Podcast: Nursing degree apprenticeships
Find out all about nursing degree apprenticeships and whether they might be an option for you, with Katie Thistleton.
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Podcast: Nursing degree apprenticeships
Find out all about nursing degree apprenticeships and whether they might be an option for you, with Katie Thistleton.
Podcast: Science degree apprenticeships
Brought to you by Manchester Metropolitan University: Learn about a science degree apprenticeship and how they differ to traditional degrees, with Katie Thistleton.
Teacher Degree Apprenticeships
The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship is a new route to become a qualified teacher, offering a salaried, on-the-job experience while you study for a bachelor's degree and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This pathway is ideal for those who do not yet have an undergraduate degree but want to build a career in education.
Apprenticeship FAQs
Wondering where to start with apprenticeships? We’ve put together some frequently asked questions about applying for vacancies, how they work, salary and benefits, and degree apprenticeships.
Azrah, Level 6 clinical trials specialist degree apprentice
Azrah Bashir is in her second year of a clinical trials specialist degree apprenticeship at HMR London (Hammersmith Medicines Research); a company specialising in phase 1 and early phase 2 clinical trials. At the end of her five-year course she will get a BSc Applied Bioscience degree from the University of Kent.
Getting ahead with apprenticeships, with Katie Thistleton
Listen to our live studio podcasts about all things degree apprenticeships, including how they differ from traditional degrees, why you might be suitable for one, and where they're available.
Higher education options explained
There's more than one route into higher education. Open your students' eyes to all the possibilities – from degree apprenticeships to studying abroad – and debunk some common myths about university.
How do you include apprenticeships in your workforce planning?
Higher and degree apprenticeships aren’t just an increasingly popular form of education. We know they’re already playing an essential role in workforce planning.
Maisy, Level 6 software engineering apprentice
Maisy Sinclair is in her third year of a four-year degree apprenticeship in software engineering, in digital partnership with PwC and Queen's University Belfast.
Things to remember before your UCAS event
A UCAS Discovery event is a chance to find out about traditional degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and more.
Why I turned down Oxford to do an apprenticeship
Rumaysah Khan is currently doing a Level 7 Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship with law firm Eversheds Sutherland, in London.
2026 UCAS Discovery Days
With a mix of large flagship events and locally focused exhibitions across the UK, you can target your perfect audience in the locations most important to you.
Achieving energy sector goals through green apprenticeships
Recruiting future talent - can apprenticeship opportunities help achieve energy goals in the energy and utilities sector?
Activity ideas to get your class thinking about apprenticeships
Handy lesson starters which introduce Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students to learning more about apprenticeships.
All the questions to ask at a UCAS event
At UCAS Discovery, you can speak to our experts to help you decide on your next steps.
Applying for a finance and accounting apprenticeship
Looking to start a career in finance and accounting? While academic routes are often the first thought when entering the field, there is no better way to gain hands-on experience in the sector than embarking on an apprenticeship and working while you learn. In the guide below, we'll help you on the first stage of your journey in applying for an apprenticeship, what to expect at the interview stage, and some advice and guidance from live employers in the space.
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.
Apprenticeships
Interested in an apprenticeship? Check out some of the great resources, useful hints and tips, and vacancies UCAS has to offer.
Apprenticeships in England
Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in England, including what they are, entry requirements, and more.