Name:Jaswin
Course: Person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy

"What I took away from the years I spent at the university was the experience and connection made with fellow students during those 3 years."

Name:Leigh
Course: BA (Hons) Social Studies (2+2)

"I cannot recommend the 2+2 highly enough. I have new friends, a new career and an intellectual curiosity, I would have never developed without CLL."

Name:Faye
Course: Early Childhood (Foundation Degree), BA (Hons) Early Childhood (top-up)

"The most important thing that I have learned from the course is that as practitioners, my colleagues, classmates, and I play a vital role in the lives of the children in our care. Studying at Warwick gave me the confidence to find my voice and I hope to use it to make an impact on my sector."

Name:Kayleigh
Course: BA (Hons) Social Studies (2+2)

"It is so rewarding submitting the final piece of work and receiving the grades I have worked so hard to achieve. I am looking forward to putting my degree into practice and for my next adventure."

Name:Wai
Course: BA (Hons) Health and Social Policy (Part-time)

"All of my tutors have been very supportive and engaged with my studies, offering guidance whenever it was required. Without their kindness, expert knowledge or willingness to help their students meet their goals in their degree, this journey would have been difficult."

Name:Rosie
Course: BA (Hons) Social Studies (Full-time)

" Writing essays and academic reading was a challenge in the beginning, however, I found that the support offered from study skills sessions and my lectures very helpful and before I knew it I was on my way and achieving the grades I wanted."

Name:Charlie
Course: Early Childhood (Foundation Degree)

"By the second year of the degree, my confidence had grown with the knowledge I had gained. I felt I was able to carry out my job to the highest standard which inevitably benefitted the children and families I worked with."

Name:Sam
Course: BA (Hons) Social Studies (2+2)

"The degree has provided me with a range of transferable skills for both the workplace and everyday life such as relaxation techniques gained on the mindfulness module, presentation skills both verbal and written and the ability to research and analyse data."

Name:Aimie
Course: Early Childhood (Foundation Degree), BA (Hons) Early Childhood (top-up)

“It takes real determination to see the degree through; however, I could not have asked for a more supportive set of tutors than I have had at this university. I would encourage anyone to go for it!"