Hello, so I've just started A2 Computer Science, Maths, Further Maths and perhaps Physics (I'm undecided on whether to drop it or not). I hate to boast, but I believe that results will be good enough to impress some of the top 10 UK Uni's for Computer Science so pursuing a degree seems to be a suitable option.
However, there is currently so much hype about Apprenticeships and their many benefits over a degree: a working salary as opposed to life-long debt, a great opportunity for real work experience and a chance to impress Computer companies and encourage them to employ you full-time.
Of course, there are disadvantages. The unique Uni experience where you find yourself and discover your own potential, I would hate to miss out on that. Also, especially with Computer Science, a degree gives a much broader and deeper understanding of Computing, from software engineering to artificial intelligence to hardware, whereas an apprenticeship would only give a limited education in subjects specific to the work I would undertake for the company.
The question I have to ask you then is,
Computer Science degree or Apprenticeship?
I would thoroughly appreciate any constructive feedback or criticism, any opinions would be really helpful! And thank you for taking the time to read this mountain of words, THANK YOU!