Apprenticeship FAQs

Wondering where to start with apprenticeships? We’ve put together some frequently asked questions about applying for vacancies, how they work, salary and benefits, and degree apprenticeships.

Attend a virtual open day

If you can't visit them in person, you might be able to attend a virtual open day at a university or college.

BTEC diplomas

Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.

Career goals: Doctor

Long hours, intense studying, and the small case of confronting illness and death each day. No wonder medicine has a competitive and demanding reputation.

Career Goals: Playwright/Theatre director

How do you turn a passion for words into a career? London playwright and theatre director Lynette did just that, after finding inspiration from one author while studying English at university.

Choosing between similar courses

How do you choose the right postgraduate course? Many are similar so, if you are unsure, here are some ideas on how to choose the right one for you.

Clearing 2023 Webinars

Get the latest insights ahead of Clearing 2023, in our webinar series for student recruitment and HE marketing professionals.

Comparing undergraduate courses and unis

With so many courses, and many similar ones available, it's important that you find out more about the course and the university or college before you start to shortlist your options.

Computer Science

Are you a world-changer? Whether it’s finance, health, the creative industries or sport, the study of computer science helps build the technology that fuels big leaps forward.

Develop your skills as an adviser

Practical tips when planning and delivering HE advice and guidance to your students, from securing speakers to arranging work experience. Plus, useful careers resources and recommended tools to embed into your day-to-day work.

Discovery Events Headline Sponsorship

As headline sponsor of our Discovery events portfolio, your organisation can be at the front of the minds of the hundreds of thousands of young people we reach during their journey to higher education.