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  Your Free Online Guide to Degree Apprenticeships Since  The Sixth Formers' Guide to Degree Apprenticeships   was launched earlier this term, more than 20,000 students, parents, teachers and careers staff across the UK have read the new guide. The free 100-page digital guide provides comprehensive information on how degree apprenticeships offer an 'earn as you learn' way to achieve a university degree - and a debt-free route to a guaranteed graduate job in some of the most sought-after careers and professions. What's in the Guide? Produced in partnership with the  Department for Education  and  The Careers & Enterprise Company ,   the guide incudes: a  foreword from Baroness Jacqui Smith , Minister for Skills & Apprenticeships an  introduction to degree apprenticeships , how they work and the  types of degree apprenticeships available  for sixth form school-leavers exclusive interviews with degree apprentices working in...

 HTQs are post-18, level 4 and 5 qualifications that you can study at colleges, universities or other training providers. They have been approved by employers as delivering the skills they need because they are high-quality, job-focused qualifications.  This Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) course listing includes the full list of HTQ options throughout England, correct as of 17th March 2025.  The qualifications in this listing are organised by Occupational Route (subject area), making it easy to search for courses relevant to your area of interest. As all providers will display their courses in different ways, a link to the provider’s website is listed, allowing you to then navigate to the HTQs they offer. Make sure you look out for the HTQ logo, so you know it is an employer-approved course. More details here  Qualification levels  A-levels and T Levels are level 3 qualifications and full undergraduate degrees are level 6 qualifications.  HTQs are ei...

  Join our virtual fair to chat with 30+ UK universities in just two hours! We'll be joined by experts and current university students from the universities of Lancaster, Durham, Queen Mary London, Manchester, Warwick and many more! You'll have the chance to get your questions answered, and attend live sessions on topics including student finance, personal statements, and student life. 4:05 PM 4:10 PM Welcome session Welcome to the Unifrog University Fair! Find out more about today's event including what to expect, how to join the live sessions, and how to visit the university booths to find out more! 4:40 PM 5:00 PM Personal statements Acing your personal statement Your personal statement is an opportunity to demonstrate your passion and secure that spot on your dream university course. Join this session led by De Montfort University and the University of Wolverhampton to get practical tips for a perfect personal statement, what to do and what not to do, and the changes fo...