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Can degree apprenticeships be too much?

I’ve heard good and bad of them. I’ve heard that you’re basically expected to work full time and also learn a whole degree on top of it.

Reply 1

username872704

The degree is usually done either by day release, block release or longer periods of study with placements around them.

A lot of the success of a degree apprenticeship will depend upon the people on it and how efficiently it's run but the study and work elements tend to be separated out somewhat. They are good ways to get a university level qualification while also gaining actually experience in the profession and industry area at the same time. This often brings some advantages over people straight from Uni.

However there can sometimes be more discipline and self-motivation required to succeed at an apprenticeship. Ex-apprentices ten to do very well afterwards though :smile:

Reply 2

username872704

Just realised I could have given an example. Here's one of the ones my employer runs. It has a 'What you'll do' section explaining how they break things down

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Defence Equipment & Support (mod.uk)

Reply 3

apprentinsideryt

Original post by royal-jubilee

I’ve heard good and bad of them. I’ve heard that you’re basically expected to work full time and also learn a whole degree on top of it.

There is a big work load, yes - and it makes sense, because you've got to do a degree and a full time job at the same time. However, it is perfectly manageable as long as you have good productivity and time management. If you want to know more, I can send you some links about life as a degree apprentice and how best to manage that work/degree balance. If you're interested, just let me know and then you can learn more about degree apprenticeships, to see if they'd be the right fit for you. Hope that helps

Reply 4

giugiufiflyflyuf

Original post by apprentinsideryt

If possible please could you send the links on work life balance to me (starting my degree apprenticeships in less than two weeks and panicking XD)?

Reply 5

apprentinsideryt

Original post by giugiufiflyflyuf

If possible please could you send the links on work life balance to me (starting my degree apprenticeships in less than two weeks and panicking XD)?

No worries, here are those resources you were looking for:

How to prepare (including what to do on your first day to leave the best first impression) - https://youtu.be/2_gUyGyJ0VY?si=ubberlYk1p-tyKxP

How to excel once you start your apprenticeship (including how to manage the workload) - https://youtu.be/t6Gdgc1nbDo

Hope that helps and good luck in your apprenticeship.

Reply 6

giugiufiflyflyuf

Original post by apprentinsideryt

No worries, here are those resources you were looking for:
How to prepare (including what to do on your first day to leave the best first impression) - https://youtu.be/2_gUyGyJ0VY?si=ubberlYk1p-tyKxP
How to excel once you start your apprenticeship (including how to manage the workload) - https://youtu.be/t6Gdgc1nbDo
Hope that helps and good luck in your apprenticeship.

Thank you so much. I've been watching your videos for ages while I was applying for my apprenticeship. Super helpful advice.