Topic Research: Universities and the Alternatives

The Alternatives
Apprenticeships
Traineeships
Paid work
School Leaver Programs
Sponsored Degree Programs
Facts and Figures
235,000 18 year olds accepted into a full place at
University
31% of 18 year olds in England were accepted into a
University place
532,300 people entered UK Higher education in 2015
499,900 people started an apprenticeship in 2015
People with an Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship
(equivalent to A Level) earn on average 100,000 more
over the course of their career than those without.
89% increase in enrolment on apprenticeships from
2009 to 2014
Information to use in our documentary

Facts from A School Leavers Guide to Career Options 2016

Myth- University degrees are needed for most jobs
Truth- 59% of graduates are in non-graduate jobs
Myth- Those who go to university are alays better off than those who dont

Truth- Many school leaver schemes fast track your career, making you more
qualified more quickly than a graduate
Myth- University is the best route for high achievers
Truth- With a broad range of programs, not all high achievers go to university
Myth- All apprenticeships are just for tradespeople
Truth- Apprenticeships have been revolutionized in the 21st Century

Successful people who didnt get University/College

Degrees/A Levels
Sir Richard Branson (Businessman)
Steven Spielberg (Movie Director)
Lord Alan Sugar (Businessman)
Jeremy Clarkson (TV Presenter)
Jeremy Corbyn (Labour Leader)
Kate Moss (Model)
Julie Burchhill (columnist for The Independent)
Jon Snow (Newsreader)
Benedict Cumberbatch (Actor)
J.K Rowling (Writer)
Sarah Millican (Comedian)