Options Available To You If You Left Education With A University Degree
Please find below some of the options available to you if you left education with a university degree.
OPTION 1 – AN APPRENTICESHIP THAT REQUIRES A UNIVERSITY DEGREE QUALIFICATION
After attaining a degree a graduate can apply for an degree apprenticeship if they will gain more substantive skills as a result.
A graduate cannot apply for an apprenticeship degree in the subject they already have a degree in.
Many universities along with employers offer degree apprenticeships. Most applications for a degree apprenticeships are made directly to the employer rather than the university. Please click on the link below for help.
LINK TO WEBSITE FOR RATEMYAPPRENTICESHIP – DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE FOR HIGHER OR DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS.
OPTION 2 – A JOB THAT REQUIRES A UNIVERSITY DEGREE QUALIFICATION
There are hundreds of jobs available for graduates. There are many companies that offer graduate training schemes for graduates.
LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE TO FIND A JOB
LINK TO WEBSITE FOR BRIGHT NETWORK – GRADUATE JOBS AND SCHEMES
OPTION 3 – START A BUSINESS
This is something that is possible with or without qualifications, if you have a great idea and have some entrepreneurial flair. Please note that if you start your business at age 16 you will have difficulties in opening a business account, getting a credit card and finance until 18 years of age. You will need parental permission for this.
There is no minimum age to be a sole trader (a business operated by one person where there is no distinction between the owner and the business itself).
You cannot also form a limited company by yourself if you are under 18 years of age but can be appointed a director from the age of 16 years if you form the company with someone who is above 18 years of age.
LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS.
OPTION 4 – JOB WITH TRAINING THAT REQUIRES A UNIVERSITY DEGREE QUALIFICATION
There are many graduate training schemes available to graduates that lead to highly paid full time jobs. You will get paid during your training period.
One of these is teacher training to teach in a state primary, secondary school or in further education.
LINK TO GOVERNMENT WEBSITE FOR APPLY FOR TEACHER TRAINING
LINK TO WEBSITE FOR GET INTO TEACHING
OPTION 5 – FURTHER STUDY
If you would like to continue further study after your degree, perhaps a masters degree or a PHD then you will have applied for these during your degree. This is called post-graduate study.