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Eight questions answered by unis and colleges offering degree apprenticeships

Fri 10 July 2020 - 12:58

By UCAS in UCAS advice

1. What are the key features and aptitudes of successful applicants? 

Willingness to work hard, because you will be studying and doing a full-time job, as well as confident and mature to handle their responsibilities in the workplace. Academically, they can have different types of qualifications. 

2. What are the biggest challenges for young people doing an Apprenticeship? 

Just making enough time to do everything in the day calls for great time management skills. 

3. What advice would you give to...

10 things you need to know about apprenticeships

Fri 10 July 2020 - 12:55

By UCAS in UCAS advice

1. An apprenticeship is a real job with training. 

As an apprentice, you are expected to work hard, and are given real responsibilities, a contract of employment, holiday, and sick pay – exactly the same as any other member of staff! You will also gain a qualification, and valuable skills and experience. 

2. You will work towards a qualification. 

You will be supported by a training provider (a university or college), that will help you achieve your qualification and make sure you complete your apprenticeship. 

3. An apprenticeship...

Saying no to the status quo: why I chose an apprenticeship over university

Thu 6 February 2020 - 08:33

By UCAS in UCAS advice

As I advanced through my teenage years, I always knew university wasn’t for me. I wanted something more practical and hands-on. So, when I left sixth form and watched all my friends move cities to the likes of Nottingham, Leeds, and Manchester, I didn’t feel left out. Because I was moving to a new city too – London.

I was lucky enough to gain a place on the M&S Retail Management Apprenticeship, one of 14, from nearly 1,000 applicants. I felt incredibly privileged and excited to embark on a new challenge and join a massive...

Top tips for revision

Wed 30 October 2019 - 11:52

By UCAS in UCAS advice

Exam season can be a stressful time for many, but with a bit of preparation you can do well! These seven tips will get you started:

1. Have a plan
Create a timetable in the weeks leading up to your exams. Jot down when your exams are and what topics you need to revise. You know yourself what subjects you may need to commit more time to so keep this in mind when planning your revision.

2. Take regular breaks
Shorter revision stints work much better than trying to do hours at a time. Try 40 minutes revision with regular ten minute breaks. This will keep you focused and help you retain more information.

3. Use Post-its
Keep Post-its with key info dotted around your revision space – these will act as reminders for the stuff you’ve previously revised.

4. Practice exam questions 
These will be available at your school, college, and even online. What...

Three reasons you should attend a UCAS exhibition

Thu 27 February 2020 - 10:32

By UCAS in UCAS advice

Struggling to pick a uni to apply to? Not sure which course is right for you? Weighing up your career options? Book yourself on to a UCAS exhibition to find out the answer to these questions and more!

1. So why should you go?

They’re an opportunity for you to meet lots of different unis in one place – and a chance to get some face time with those in the know! You’ll get to meet admissions staff, course leaders, current students, and job recruiters.

2. Ask questions! 

Always try and have some questions lined up. After all, this is your opportunity to find out more information about the uni and course! Here are five questions to get you started:

1. What grades or UCAS points do I need?
2. What modules can I choose...

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