Work v. uni
Getting a job and going to uni aren’t polar opposites, so examine the detail. Many training programmes combine paid work with study – you could even take a degree part time – while students need to get work experience.
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How hard is an apprenticeship?
Are apprenticeships hard? Is it difficult working and studying at the same time? Ten apprentices give their views.
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Relocating for an apprenticeship
What are your accommodation options if the apprenticeship you want is a long way from home?
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Apprenticeship entry requirements
What qualifications do you need to get onto an apprenticeship in the UK, and do they have to be in a particular subject?
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The Apprentice vs doing an apprenticeship
If the BBC show can be viewed as one long job interview, we asked, ‘Does being ON The Apprentice have anything in common with being AN apprentice?’
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Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland offers apprenticeships in a range of areas – engineering and technology are common, but there are also plenty of opportunities in fields such as business, health, retail and hospitality.
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Apprenticeships in Wales
Explore the options for apprenticeships in Wales and find out more about the kind of wages, training and experience you could expect.
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Apprenticeships in Scotland
Take a foundation apprenticeship before leaving school, or earn and learn on a modern apprenticeship or graduate apprenticeship. Discover the options, and learn more from a modern apprentice.
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Apprenticeships in England
Find out about the different types of apprenticeships available in England and what their levels mean.
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Work v. uni: what to expect
Find out about key differences between apprenticeships and degrees – such as where you'll live and how you'll study – to help you decide between the two.
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How to manage your parents
Worked out what apprenticeship or degree course you want to pursue but don’t think your parents will approve? Here’s how to discuss things with them to show your point of view and address their concerns.
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Job applications timetable
Application deadlines for apprenticeships and other school leaver programmes can fall at any time of year. However, there are some broad trends that are useful to know about.
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Will I miss the uni experience?
If you’re considering an apprenticeship, you might be concerned about missing out on the university experience. Could working life deliver something equally appealing?
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How do I keep my career options open?
If you want to take an apprenticeship or other school leaver programme you’ll need to make some career decisions now. How specialised are they, and what if you change your mind in a few years’ time?
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Is uni or a job better financially?
If you’re wondering whether student debt is a bad thing, you need to compare it to the alternatives. Would you earn a lot more as a graduate, or is an apprenticeship the better option?
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Should I go to uni or get a job?
There are a number of apprenticeships and other job options open to you at 18, some of which even include a part-time degree. Would starting work suit you better than traditional university study?
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Alternatives to university
Explore your options at 18+, including higher apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, graduate apprenticeships, sponsored degrees and school leaver programmes.
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