Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Dormant
Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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About This Podcast

So you’re thinking about studying a degree apprenticeship? Discover how to get started, how to find and apply for degree level apprenticeships, and learn more about the journey ahead. Katie Thistleton chats to apprentices, universities, and employers about what you need to know. Learn more about the kind of future you could look forward to, what’s involved, and how you can get ahead with a degree apprenticeship.

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Recent Episodes

S3E1 Let’s talk… future skills & pathways

Dec 15, 2025 15m

In this special podcast episode of ‘Getting Ahead with UCAS’, Katie Thistleton sits down with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the home of Formula 1 champions, McLaren. Hear about developing key…

S2E10 Degree or degree apprenticeship?

Feb 06, 2023 30m

Degree apprenticeship or traditional degree? Trying to decide whether to choose a traditional degree or a degree apprenticeship? To help you make the best choice for you, Katie Thistleton talks to…

S2E9 Let’s talk about… IT and digital apprenticeships

Feb 06, 2023 27m

Join Katie Thistleton as she uncovers what’s involved in a degree apprenticeship in IT and Digital. Hear everything about applying, the types of things you could be working on, and what learning is…

S2E8 Let’s talk about… creative and design apprenticeships

Feb 06, 2023 25m

Time to get creative with degree apprenticeships! Katie Thistleton talks to our experts about how this route differs from a traditional degree, the varied projects you could work on as a creative…

S2E7 Let’s talk about… business and administration apprenticeships

Feb 06, 2023 30m

Thinking about a degree apprenticeship in business and administration? Katie Thistleton talks to experts Dr Trevor Gerhardt from Kent Business School, Emily Merrison from Airbus, and Gabriella…

S2E6 Let’s talk about… nursing apprenticeships

Feb 06, 2023 34m

A rewarding career in nursing is possible through a degree apprenticeship. Join Katie Thistleton as she speaks to Dhimple Patel, a Nursing Degree Apprentice for the NHS, Sam Lignelli, a Practice…

S2E5 Let’s talk about… law apprenticeships

Feb 06, 2023 27m

Would you make a good law degree apprentice? What skills and experience do you need? What types of questions would you have to answer in an apprenticeship interview? Find out the answers to all of…

S2E4 Let’s talk about… finance and accounting apprenticeships (Sponsored by The Association of Accounting Technicians)

Feb 06, 2023 31m

Join Katie Thistleton as she talks to accounting and finance degree apprenticeship experts, Associate Professor Rachel Johnstone from the University of Exeter, Anthony Clarke from The Association of…

S2E3 Let’s talk about… science apprenticeships (Sponsored by Manchester Metropolitan University)

Feb 06, 2023 26m

Want to find out more about science degree apprenticeship options? With such a  broad range of science apprenticeships available, this episode, sponsored by Manchester Metropolitan University, takes…

S2E2 Let’s talk about… engineering apprenticeships

Feb 06, 2023 31m

It’s an exciting world for engineering degree apprentices. Join Katie Thistleton as she talks to experts Dr Eran Padumadasa, Deputy Dean for Education at Queen Mary University of London, Mark…

S1E3 Episode three: What if I don’t get my grades?

Jul 19, 2022 22m

Hear about the different choices you have, whatever your grades on results day. Discover where to look for Clearing courses and how to make a good decision at pace. In this episode, Katie talks to…

S1E2 Episode two: Can I change my mind?

Jul 19, 2022 21m

Are you having second thoughts about your course, university or future path? Find out about your different choices from switching courses, to gap years and apprenticeships. Discover more about what’s…

S1E1 Episode one: Are you ready for results day?

Jul 19, 2022 24m

What are the chances of you getting your first choice? Do you really need the exact grades? And what can you do if you get better results than you expected? Discover the answers to all of these…

S1 Clearing Choices

Jul 08, 2022 0m Trailer

Join Katie Thistleton as she discovers the different choices and opportunities available to students getting their results this summer. In just three episodes Katie uncovers what happens on results…

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