FREE GUIDE
**Apprenticeship Degrees:
The Clear Guide for 16–25s**
A short, straight-talking introduction to UK apprenticeship degrees —
so you can understand your options before making big decisions about study, work, or money.
(Currently view-only. A downloadable PDF version will be available soon.)
Why this guide exists
You shouldn’t have to guess your way into the future.
Many young people are expected to choose:
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a university course
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a student loan
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a career direction
without ever being clearly shown the alternatives.
This guide exists to explain one alternative —
UK apprenticeship degrees — simply and honestly.
Inside the guide
You’ll learn:
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what an apprenticeship degree actually is
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how it compares to traditional university
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what it means financially
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who this route may suit — and who it may not
No jargon.
No assumptions.
No pressure to choose.
This guide is useful if you’re:
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aged 16–25
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unsure whether traditional university is right for you
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curious about earning while studying
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thinking about long-term money and debt
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supporting a young person as a parent or carer
You don’t need to be “ready”.
Curiosity is enough.
This guide is:
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not recruitment
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not sponsored
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not a sales pitch
It’s designed to help you understand — not persuade.
What to expect
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Short and easy to read
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Plain English
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No prior knowledge needed
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Designed to be read in one sitting
You can skim it — or read it properly.
Both are fine.
(Currently view-only. Best viewed on desktop. A downloadable PDF version will be available soon.)
This guide is part of a wider public education resource
focused on financial literacy and debt-free pathways
for young people in the UK.