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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.

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.

Why exhibit with UCAS?

Our events provide education providers, commercial organisations and employers with the opportunity to meet, inspire and connect with potential applicants, parents and advisers early in their decision-making process.

Thinking about performing arts?

Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.

Art personal statement guide

Art admissions tutors explain how your personal statement can serve as a taster of your creative potential (and your interview).

Computer science personal statement guide

We asked computer science admissions tutors to share their dos and don'ts for writing a strong and engaging computer science personal statement. Show your passion for tech and the impact you can have in this exciting and ever-expanding area.

Exhibiting at Create Your Future

Connect with the next generation of creatives by showcasing your offerings and brands in a specialist environment designed to inspire, imagine and influence.

Media studies personal statement guide

Whether you’re obsessed with the cinematography of Wes Anderson or you’re a CapCut creative, get across your interest, enthusiasm, and existing experience for a compelling media studies statement.

Applying for a Construction Apprenticeship

Do you want to start a career in construction among experienced professionals? Construction apprenticeships offer the perfect way to gain practical skills and real-world experience on the route to becoming a qualified tradesperson or construction manager. In this guide, we walk you through applying for a construction apprenticeship with tips from employers about what they look for in an apprentice.

A student's guide to Birmingham

You’ll find Birmingham to be a vibrant, youthful, and diverse city with so much on offer that you won’t want to leave...

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 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.