Thinking of my options post-university

Hello!

I am a gap year student about to go to university this September, and I have a few questions for my course. It consists of a sandwich year, but I want to change it to an apprenticeship for more experience outside of university (I want to make sure I can work after university). For this, I was wondering if I have an option to change my course during my first year or stick with what I have got. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Reply 1

LJMUStudentReps

Official Rep

Hi vinn9862,

Most universities will allow you to change courses within your first semester of first year. However, this will be dependent on your university, the availability of places on the course and the requirements of each course. I would recommend contacting the course enquiries team of your university directly.

Bear in mind if you leave university during first semester you will still be responsible for paying back any student finance you have received and making rent payments if you have signed a tenancy agreement for student accommodation.

In terms of gaining work experience, there are plenty of ways of gaining experience alongside a degree. For example, during my second year I completed an internship alongside my studies. I have also had opportunities to volunteer in my field and work part time in the industry. You also mentioned you have the option to do a sandwich year. This is an amazing way to build your employability and gain valuable knowledge/ skills.

Hope this helps!

Tilly
LJMU Student