A dedicated and innovative former student has recently celebrated success after graduating from university with first-class honours.
Tom Hooker, who previously studied Creative Media (Journalism & Communications) at HSDC’s South Downs Campus, has recently completed his undergraduate Journalism degree at the University of Winchester.
Alongside this commendable achievement, Tom has also been lucky enough to work at well-known establishments such as ITV Meridian and presented for radio station Voice FM based in Southampton.
Tom added:
“My favourite part of college was the people, lecturers, and course mates alike. It gave me an environment coming out of school where I could showcase my creative side and study something completely different to what I did at GCSE as well as meet a new set of friends.”
When asked how studying at HSDC has enhanced his employability, Tom said:
“The main way studying media has enhanced my employability is the variety of skills you pick up from the course. This meant when looking at university courses I was very well prepped for Media, Marketing, Film, and Journalism undergraduate degrees.
With the latter, it’s an industry where you need to be multi-skilled and able to pick things up quickly – all traits I first started growing in my two years at HSDC.”
When asked what advice he would give to prospective students, Tom said:
“Go for it. Not only do the creative industries continue to grow, but in a society today where being able to widen your abilities and have a diverse range of skills is so important, the Creative Media course gives all the right steppingstones in order to take whatever route in the media industry you choose to take.”
To watch Tom’s documentary, click here.