Degree apprenticeship or University ?

FORGOT TO ADD: I’ve also seen that some Universities such as Nottingham and Exeter have some of the Big 4 companies that actually give out graduate schemes and jobs straight after uni.

FORGOT TO ADD: I’ve also seen that some Universities such as Nottingham and Exeter have some of the Big 4 companies that actually give out graduate schemes and jobs straight after uni.

Nothing guaranteed whether it’s getting a job at undergraduate or getting an apprenticeship. Do what you like but just work hard and you’ll be alright. Personally, I want money, an early career and I don’t like school so it depends what you want. In year 12 look for work experience and in year 13 apply to both apprenticeships and uni 🙂

Hi I want to do the same course as you but I’m wondering what A levels did you take??

Heyy I’m currently taking Maths, Econ, Psych, Politics. I’m really considering dropping maths as it is not a requirement at most uni’s (unless its a top tier russell group such as oxbridge, durham, ucl, kcl, warwick etc..)

Hello!! Im currently in year 12 and I want to do accounting and finance as a career. I’ve read online that doing a degree apprenticeship is better than university due to the job prospects and the whole job market right now. My family and my friends have all said that doing a degree apprenticeship is probably the best. I’ve been researching more online but personally I feel like if I don’t go to University I will have massive fomo and I feel like I would struggle with the idea of juggling uni and a job. Just want to hear your thoughts on this!!!!!

Heyy I’m currently taking Maths, Econ, Psych, Politics. I’m really considering dropping maths as it is not a requirement at most uni’s (unless its a top tier russell group such as oxbridge, durham, ucl, kcl, warwick etc..)

Hi. I really feel you shouldn’t drop maths because it limits your options drastically. I wasn’t able to do A level maths I got a 6 instead of a 7 so now my uni options for the course is limited. So if you can push through it would help you a lot 🙏🏾

Hi there,
I can’t speak from the degree apprenticeship route personally as i have not been there, but from my own experience at university, I don’t regret choosing uni at all.
For me, university ended up opening a lot of doors in finance. Through internships and opportunities during my degree, I was able to secure a graduate role at a large asset management firm that I’ll be joining after I finish. A big part of that came from having the time and flexibility at uni to explore different areas of finance, apply for internships, build experience, and figure out what I actually enjoyed.
That said, it really does depend on what kind of environment you think you’d thrive in. Degree apprenticeships are great if you prefer structure, early work experience and earning straight away. University gives you a different kind of experience , more independence, time to develop academically, and also personally.
Personally, I really valued the wider uni experience too, joining societies, doing sports, meeting different types of people, and growing in confidence. It wasn’t just about the career side; it helped me develop as a person as well.
If you’re already feeling like you might regret not going to uni, that’s something worth considering seriously. But equally, some people thrive in apprenticeship settings. There genuinely isn’t one “correct” answer , it’s more about what suits your personality and goals.
Hope that helps a bit 😊
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It does limit your uni choices but do research first. I have a list of high ranking universities that allow accounting and finance without maths. I am willing to send it to you if you want!!😅 but yeah as u said i’ll push through!!!

Hi. I really feel you shouldn’t drop maths because it limits your options drastically. I wasn’t able to do A level maths I got a 6 instead of a 7 so now my uni options for the course is limited. So if you can push through it would help you a lot 🙏🏾

Forgot to add: you can always do an apprenticeship if you don’t have maths. Most of the top firms have student who didn’t and did take math a level so its fairly balanced it seems

i get that but i wanna experience the uni live and run away from home 🤣

Please do 🙏🏾

Hey Ik maths can be tough sometimes but stick with it. It really opens doors like I feel at an advantage in applications to kids who don’t and it gets better

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