{"id":27449,"date":"2025-03-24T09:13:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T08:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/?p=27449"},"modified":"2025-03-13T12:17:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T11:17:21","slug":"degree-apprenticeships-vs-university-which-is-the-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2025\/03\/24\/degree-apprenticeships-vs-university-which-is-the-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Degree Apprenticeships vs University: Which is the best for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing between a degree apprenticeship<\/a> and a traditional university degree is a big decision. Both options offer unique pros and cons \u2013 but ultimately deciding which is best suited to you all comes down to a few factors; personal learning style, financial situation and career aspirations. We all know by now what university entails, but you may be less familiar with degree apprenticeships, they aren\u2019t all that new, but the opportunities that employers now provide are far and wide. So, let’s firstly give you the big degree apprenticeship update.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What even is a degree apprenticeship?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

No, apprenticeships aren\u2019t just in your stereotypical hairdressing or construction. Apprenticeships combine academic study with practice work experience, where through a degree apprenticeship you can gain a bachelor’s or master’s degree in all sorts of industries \u2013 engineering to technology, accounting to nursing. So, despite what you may have been told, degree apprenticeships are in for 2025… and open up a whole host of new post opportunities A Level students!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Earn while you learn!<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the biggest advantages of a degree apprenticeship is that you earn a salary while studying. Unlike traditional university students, who often rely on student loans and part-time jobs to get by, apprentices gain hands-on work experience while also not having to pay a penny towards tuition fees! Now especially with the cost of living, we can see why going down this route would be much more favourable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apprenticeships are on the rise.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, even though going to university remains the most popular path to go down, apprenticeships are on the rise! As we\u2019ve said, attitudes have changed, the number of employers now employing apprentices has increased. Just think, at the age of 18 you could work for huge brands such as the BMW Group, British Airways, JP Morgan and many more! Data shows that in November 2024, just over 50,000 apprentices started degree apprenticeships. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Career Avenues<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Degree apprenticeships<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n