How Degree Apprenticeships can help to get Workers with Lifelong Skills
National Apprenticeship Week is approaching, with this year’s theme being ‘skills for life’. In this article, we hear from Steven Hurst, Director of Corporate Learning…
Degree Apprenticeships
What Level are Degree Apprenticeships?
Higher apprenticeships go from level 4 to 7 and are equivalent to a foundation degree and above. Degree apprenticeships are available at levels 6 and 7 and are equivalent to a full bachelor’s and Master’s.
They combine work with study and may include a work-based, academic or combined qualification or a professional qualification relevant to the industry.
Are degree apprenticeships better than university?
What is the Degree Apprenticeship pay in the UK?
Where do you find Degree Apprenticeships?
In the UK, you can apply directly to the employer. You can also use the Find an Apprenticeship website or explore options through UCAS. Applying for a degree apprenticeship resembles a job application, allowing flexibility as applications can be submitted at any time, unlike traditional university courses.
The application process may include submitting a CV and participating in an interview, with specific requirements varying depending on the apprenticeship.
Are They worth it?
Overall, they are a great way to get the best of both worlds, by enjoying a university education all the while gaining professional experience. There will be a higher workload than with a regular apprenticeship or degree, but you will also have the support you need to do well.
Evaluating the Impact and Efficacy of a Decade of Degree Apprenticeships
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New Edge Research Shines Light on Opportunities & Challenges of Degree Apprenticeships
Out today a groundbreaking report from the Edge Foundation, in partnership with the Universities of Bath, Oxford, and Huddersfield, highlights the transformative potential of Degree…
The False Narrative Between Entry-level and Degree-level Apprenticeships Is a Distraction from the Real Task at Hand
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Leeds College of Building Celebrates Graduation of New Degree Apprentices
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Retrogression or Progression in Policy on Apprenticeships?
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Learning from New Zealand – Structuring the Post-16 Education Sector and Degree Apprenticeships
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Navigating the Challenges of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
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“Apprenticeships empower talented young people with skills to unlock their potential and fast-track their careers” says The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
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Skills England for England’s Skills System
Mandy discusses the creation of Skills England, a new body aimed at reforming apprenticeships and skills training. She explores its potential impact, challenges, and recommendations…