You’re tired of education, you’re ready for the real world and some hands-on experience. You want to get your hands dirty and throw your all into your chosen career and sitting in a lecture hall or in break-out groups just isn’t going to give you the stimulation you need to reach your ambitious goals.
Maybe you’ve had your heart set on a certain career goal for as long as you can remember, you are eager and itching to really get stuck in with hands-on experience but the career you want requires much more experience than a college-level apprenticeship yet insists on a degree qualification.
Or are you the parent of a teenager who is incredibly headstrong and knows their career path like the back of their hand, yet the cost of university seems questionable when it doesn’t always provide real-life experience…
When it comes to applying to university it can be overwhelming trying to find the best course and the right university. If you are in need of a university consultant in the UK, contact us today.
What can you do?
There are universities in the UK which offer apprenticeships. More commonly known qualifications like this are regular college-level apprenticeships and the newly introduced T Levels.
On the other hand, if you’re ready to move on to the next level of study and gain real-life experience, here is the information you need.
An apprenticeship at the degree level is an outstanding qualification. Degree apprenticeship candidates work towards a Bachelors or a Master’s Degree, and receive 3 – 6 years of experience in a professional environment that suits their career choice. All apprentices earn a salary while they learn, and they do not pay university tuition fees as the costs are covered by the government and the apprenticeship employer.
Some other things to take into consideration are students need to be able to balance working and studying at the same time, they won’t qualify for any student loans, and often the degree apprentice won’t get the traditional “university experience”.
The grades needed for each vacancy will differ and it is important to do your research to ensure you’re on the right track before applying. However, employers will look for more than just a student’s grades, they will be looking for students with other skills like communication, leadership, teamwork, and passion.
The degree is assessed by completing an assessment at the end of the apprenticeship which is called an “end-point assessment”. This assessment tests your ability to do the job as well as your academic learning. You may also receive assignments throughout your course depending on the subject and university.
Let’s take a look at what universities provide apprenticeships:
Broadcast Technology
Chartered Surveyor
Chartered Manager
Construction
Architecture
Engineering
Audit
Nursing & Health Care
Business, Management & Digital Marketing
Digital
Engineering
Social Work
Teaching
Construction
Digital/IT
Engineering & Manufacturing
Health & Life Sciences
Legal, Finance & Accounting
Policing
Management, Leadership & Business Admin
Teaching
Chartered Manager
Civil Engineering/Site Management
Digital & Technology Solutions Professional
Geospatial Mapping & Science
Registered Nurse & Nursing Associate
Teaching
Digital & Technology Solutions (with Ageas)
Civil Engineering
Finance
Business Management
Quantity Surveying
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Nursing & Midwifery
Digital & Technology Solutions
Engineering (Manufacturing)
Chemical Engineering
Electronic Systems Design
Chemistry
Digital & Technology Solutions
Engineering
Biomedical Science
Chartered Manager
Nursing
Occupational Therapist
Construction Management
Quantity Surveying
Building Services Engineering
Business & Management
Civil Engineering
Nursing
Social Work
Health Care
Heath Care
Nursing
Social Work
Digital & Technology
Laboratory Scientist
Digital Marketing
Retail Leadership
Architecture, Built Environment, Construction
Digital Tech & Creative
Engineering & Manufacturing
Financial & Legal Services
Health, Sport & Social Care
Education
Leadership & Management
Agricultural, Environmental & Animal Care
Business & Administration
Childcare & Education
Construction
Digital
Food & Drink
Health & Science
Law
Social Care
Digital Community Manager
Digital & Technology
Chartered Manager
Engineer Practice
Health Care
Teaching
Cyber Security
Data Analyst
Business Analyst
Civil Engineering
IT
Software engineering
Chartered Surveyor
Nursing
Chartered Manager
Police Constable
Digital & Technology
Cyber Security
Data Science
Business Management & Leadership
Nursing
The list of universities doesn’t end there and neither do the opportunities. To find the right university to suit your career goals and ambitions you can get in touch via this link to work one-to-one with one of our expert consultants.
How can a university consultant in the UK help you?
We pride ourselves on being a bespoke university consultant in the UK that supports families and their students to find the right education to ensure children grow up to be bright, enthusiastic, confident, and resilient individuals.
Get in touch using the button below, we look forward to hearing from you.