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Digital and Technology solutions degree apprenticeship Vs Computer science degree

Got an offer to study CS at Queen Mary
Got a offer to do an Apprenticeship at a pretty good technology company and along side get a degree from Lancaster university.
I mean Queen Mary is Russell group and all but in every leaguee board Lancaster beats Queen Mary ( well the once I looked at, please don't get offended :smile:

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I am leaning towards the apprenticeship but I am just worried that will it limit my future growth in the company.
I am very interested in doing software engineering and always wanted a career in tech.
Also to let you know it is a level 6 software engineering apprenticeship with specialising in digital and Technology solutions.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
HELP HELP HELP!

Reply 1

Samii.A

I can't lie apprenticeship definitely triumphs uni. I mean you get PAID work experience, the chances of levelling up in the company, having real responsibility from the start AND a degree?? you'd be dumb not to take it. And if you ever decide to not stay with the company, you can always take that experience and degree to a new company and probably start as an experienced professional while your friends start as graduates with tons in debt and barely any work experience. Need I say any more? What company is it by the way? I'd love to apply to the company too for next next year (taking gap year)

Reply 2

Aniket Mishra

Hey thanks I appreciate the help.
it's Vodafone and yeah definitely go for it, would love to see you there next year

Reply 3

Samii.A

ooh vodafone is on my list but i never knew they partnered with russell group unis. What were the requirements?

Reply 4

Aniket Mishra

Original post by Samii.A

ooh vodafone is on my list but i never knew they partnered with russell group unis. What were the requirements?

3 A-level
C Garde in GCSE English and Maths
Get ready for the challenging but worth it assessment/ interview. specially the final interview stage which is 6 hours long

Reply 5

Samii.A

Original post by aniket mishra

3 a-level
c garde in gcse english and maths
get ready for the challenging but worth it assessment/ interview. Specially the final interview stage which is 6 hours long

6 hours??? Wth

Reply 6

Aniket Mishra

Original post by Samii.A

6 hours??? Wth

yeah that's the final assessment

Reply 7

Samii.A

Wow, where is the Apprenticeship based? Are there other locations other than London cause I already live in London and I want to explore other cities

Reply 8

studentguy03-

Did u do another personal statement for the digital tech degree apprenticeship or use the same one as for cs

Reply 9

Aniket Mishra

Original post by studentguy03-

Did u do another personal statement for the digital tech degree apprenticeship or use the same one as for cs

I used the same for CS really.

Reply 10

username6036820

How is the 6 hours structured. Are there any breaks?

Original post by Aniket Mishra

3 A-level
C Garde in GCSE English and Maths
Get ready for the challenging but worth it assessment/ interview. specially the final interview stage which is 6 hours long

Reply 11

mounia.snf

Hi, is it possible to show me ur personal statement and cover letter if u have it please ? If not comfortable with that, is it possible to list the activities you’ve done ? Thank you in advance : )

Original post by Aniket Mishra

I used the same for CS really.