Post-18 Options:

UCAS, Apprenticeships and Careers

At Nower Hill we ensure students are aware of all the options available to them after 6th Form. Most of our students progress onto university courses, but an increasing number are successful in obtaining highly sought-after degree apprenticeships (which involve a student working for an employer at the same time as studying for a degree).

Oxbridge Information Evening

A link to the slides shown on the Oxbridge Information Evening, which was held on Thursday 6th March 2025, can be found below.

Oxbridge Information Evening Presentation

Year 12 Higher Education and Apprenticeships Evening

A link to the slides shown on the Year 12 Higher Education and Apprenticeships Evening for parents and carers, which was held on Thursday 1st May, can be found below:

Higher Education and Apprenticeships Evening Presentation

About Degree Apprenticeships

More than 80 universities in England now offer degree apprenticeships.These include many Russell Group universities and more than 61 different degree apprenticeship programmes are offered. The degrees awarded through degree apprenticeships are exactly the same as the degrees awarded to students studying full time. Many degree apprenticeships also combine professional status, making career progression easier. The cost of the degree is still the same as studying full time but the apprentice will not be expected to pay for this. All fees will be paid for by the employer and the government so apprentices do not accumulate any student debt.

 

 

 

 

 

The 6th Form has a dedicated UCAS Advisor who will all support students in finding the right courses and in finalising their personal statements. Every candidate invited for an interview is offered mock interviews with subject specialists so that students are prepared for the rigours of such interviews.

Another important facet of post-18 progression is work experience and careers guidance for Year 12.  We offer all Year 12 students work experience in the summer term which serves to strengthen their UCAS application and allow them to experience the world of work first-hand, before committing themselves to three or more years of study.