At the same time, however, employers would no longer be able to use their share of the levy to fund level 7 (master’s-level) degree apprenticeships. This is a very misguided move. I understand that funding a single level 7 apprenticeship might cost more than multiple level 2...
The aim of this paper is to explore the challenges and opportunities of designing and delivering Degree and Higher Level Apprenticeships (D&HLAs) at levels 4 - 7 from a multi-stakeholder perspective namely employers, Universities, independent training organisations and professional bodies. 27 face ...
Find out about Level 4 apprenticeships in England, also known as higher apprenticeships. Get paid while you study the equivalent to a foundation degree.
The qualification that you gain at the end of your apprenticeship is another huge attraction to the option – and these are the same level as you would expect from a degree course. Many people who have completed an apprenticeship will find that they are better able to find work at the end...
1. Apprenticeships: Earn While You Learn Imagine getting trained in a skilled trade, working under the wing of experienced professionals, and getting paid while you’re at it. It’s like having your cake and eating it too, but the cake is your career. From electricians and plumbers to chef...
A HND is equivalent in academic level to a foundation degree, or the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree. How long is a HND course? A Higher National Diploma takes anywhere between two years (full-time) and four years (part-time). Many choose to complete this course part-time alon...
MK:U is using degree apprenticeships to address the UK skills gap in cybersecurity and open up the industry to a wider audience According to research by the UK government, in 2023 there was an estimated shortfall of 11,200 people to meet the talent demands of the UK’s...
Higher degree research students and their contributions to society and the economy are well known. However, the recognition of the increasing numbers of such students and the decreasing availability of supervisors implies that traditional individual modes of research supervision are no longer sufficient, ...
While nearly 58% of all students – and 45% of overseas students graduated with a first-class degree last year, this was true of only 35% of students from China. To find an explanation, Zhiqi Wang and Ian Crawford, lecturers at the University of Bath, compared the performance of Chinese...
30 Chapter 2: Well-informed students driving teaching excellence 2.19 In particular, we want schools and students to understand which GCSE and A-Level choices lead to which degree courses (and ultimately which careers, and what those careers pay). This is a practical way in which better ...