Future Options 18+
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Higher Level Qualification - A degree is a qualification that you’d normally study at university. A typical undergraduate degree would usually take 3 years to complete studying full time.
Different Subjects - There are over 35,000 degree courses available in the UK. These are available in over 60 different subject areas.
Jobs - Some jobs require you to have a degree qualification. These include jobs such a nurse, solicitor, doctor and police officer.
Entry Requirements - Different degrees will have different entry requirements. All will require you to have level 3 qualifications such as A Levels or BTECs. Some degrees will also have certain GCSE requirements.
Student Finance - Student finance is available to help pay for your time at university. This includes a tuition fee loan which covers your course costs and a maintenance loan which helps towards your living costs.
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Earn and learn - Degree apprenticeships allow you to work and get paid a salary like every other employee. You also study to gain a degree qualification.
There are no Tuition Fees - Your degree is paid for by your employer meaning you do not have to pay tuition fees.
Varied entry requirements - Entry requirements for degree apprenticeships can vary. Even if you have achieved A Levels some sectors may still require you to complete an intermediate or advanced apprenticeship.
Can be hard work - It’s important to remember that doing a degree apprenticeship can be hard work as you will be studying as well as working. Therefore you may not get the ‘traditional’ university experience like other students.
Applying - Applying for a degree apprenticeship is similar to applying for a job. This will usually include completing an application form and attending an interview. There may also be assessment tests and a group interview.
