Testimonials

A fantastic course, delivered remotely to allow flexibility with a full-time job. The team were instrumental in allowing me to ensure that the course was the right fit for me, offering guidance and support throughout.

Both Louisa and Christina helped identify that I could convert my SNCO course to a level 5 diploma that would enable me to go straight to an MSc without a Bachelors. Naturally this led to trepidation, however, they were always on hand to answer any questions, provide feedback on the layout of academic modules and where to find literature for free through the Army Library Service (ALS). Together with tailored personal finance contributions for the MSc that met my specific needs, nothing was ever too much trouble. The MSc in Programme Project Management has not only given me greater knowledge and improved my management skills at an SNCO level, but it has also provided the opportunity of personal development and greater employment opportunities beyond the military with minimal costs and maximum flexibility. Ultimately, if it wasn't for WBS, Christina and Louisa, achieving an MSc would have not been possible. It all starts just by sending them an email or seeing them in person when they are at your AEC.

I would like to pass on my thanks to yourself and your team’s professionalism by unlocking my potential and empowering my future through education! Your help at the beginning was invaluable and I would not have been able to handle the minefield without your assistance.

I'm grateful for the support provided from Wessex Business School. The team were incredibly helpful and approachable pointing me in the right direction to help me achieve my goals. Their advice made a real difference, and I’m thankful for their time and effort they put in to helping me.

Thank you for your fantastic and friendly support! You’ve really made the whole process straightforward. I had a tough time choosing from all the different providers out there, so I’m genuinely glad I found Wessex Business School.

Wessex Business School were fantastic throughout my learning. Whenever I needed help there was always someone there to answer any questions I had and guide me along the way. I cant thank them enough for their professionalism and guidance.

Wessex Business School helped me with getting on the MSc Cyber Security technology course at Northumbria University about this time two years ago and I can now confirm that I have been successful in achieving the goal of passing the course and succeeding getting a degree, which was my main objective when I first began. I have to say if it wasn’t for the initial assistance, I would never have been in this situation, so I am eternally grateful for their help. It has been an amazing journey, but all the hard work and occasional sleepless night has now paid off. Off the back of it all I have been able to get a new job working for a Cyber Security consultancy, as I have now completed my 24 years in the army.

I was looking to convert my military experience into a civilian qualification. While I was attending my WO CLM Part 3 in Brecon, a member of Wessex Business School came and delivered a presentation on the BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Management which could lead to enrolling on the final 18 months of the BA Hons Top Up Degree in Business Management, on completion of the Higher Education Access course provided by Wessex Business School. A person like me without recognised academic qualification quickly grabbed the golden opportunity and gained the BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Management. After some hesitation, I made my mind up and enrolled at Wessex Business School on the HE Access course. It was a bold and anxious decision I took but found it to be very useful and worthwhile as I completed my course with confidence and felt a sense of achievement having learnt a great deal. I then applied and received an unconditional offer from Northumbria University for a place on the final 18 months of the BA Hons Top Up Degree in Business Management. I would like to thank the team at Wessex Business School for their great customer care, support and passion. It has been a great honour and pleasure to be part of WBS and I definitely recommend this route to all colleagues in the military to reap the benefits that are on offer and gain valuable life-long qualifications.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Wessex Business School for their exceptional support, guidance, and dedication throughout the past months of my studies. The knowledge and expertise shared by the faculty have been outstanding, delivered with clarity, relevance, and enthusiasm that have truly enhanced my learning journey. What stands out most is the genuine care and commitment shown by the entire team. From academic support to customer service, every interaction has been marked by professionalism, encouragement, and a passion for helping students succeed. Their consistent communication and willingness to go the extra mile have made a significant difference in both my academic progress and personal confidence. Wessex Business School has not only supported me in achieving my educational goals but has also inspired me to aim even higher. I am incredibly grateful for their unwavering support and highly recommend them to anyone seeking a quality, student centered learning experience.

Christina was a massive help to me. Not only in guiding me through the process but also in supporting me complete my application and advising what resources to use in preparation for the start of the course. Having been out of education for so long I didn't think I was capable of doing it, but Christina filled me with confidence that it was achievable. I will be forever grateful as this has set me up for success and has given me the confidence to further my development ready for my transition into civilian employment.

I started my educational journey as a Cpl when I realised that soldiers leaving after a full career were falling on hard times and hadn’t invested in their future. I immediately began enrolling on courses through local colleges and through the education centre on camp. Fast forward ten years and I was now a Colour Sergeant (CSgt) attending the Infantry Warrant Officers Course (IWOC) at the Infantry Battle School (IBS) Brecon. This is where I first engaged with Wessex Business School (WBS) and saw the true potential of their qualifications on offer. The disappointing part of this experience was that it was voluntary… there were a total of 6 who took up the offer of enrolling and doing a couple of small workshops to complete the BTEC L5 in Management, there were 30 plus on the IWOC who could have benefited from this amazing opportunity! The journey didn't end there as I signed up for the HE Access Course and completed it very quickly and applied to study a BA (Hons) in Leadership and Management through Northumbria University. This wouldn’t have been possible without WBS and the mentoring I received before enrolling at Northumbria. After a year of dedicated time management I graduated with a first class BA (Hons). Again the journey didn’t end there, I left it a few months before I decided to commit to something else, I decided to work towards my PG Dip in Leadership and management, I intentionally took 12 months via distance learning to read, research and complete the course assessments to enable a more comprehensive understanding to prepare for an MBA programme. This was the best option for me but also for the depth and breadth of learning achieved rather than a 3 or 5 day workshop at a military base where it felt rather contrived. I passed this and immediately promised myself to have a year off from education and concentrate on other things. The following month I attended a webinar provided by the Officers Association of a MBA programme by Northampton University and two months after the webinar I enrolled on the MBA programme, why do I do this to myself? I’ll tell you why, because it’s worth it! I really enjoy academic study; this is a far cry from the Corporal who started out his educational journey 16 years ago. Through all the operations and exercises I had to cancel and move study to the right as the job came first, don’t let that put you off, you will get to where you want to; even if you don’t know where that will be. I certainly didn’t know I would be doing a MBA and didn’t think I was capable of a BA (Hons) until I started it… “Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems” – Sun Tzu

Both achieving a 2:1 in Business Management (BA Hons) at Northumbria University. The time has flown and we can only thank Wessex Business School to lead us in the right direction to further our education. It has certainly required some additional effort and self discipline, but the gratification from being able to say you have graduated is worth it!

“Wessex Business School has been a cornerstone of my academic journey since 2019, when I began with the Diploma Level 5. Their unwavering support and expert guidance were instrumental in helping me successfully complete the MSc in Strategic Leadership at Northumbria University. The programme sharpened my strategic thinking, leadership skills, and professional confidence thanks to a team of knowledgeable, approachable, and encouraging staff. I’m especially grateful to Christina, Louisa, and John Fagan for their exceptional support throughout.”

I have really enjoyed doing my course with the Wessex Business School. Christina and her team have been very proactive, quick to response, knowledgeable and helpful. The course materials were really good and has meant that I have been able to acheive a qualification far above my peers and a lot of my immediate seniors too. It's been a fantastic thing to have on my SJAR and I've really enjoyed being able to complete the well structured work.

The WBS staff were incredibly helpful, supportive, and efficient through all aspects of my application. I must pay a special thank you to Christina, who was pivotal for my application from all aspects, including finances, background, recommendations and even trying to get me to go higher - straight for an MSc. I value the time and the support from the team, and I completely recommend the course. I managed to complete it within time and graduating with a 2:1 (Which I am incredibly pleased to receive, whilst working as an Adjutant). Finally, I am confident that I have developed my educational writing, presentations and wider understanding which has ultimately improved my ability to assimilate information and analyse quickly. I will say, the best part of the course was learning about Strategy, as it is something which resonates well with my current role. I completely recommend this course to my peers, colleagues, and friends. Not only because of how much I enjoyed it, but the delivery and accessibility were perfect whilst serving in a full-time role.

Louisa Turner and John Fagan were both very accommodating and attentive to my needs they supported me through all the courses. Their help and guidance throughout the course has been very appreciated and both are excellent representatives of the organisation. I would highly recommend WBS and the BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Management and Leadership and the BTEC Level 5 in Management.

Very grateful for a good team from Wessex Business School to support me on this journey. The team is very professional and provides information of a good standard when asked. Sufficient time is given to complete each module which I found useful. I also enjoyed reading the course materials which is simplified carefully enough so us as students are able to understand the questions asked and answered correctly. The feedback from my lecturer was amazing to read and he always encouraged me after every assignment.

Serving currently in the Army. Firstly, I would like to thank Wessex Business School for the help and guidance throughout my learning experience when conducting the Level 5 Diploma in Management and the HE Access Course. I was nervous before starting the course, but with feedback and support from my tutor, I gained confidence and improved my writing abilities. The qualifications have boosted my self-esteem, CV and now looking forward to starting a Business & Management Degree with Northumbria University. Take the step forward in managing your careers and contact the friendly staff at Wessex Business School.

Without doubt I would simply not be where I am without the Wessex Business School. Currently halfway through the Business Management BA (Hons) at Northumbria and on track for a first, the assistance and guidance I have received from Christina and her staff has been first class. From the efficiency and simplicity of loading onto the Level 5 Diploma and HE Access courses, to the help received when applying to Northumbria university, they have been superb. Their interest does not end there, continued support throughout the programme as well as the knowledge gained on the access course has helped me achieve the grades I have. I have already engaged with WBS to pursue a masters on completion and my only wish is that I should've started the process sooner when given the opportunity on PSBC.

I have recommended Wessex Business School (WBS) to many friends and colleagues already. The three courses I have completed with them have been very well structured and supported and I have been able to fit in studies with work and family commitments effectively. Louisa and John have been especially helpful throughout my studies providing work content and feedback in a timely manner with clear guidance. I would highly recommend WBS.

As a Staff Sergeant in the British Army who had 18 months to serve before leaving the MOD after a 24 Year career, I was very focussed on transposing qualifications I had gained whilst serving and on gaining new qualifications to further enhance my Leadership and Management knowledge. Having already gained Leadership and Management CMI Level 4 through a CLM promotion course whilst serving I very keen to build upon this. I was told about Wessex Business School by another individual who was serving so I got in touch with them. The Managing Director of Wessex, Christina Doyle was extremely helpful in advising and explaining to me the best route to take. She explained the credit system and advised that a Level 5 HE bridging course would be required in order to make the next step into doing a Degree. Christina also took me through the enrolment procedure and was extremely patient explaining the steps I needed to take to successfully apply. I am now about to start a Management and Business Degree next year which I am very excited about.

Within a very limited period, I have managed to achieve BTEC Level 5 in Management and HE Access/Bridging module course through the Wessex Business School. And this was not possible without the help and sound advice from the WBS staffs, I was fully supported by the WBS staffs throughout my study with them, this provided me an excellent platform to attend the final year in BA (Hons) Leadership & Management (distant learning) in year 2019/20 with Northumbria University, Newcastle. I am enthusiastically looking forward to joining the University soon utilising my hard-earned money and the ELCAS funding. I always strive to be the very best as I learn this through my military career, and I am exceptionally focussing now in order to get my place at Northumbria University. I genuinely believe that the WBS have unlocked my potential and provided me this confidence where I can be a positive ambassador for the University throughout the study and beyond.

In 2020/21, I started a journey that would push me academically out of my comfort zone. My reason for reinvesting and educating myself was simple; I wanted to encourage my children to go to university and be in a position personally where I could offer support, guidance and words of encouragement if they were struggling with their studies. So, at this point in my life, I decided to return to education and reinvest in myself. I would not be in the position I am in today if it was not for the support of Wessex Business School (WBS) supporting me in completing the BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Management and the Higher Education Access Course, before enrolling onto the BA Hons Top Up Degree in Business Management through Northumbria University. WBS's unwavering continual help throughout my journey was second to none; if it wasn’t for their words of comfort, encouragement, leadership and mentoring I would not have achieved the first-class BA(Hons) Degree in the Business Management. In my current role, the degree has helped me to critically evaluate and analyse work procedures and processes, helping me answer complex and challenging questions from various project stakeholders. In addition, it has helped improve my oral and written communication skills in defence writing when framing Operational Staff Work (OSW).

For several years, I had wanted to take advantage of the Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) I came across Wessex Business School and enrolled on the BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Management which was heavily mapped to my Military Training so I only had two workbooks to complete. Then the Corona Virus Pandemic hit the UK, my unit was stood down. I was planning on attending the Higher Education (HE) Access Course / Bridging Module in person in Apr / May but due to these restrictions, this was obviously going to be impossible. I called WBS and they informed me that they were going ahead with the course by using distance learning. They provided me pre-reading material a week prior to the course going online, then they sent the essay questions that I was to answer. They consisted of 1 x 2000-word and 10 x 500-word essays. It took me a total of three weeks to complete all of them. I noticed a significant improvement in my essay planning and writing skills over this period. These essays were referenced from several different sources such as self-assessment questioners, authors own experience and academic citation. During this time the staff at WBS were supportive, this included answering my queries using email and phone calls. WBS put me in contact with the university enrolment officer who assisted me in clearing the release of ELCAS via my Unit Education Officer. Shortly afterwards, I enrolled in the BA (Hons) Degree in Business, Leadership and Management at Northumbria University. I am now looking forward to beginning the first module in July. I am glad that I have had this opportunity for development would like to thank Christina, Louisa and John at Wessex Business School. My lockdown wouldn’t have been the same without them.

They say the journey of a 1000 miles begins with 1 step. This statement is true for me and many others the path to obtaining your first degree can be a daunting one but with the right tools and support provided by Wessex business school walking that path has been made that much easier. I first came across Wessex Business school in 2018, after some guidance from Christina and her team I made quick work of obtaining my BTEC Level 5. Two years later ( I was deployed that’s why it so long) I returned to Wessex Business School and yet again their professionalism and guidance saw me completing my Higher Education Access course. Today I am proud to say that I have been given an unconditional offer to Northumbria University. Christina, you and your team are amazing and I can’t stop thanking you for your support. I look forward to continuing this journey with you guys up until the completion of my first degree.