So you’re thinking about studying a degree apprenticeship? Discover how to get started, how to find and apply for degree level apprenticeships, and learn more about the journey ahead. Katie Thistleton chats to apprentices, universities, and employers about what you need to know. Learn more about the kind of future you could look forward to, what’s involved, and how you can get ahead with a degree apprenticeship.
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In this special podcast episode of ‘Getting Ahead with UCAS’, Katie Thistleton sits down with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the home of Formula 1 champions, McLaren. Hear about developing key skills for the future – whether that’s through university, an apprenticeship, or a higher technical qualification.
Katie also chats to two of McLaren’s student engineers and UCAS Chief Executive Dr Jo Saxton, who share practical advice on your pathways and why exploring your options is key to finding the right one for you.
Ready to explore your options? Head to ucas.com/discover (https://www.ucas.com/discover) to explore university, apprenticeships, and more.
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6 Feb 2023
Degree or degree apprenticeship?
Degree apprenticeship or traditional degree? Trying to decide whether to choose a traditional degree or a degree apprenticeship? To help you make the best choice for you, Katie Thistleton talks to experts from the University of Strathclyde, a degree apprenticeship employer from the Cabinet Office, and a degree apprentice from Capgemini. Find out exactly how the two qualifications differ, how to apply for a degree apprenticeship, the work you’d be doing, career prospects, and more.
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6 Feb 2023
Let’s talk about… IT and digital apprenticeships
Join Katie Thistleton as she uncovers what’s involved in a degree apprenticeship in IT and Digital. Hear everything about applying, the types of things you could be working on, and what learning is really like via this route. Katie finds out how it differs from a traditional IT or digital degree from experts at the University of Derby, Airbus, and IBM.
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6 Feb 2023
Let’s talk about… creative and design apprenticeships
Time to get creative with degree apprenticeships! Katie Thistleton talks to our experts about how this route differs from a traditional degree, the varied projects you could work on as a creative degree apprentice, and how you can apply.
Get insider tips and advice for this career pathway to help you discover whether a degree apprenticeship could be right for you.
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6 Feb 2023
Let’s talk about… business and administration apprenticeships
Thinking about a degree apprenticeship in business and administration? Katie Thistleton talks to experts Dr Trevor Gerhardt from Kent Business School, Emily Merrison from Airbus, and Gabriella Goddard-Palmer at Atkins. Discover more about life as an apprentice, the type of work you could be doing, and what your future could look like as a business and administration degree apprentice.
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6 Feb 2023
Let’s talk about… nursing apprenticeships
A rewarding career in nursing is possible through a degree apprenticeship. Join Katie Thistleton as she speaks to Dhimple Patel, a Nursing Degree Apprentice for the NHS, Sam Lignelli, a Practice Educator at the NHS, and Shaun Kershaw from the University of Bolton, about your options, what’s involved, and how a degree apprenticeship in nursing differs from a traditional nursing degree. Find out everything from funding and skills, to the qualifications you need, and the type of work you’ll do.
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6 Feb 2023
Let’s talk about… law apprenticeships
Would you make a good law degree apprentice? What skills and experience do you need? What types of questions would you have to answer in an apprenticeship interview? Find out the answers to all of these things and more as Katie Thistleton talks to expert guests, Dr Daniel Gough from Nottingham Law School, Danny Matthews from the Co-op, and Rumaysah Khan, a Solicitor Degree Apprentice at Eversheds Sutherland, to help you discover if a degree apprenticeship is the right choice for you.
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6 Feb 2023
Let’s talk about… finance and accounting apprenticeships (Sponsored by The Association of Accounting Technicians)
Join Katie Thistleton as she talks to accounting and finance degree apprenticeship experts, Associate Professor Rachel Johnstone from the University of Exeter, Anthony Clarke from The Association of Accounting Technicians, and Tan To, Accounting Apprentice at Disney.
Find out about the main differences between an accounting and finance degree apprenticeship and a traditional degree, what kind of work you’d be doing, the support available, and what you can do to help secure yourself a place.
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6 Feb 2023
Let’s talk about… science apprenticeships (Sponsored by Manchester Metropolitan University)
Want to find out more about science degree apprenticeship options? With such a broad range of science apprenticeships available, this episode, sponsored by Manchester Metropolitan University, takes you through what a science degree apprenticeship is, how it varies from a traditional science degree, what you’ll be doing day-to-day, and what you can do to secure your place.
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6 Feb 2023
Let’s talk about… engineering apprenticeships
It’s an exciting world for engineering degree apprentices. Join Katie Thistleton as she talks to experts Dr Eran Padumadasa, Deputy Dean for Education at Queen Mary University of London, Mark Monaghan, Plant Handover Lead at EDF, and Parris Small, a Software Engineering Degree Apprentice at Jaguar Land Rover.
In this episode they explore the ins and outs of becoming an engineering degree apprentice, what kind of work you’d be doing, how it differs from traditional engineering degrees, and the support available, so you can decide if it’s right for you.
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19 Jul 2022
Episode three: What if I don’t get my grades?
Hear about the different choices you have, whatever your grades on results day. Discover where to look for Clearing courses and how to make a good decision at pace. In this episode, Katie talks to Courteney Sheppard from UCAS, teacher Ran Kinloch Jones and admissions advisers Reena Kaur from the University of Gloucestershire and Jonathan Jones from the University of Glasgow.
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19 Jul 2022
Episode two: Can I change my mind?
Are you having second thoughts about your course, university or future path? Find out about your different choices from switching courses, to gap years and apprenticeships. Discover more about what’s involved and the reasons why people change their mind. In this episode, Katie talks to Sam Sykes from UCAS, Danny Matthews, apprenticeship specialist from the Co-op, and admissions advisers Jonathan Jones from the University of Glasgow and Kamile Thompson from the University of Bolton.
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19 Jul 2022
Episode one: Are you ready for results day?
What are the chances of you getting your first choice? Do you really need the exact grades? And what can you do if you get better results than you expected? Discover the answers to all of these questions and more, as Katie Thistleton explores your options with experts - Sam Sykes from UCAS, Sean Johnson-Hargreaves, Head of Admissions at Staffordshire University, teacher Ran Kinloch Jones, and wellbeing expert, Natasha Devon.
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8 Jul 2022
Clearing Choices
Join Katie Thistleton as she discovers the different choices and opportunities available to students getting their results this summer. In just three episodes Katie uncovers what happens on results day and the answers to what are the chances of you getting your first choice? Can you change your mind? What are your different options? Where should you look for apprenticeships and university places? And more.
Sit back and listen, as Katie talks you through your choices with UCAS experts, university admissions advisers, a teacher and an apprenticeship employer. You’ll also get practical advice from wellbeing expert, Natasha Devon to help you get prepared for the day. There’s no better place to get ready for results day.
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