Should i go to university, should I go to Uni?
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The document discusses career options for individuals after finishing school, highlighting a variety of paths including university, apprenticeships, and part-time work. It presents statistics on earnings related to degrees, emphasizing that while graduates tend to earn more, the financial benefits may vary significantly based on the field of study. Additionally, it encourages informed decision-making regarding career choices and mentions the availability of resources such as careers advisors for guidance.
Should i go to university, should I go to Uni?
- 1. Should I go to University? A careers blog from Pathway
- 2. Growing up has changed When British schoolchildren hit 16, they used to have two rather clear choices: get a job, or do A Levels and head to university. Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550 There are now many paths for teenagers – and the law has changed so that those born after 1st September 1997 can’t leave education until they’re 18 anyway!
- 3. But what can 18- year-olds do? Finishing sixth-form or college is a daunting time and one of the first times in your life when you will be asked to make a choice about your future – so be informed! Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550 Apprenticeships Part-time work Full-time work School Leaver Programmes NVQs Sponsored Degrees / Higher Apprenticeships More on these later
- 4. If I don’t go to university, won’t I earn less? Graduates do earn more than non-graduates across an average lifetime - £186K for men and £250K for women Women benefit financially from university more than men – not because they earn more, but because without a degree, they earn less However, those with a 2.2 (the end grade of their degree) only earn £65,000 more than those without a degree With tuition fees and living costs considered, it might be better for those who won’t achieve a 2.1 or higher to think of other options Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 5. Earnings are an average The maths students among you should understand that those figures are an average – and some will earn less and some will earn more When we consider that a graduate of medicine earns on average £400,000 more than a non-graduate, this boosts the average. If we take them out, it lowers for everyone else. Chemical engineering, dentistry and law also skew these figures higher than they would otherwise be for the average graduate Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 6. What about the social life? Most graduates will say that the university experience was worth paying for A lot of courses are light on schedules and this frees students up to do other things – not just drink! There are societies to engage in and plenty of options for young people with time and some money behind them Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 7. Business socials can be just as fun But the social life in a business can be just as good – work hard, play hard. Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550 Businesses bond strongly when the teams perform well, and this can translate into some great times outside of work too.
- 8. So what are the alternatives?
- 9. Apprenticeships A very popular option, there are over 2 million apprentices now working in the UK Apprenticeships are a mix of paid work and study, and depending on their level will earn you a qualification Intermediate Equivalent to 5 GCSE passes Advanced Equivalent to 2 A Level passes Higher Equivalent to an NCQ4 or foundation degree Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 10. Apprenticeships are not a second- rate choice It is easy to get the idea that those choosing apprenticeships do so because they are not academic enough to go to university This is not the case. Many people actively choose apprenticeships because they are better suited to the working environment and want to get experience straight away, whilst still earning qualifications Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 11. Higher Apprenticeships / Sponsored Degrees Certain schemes allow the chance to attend university, usually part-time This means you can get a taste of the university life without having to sacrifice your working situation! Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 12. In-work NVQs An NVQ is a qualification earned by completing a set of criteria in a working environment If you were to look through a job search, you would see that many career paths ask for NVQs before proceeding For example: An NVQ in health and social care might have a requirement to display skills in giving medication Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 13. NVQs can be in-work or outside If you want to get an NVQ, or need one to get a job, you can apply to do these outside of the working environment and eventually get a placement to complete them Look at training providers who might have the details for your course Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 14. Part-time education The path you wish to take might not be set for you yet – and that’s fine too. Perhaps you want to start your own business but need more experience. Doing some part-time education alongside some voluntary or work experience, even in an unrelated sector, means that you can earn while you learn and work towards your long-term goals Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 15. School Leaver / Scholar Programmes Certain businesses used to only take graduates. It was fairly easy for them because they know where the clever people were coming from. With the rise in tuition fees, there is a fear amongst these companies that good talent is no longer coming exclusively from the top universities As a response, school leaver programmes are on the rise Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 16. A great wage at 18 School leaver programmes are when big companies like Deloitte hire fresh-faced teens straight from A Level results The programmes allow leavers to grow in a structured and highly skilled environment, joining the workforce earlier and with a better wage than most their age Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 17. But we can’t decide for you Making a decision on your future is tough – it really is. A rare few will have a direction they are 100% happy to go in Just make sure that you make an informed decision, so future you can’t look back and go ‘damn, I wish I knew about that…’ Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550
- 18. Unsure about your future? Unsure about your future? Call a careers advisor at Pathway on 0121 707 0550 You’re not alone. Why not contact one of our careers advisors? 0121 707 0550 http://www.pathwaygroup.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/pathwaygroup www.twitter.com/pathwaygroup www.linkedin.com/company/pathwaygroup