Alternatives to higher education
If you're undecided about uni or your plans have changed, there are other options after secondary education, such as apprenticeships, gap years, overseas study, and more. This page explains university alternatives.
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Alternatives to higher education
If you're undecided about uni or your plans have changed, there are other options after secondary education, such as apprenticeships, gap years, overseas study, and more. This page explains university alternatives.
Amy, Level 6 design engineering technical apprentice
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Anthropology 2026 personal statement guide
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Appeal to specific markets
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Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants 2018
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Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants 2017
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Applicants and acceptances by groups of applicants 2016
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Applicants and acceptances for universities and colleges — 2018
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Applicants and acceptances for universities and colleges — 2017
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applicants and acceptances for universities and colleges — 2016
Our detailed data resources are published at the end of each application cycle.
Applying
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Applying for a creative apprenticeship
Do you want to start a career in the creative industries? The creative industries cover a whole host of careers, and apprenticeships too. From craftspeople, to TV, film and radio and everything in between. Whether you're looking to learn practical skills, media processes or management techniques, an apprenticeship in the creative industries can give you the qualifications and experience you need to set you up with a career for life.
Applying for a healthcare apprenticeship
Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Whether you're looking at frontline dentistry, nursing, or a behind the scenes in the lab with science and medicine - an apprenticeship can help you get there, bringing practical experience together with academic qualifications, it could be the pathway for you.
Applying for an apprenticeship: What your students need to know
Find out how you can support your students to apply for a work-based option.