University level courses
Degrees and other higher education courses, at a university or a college.
Advanced, Higher or Degree Apprenticeships
A real job with training. Earn a wage while you study, right up to degree level.
Gap year
A year out between your studies to work, volunteer or travel.
Work with training or study
Get a job and keep learning at the same time.
Not sure how to choose?
The choice you make will be affected by lots of things. Think about these three.
- 1
You
Your interests, your attitude to study and the qualifications you have.
- 2
Jobs
The job or career you have in mind, what opportunities it offers and what qualifications it asks for.
- 3
Money
Your financial situation, and whether you want to earn while you learn.
Top tip: get advice and support from people who know you, like parents or carers and teachers, and from a careers adviser.