Apprenticeship glossary
An apprenticeship is a way to achieve a recognised qualification while gaining industry experience. It involves working and studying at the same time.
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Apprenticeship glossary
An apprenticeship is a way to achieve a recognised qualification while gaining industry experience. It involves working and studying at the same time.
Apprenticeships in Wales
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Wales, including what they are, how they work, and more.
Degree apprenticeships
A degree apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a paid-for degree while getting industry experience and earning a salary.
Orthoptist
You’ll help improve the quality of people’s lives by treating eye disorders and spotting serious neurological conditions
Plot twist! Helping your teen embrace plan B
Sometimes the unexpected brings new opportunities, whether it’s exploring a different course, considering an apprenticeship, or going through Clearing.
Qualification reform
Qualifications in the UK are currently undergoing significant reform. Here you'll find support materials, including a video explaining the changes.
Traditional degree or degree apprenticeship?
Choosing between a traditional degree and a degree apprenticeship seems hard, but not when you have all the info you need.
UCAS isn't just uni
More young people are considering alternatives to full-time undergraduate courses at university than ever before
Degree apprenticeships packages
Promote your degree apprenticeship opportunities to candidates with our apprenticeship package designed to boost the capacity and equality of opportunity within degree apprenticeship provision.
Higher and degree apprenticeships guide
Are your students thinking about a hands-on alternative to university? Our guide to apprenticeships explains how they can earn while they learn...
How I got my project management degree apprenticeship
Tash is a project management degree apprenticeship at Atkins (a member of SNC-Lavalin Group). We spoke to Tash about her apprenticeship, including taking a different path when all her friends went to uni, balancing working and studying, and the application process.
Podcast: Accounting and finance degree apprenticeships
Brought to you by AAT: Learn about accounting and finance degree apprenticeships and how they differ to traditional degrees, with Katie Thistleton.
Podcast: Business and administration degree apprenticeships
Find out all about business and administration degree apprenticeships and whether they might be an option for you, with Katie Thistleton.
Podcast: Creative and design degree apprenticeships
What’s involved in a creative and design degree apprenticeship? Find out more with our podcast hosted by Katie Thistleton.
Podcast: Degree apprenticeship or traditional degree?
This episode covers what you need to know about traditional degrees and degree apprenticeships, including the differences in experience, funding, and qualifications.
Podcast: Engineering degree apprenticeships
What’s involved in an engineering degree apprenticeship? Find out more with our podcast hosted by Katie Thistleton.
Podcast: IT and digital degree apprenticeships
Find out all about IT and digital degree apprenticeships and whether they might be an option for you, with Katie Thistleton.
Podcast: Law and legal studies degree apprenticeships
Learn about law degree apprenticeships and how they differ to traditional degrees, with Katie Thistleton.