Is your apprenticeship attached to a university, meaning you still get lessons?

It really depends on the type of apprenticeship. If it’s a degree apprenticeship, you’re usually attached to a university, still attend lectures and often get access to student benefits such as university facilities, societies, events and [link removed] my case, I didn’t complete a degree apprenticeship, so I don’t want to give you incorrect information or point you in the wrong direction. I’d recommend checking directly with the training provider or university linked to the apprenticeship for the most accurate details.

Thanks for the reply. I’ll definitely enquire directly to the course [link removed] non-degree apprenticeships is no support given in terms of the living costs? Of course you get a wage but before you started the course did you have to get accommodation, equipment, food etc before the first pay check comes in or did they give an advanced payment to get you started? And throughout the course did they support you? Thanks

No worries at all you’re [link removed] answer your second question, my understanding is that this would usually be assessed on an individual basis rather than being standard practice across the company. While you do receive a wage as part of a non-degree apprenticeship, any additional support with living costs (such as accommodation, equipment, or initial expenses before the first pay cheque) would typically need to be discussed [link removed] most cases, this would be something to raise directly with the employer or HR team, as they would be best placed to advise on whether any advance payments or ongoing support are available and what flexibility they can offer.

Hi there,I'm currently undertaking a degree apprenticeship, so I can answer this [link removed] a degree apprenticeship programme, you are a university student as normal, so you get the usual benefits like student discounts on things like railcards, online shopping, food & drink, etc. You also have access to the university and its internal services, like the library, exam support, disability and learning support, [link removed] the issue comes in is that in most scenarios, your university likely won't be anywhere near you live. This is just based on chance, but because you do not get to choose your university (your employer will have partnered with an appropriate university beforehand), the odds of you living near that uni are [link removed] my example, my degree is with a university in Manchester, yet I live in the south of England, not far from London. Therefore while I do technically have full access to my university, this is of course unfeasible, as I live so far. If you were lucky enough to live near your university, then yes, you would have access to resources, societies, events, etc. I am still invited to all of these via email and via my student account, I just never attend [link removed] to briefly describe the social side of the apprenticeship, I'd say it depends based on how many apprentices the company itself is hiring, as well as if you choose to join any apprentice networks. My company only hired two apprentices including me, so socialising with people in the same boat as me was pretty difficult. If your company hires many apprentices, then socialising is far [link removed] can also join apprentice networks via LinkedIn or other social media. These groups are often regional, and may host meetups or events specifically for apprentices. You can also get in touch with your uni cohort and see if anyone lives near you. Otherwise, the social side of an apprenticeship isn't great, it's certainly far off the traditional uni life. However, you have to remember that that is just one of the trade-offs of an apprenticeship. There are of course, many benefits :).Hope that helps!

Thanks for the reply. If I decide to do a degree apprentiship, i'll defiently try to get a company which partners with a nearby university. Moving could always be an option, especially with an income but I guess it depends on the cost of living of the area. Thanks again! 🙂

Just to double check, you are aware that degree apprenticeships deliver the university lectures virtually right? You don't have to be in-person at your university, maybe 1-3 times per year at most for specific events, but the costs for those are covered by your [link removed] is an option, I know apprentices who have moved closer to their place of employment so that their commute is easier, which you can get support from your employer for. But do not overstress the university part, you will not need to go up there at all, all your content can be delivered online every week. Hope that clears things up.