Victoria Mitchell — Electronic and Computer Engineering Student, University of York

Victoria Mitchell is a Computer Science A-level student based in North Yorkshire, England, currently studying at St Aidan's and St John Fisher Associated Sixth Form. She is pursuing a place on the BEng (Hons) Electronic and Computer Engineering programme at the University of York (UCAS code H634), an IET-accredited degree and recognised pathway to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Victoria is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and the United States, and is authorised to live and work in either country without requiring visa sponsorship. From the age of 12, Victoria voluntarily completed 11 technology workshops through TechGirlz, a CompTIA-partnered STEM initiative, covering C++, Python, JavaScript, SQL, HTML/CSS, 3D design, mobile app design, data privacy, and artificial intelligence — beginning in August 2020 during COVID lockdown. Victoria holds 10 GCSEs at grades 5–9, a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and is working towards her Gold award. She completed a Science and Computing work experience placement at the University of York in June 2023 and a Fujitsu Cybersecurity Project through Springpod in February 2025, gaining practical experience in network security, vulnerability assessment and threat management. Victoria is also an experienced stage manager, youth group junior leader, and has worked in customer-facing hospitality roles since 2022.

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Victoria Mitchell

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Destination: University of York · BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
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About

Engineer,
Leader,
Problem Solver.

I'm a Computer Science A-level student in North Yorkshire with a track record of showing up, stepping up, and getting things done. Whether I'm debugging code, managing a stage team under pressure, or navigating a busy Saturday service — I bring focus and people skills in equal measure.

My path points squarely to Electronic and Computer Engineering at York — and it's not arbitrary. I've already walked those corridors on a Science & Computing placement. I know what I'm choosing, and I'm choosing it deliberately.

As a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and the United States, I can live and work in either country without visa sponsorship — now or after graduating. For any employer in the UK or US, that's one less box to tick and one more reason to say yes.

Computer Science A-Level Cybersecurity Network Security Stage Management Team Leadership Duke of Edinburgh Gold Vulnerability Assessment Customer Relations Sociology A-Level English Stylistics A-Level Youth Mentoring 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 UK · US Dual Citizen Python C++ JavaScript HTML / CSS SQL Artificial Intelligence Mobile App Design
10
GCSEs, grades 5–9
3+
Years customer-facing
100+
Volunteering hours
Gold
DofE in progress
Work Authorisation
UK & US dual citizen — no sponsorship required, no visa uncertainty. Available to work in either country from day one.
Experience

Where I've built
my foundations.

💬
Hospitality & Customer Service
2022 — present

Three-plus years in fast-paced customer-facing roles across North Yorkshire. Handling bookings, payments, high-pressure service, and customer concerns calmly and professionally — both in person and over the phone.

🎭
Stage Manager & Production Lead
2021 — present · (Manager: 2024–)

Started as stage crew and progressed to Stage Manager — responsible for set design, coordinating scene changes, and directing a team under live-show pressure. Equal parts technical planning and real-time leadership.

🌱
Youth Group Junior Leader
Jan 2023 — present

Over 100 hours volunteering with a North Yorkshire youth group, regularly stepping into leadership roles to organise activities and events. Collaboration, patience, and reliability — consistently, week after week.

Achievements

A record that
speaks for itself.

Aug 2020 — Sep 2022
TechGirlz · 11 STEM Workshops
Voluntarily completed 11 technology workshops — starting at age 12, during COVID lockdown — through TechGirlz, a CompTIA-partnered STEM initiative. Covered C++, Python (×2), JavaScript (×2), HTML/CSS, SQL, 3D architectural design, mobile app design, data privacy, and artificial intelligence.
Nov 2022 – Jun 2023
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Completed the physical, skill, volunteering and expedition components. The beginning of a three-level commitment.
Sep 2022 – Jun 2024
10 GCSEs · Grades 5–9
Including English and Mathematics. A consistent, strong foundation across academic and applied subjects.
Jun 2023
University of York — Science & Computing Work Experience
Hands-on placement at the very institution she's now applying to. Not aspiration — reconnaissance.
Feb 2025
Fujitsu Cybersecurity Project · Springpod
Developed practical experience in network security, vulnerability assessment, and threat management through an industry-led programme.
2024 – present
Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award · In Progress
The most demanding level of the award. Three components, extended timelines, and an expedition. Commitment isn't a buzzword — it's a calendar entry.
Next Chapter

The destination
is already chosen.

University of York · School of Physics, Engineering & Technology
BEng (Hons) Electronic
and Computer Engineering
Where hardware meets software, and engineers get made.
  • UCAS Code H634 · Institution Y50
  • Duration 3 years full-time + optional placement year
  • Typical Offer ABB
  • Start Date September 2026
  • Accreditation IET-accredited · 25 years continuous · Pathway to Chartered Engineer (CEng)
  • Research 97% of research rated 3★/4★ (REF 2021)
  • More info york.ac.uk → BEng ECE ↗
Already been there
Victoria completed a Science & Computing work experience placement at York in June 2023. She didn't just read the prospectus — she walked the labs, met the staff, and decided. That's the kind of clarity most people don't find until their second year.

What the course covers

  • Electronic hardware design
  • Software programming & systems
  • Signal processing & analysis
  • Microprocessor interfacing
  • Feedback & computer control
  • Digital communications
  • Nanoscale engineering (advanced options)
  • Engineering design & construction
Contact

Get in touch.

Whether you're a prospective collaborator, fellow engineer-in-training, or an employer in the UK or US — the inbox is open. UK & US dual citizen: no sponsorship needed, no complications.

[email protected]
victoriamitchell.com · victoriamitchell.co.uk
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