Doing apprenticeship after A levels and applying for Uni after

I am strongly convinced that I did not make my offer for my uni of choice.

So I thought of taking an apprenticeship as a software developer while retaking some A level exams and applying for Computer Science at a Russell group university for the next year.

Could unis look down on me and not even bother with giving me an offer?
Thanks for reading :smile:

Reply 1

Platopus

Original post by Watchmen98v2

Why don't you just get a job for a year instead? Most apprenticeships are more than one year long.

And no, unis will not look down on you for retaking (except perhaps Oxbridge).

Reply 2

Watchmen98v2

Original post by Platopus

Why don't you just get a job for a year instead? Most apprenticeships are more than one year long.

And no, unis will not look down on you for retaking (except perhaps Oxbridge).

A job in the IT field would be cool but I think I lack relevant experiences to be hired. I would try of course but doubtful of the chances.

Reply 3

Platopus

Original post by Watchmen98v2

A job in the IT field would be cool but I think I lack relevant experiences to be hired. I would try of course but doubtful of the chances.

I'm taking a gap year, too. If you are just looking for a gap year job it won't be anything fancy: probably more something like being a shop assistant or waiter. You can go into the IT field once you have your degree.

Reply 4

21ForEva

I have the same question too.

I feel like the universities won't accept me after a year or that maybe I might just carry on doing a longer apprenticeship and the uni idea will just disappear from my head - my main goal in life is to at least get a degree.