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Amy, Level 6 design engineering technical apprentice

Amy Lauder is in her third year of a four-year Level 6 graduate apprenticeship with aerospace company Leonardo. She will qualify with a BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design and Manufacture from the University of Strathclyde.

The UK degree system

There are several differences between the education system of the UK and other countries at university level. On this page you’ll find a summary of the key traits of degrees in the UK and look at how these compare to your expectations.

Graduate schemes and entry-level jobs

Finding your first full-time job after you graduate can be a challenge, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the UK jobs system. There are a few types of roles that you can get after university, each with its own strengths, weaknesses and application requirements.

Patricka, UK Armed Forces Service leaver

Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.

Why I chose an apprenticeship instead of A levels

Instead of taking A levels after school, Santina started her Level 3 apprenticeship at civil engineering company, Arup, aged 16. Here she speaks about her experience, including why she chose an apprenticeship, what makes a good apprentice, and how she manages 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.

Computer Science

Are you a world-changer? Whether it’s finance, health, the creative industries or sport, the study of computer science helps build the technology that fuels big leaps forward.

Continue your apprenticeship search

Discover apprenticeship opportunities and guidance. Continue your search to find new apprenticeships, get career advice, and improve your CV with UCAS support.

Foundation apprenticeships

Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.

How to become a pilot

Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.

How to manage a successful apprenticeships programme

We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.