Oliver Watts, 24, from Haverhill, graduated from West Suffolk College (WSC) after eight years of study.
The student gained a First-Class BEng Hons degree in Manufacturing Engineering – Design (Top Up).
As a result of this success he was awarded with an Outstanding Academic Achiever Award after achieving over 85% in his degree.
Oliver – who studied his degree part-time, studying alongside his job role where he works as a Senior Research Technician within the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Group at The Welding Institute (TWI).
He said: “Studying part-time meant I was working the other four days of the week, but my employers were very supportive and flexible, which helped me balance my studies alongside my work and development.”
On doing the degree he said: “It’s been great for networking, and I’ve made some good friends from different companies. One of the benefits of West Suffolk College is the amount of one-to-one support you receive, you don’t really get that everywhere else.”
After achieving top grades in all of his courses, Oliver is aspiring to progress into project management.
And in terms of a final word on his time at withing Eastern Education Group, he said: “I’d say put it at the top of your list and seriously consider it, because it’s been a really positive experience for me. Throughout all the years I’ve spent studying here, I’ve always felt well supported, and I’d definitely recommend it.”
