General Article Should I go to university or do an apprenticeship in the UK?

Topic Selected: Student Choices Book Volume: 403

Once you’ve completed your sixth-form education, you may be unsure which path to take next. If this is you, there’s really no reason to panic – there are plenty of options available to you. 

Whether you choose to attend university or decide to go down the apprenticeship route, both options can give you the opportunity to complete a full bachelor’s degree. Degree apprenticeships will allow you to gain a degree whilst learning about your industry with on-the-job training. 

Attending university and pursuing an apprenticeship both come with their own sets of pros and cons so it’s really up to you to decide which option is best given your own personal circumstances.

We spoke to a couple of apprentices about their experiences: Stephanie Hayes, who started her cyber security technologist apprenticeship with QA in 2017, and Elena King who is currently pursuing a solicitor apprenticeship in a UK law firm. We also spoke to Adam Snook, a third year history and international relations student a...

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