What to do after Year 13?
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Your guide to your options after Year 13 and Higher Education.
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Life after Year 13:
Life after finishing year 13 or your T-level/ apprenticeship equivalent can be scary as there are so many pathways. But rest assured, we've got you covered.
Read on if you're interested in finding out more about university including...
- The benefits of going to university
- When and how to apply
- Student finance
What can you do after Year 13?
Higher Education
Many young people decide to go to university after they finish year 13. They may want to study a subject they studied at A-level, or a different subject entirely because they are passionate about it, or want to follow a specific career path.
Read below to find out more about university.
Apprenticeship or work
Young people may want to go straight into earning money. They can do this by either getting a job, or by doing an apprenticeship where you work 80% of the time and study 20% of the time.
You can find out more about apprenticeship, and apply for them, on the government website.
Take a break
Maybe you just need a break from it all after an intense Year 13. And that's okay! Many students decide to take a gap year, a year in which they potentially volunteer, travel the world, or work before seeking full-time employment or enrolling on to a university course.
It is possible to enrol on to a university course and defer your start date to the following academic year.
Interested in Higher Education?
Benefits of Higher Education
There are personal benefits, career benefits and financial benefits to Higher Education.
Career Benefits
Some careers are only open to those who hold a specific qualification, e.g., becoming a doctor or an architect but in general, holding a higher education qualification can open the doors to many other career opportunities which may not always be directly related to the subject studied. This is because higher education helps people develop a transferable skill set which is looked upon favourably by employers.
Personal Benefits
Studying for a degree can help you personally as well as in your career. Moving away or commuting to university helps you become more independent, take on new responsibilities and manage your time in a way you probably haven't up until now. You learn so many transferrable skills at university and meet new likeminded people who can support you to grow academically and personally.
Financial Benefits
In addition to having a greater range of jobs available to them, graduates also attract higher salaries throughout their working life.