UCAS Choices

Let’s talk… future skills & pathways

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 to explore university, apprenticeships, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.