School Leaver Degree Programme Preparation
Vocational Routes After Sixth Form
Regularly known as ‘School Leaver Degree Programmes’ many students are finding this path to be an attractive option after sixth form. They combine the best of academics and career training into one package.
What are the benefits of School Leaver Degree Programmes?
The attraction for students who know the profession they wish to enter, is simple. Your corporate sponsor will fund your higher education studies at a local university. Simultaneously you’ll put your lessons into practice by earning a competitive salary in your sponsor’s workplace. This will often be a mix of training and practical work as part of their team. It will provide you with skills development and knowledge on commercial acumen.
This means that you graduate debt free and will have years of experience in the workplace. Often your sponsor will then have a permanent job lined up for you once the programme ends.
Which companies offer Leavers & Degree Programmes?
A number of high profile companies offer a form of vocational training. Well known ones include PwC, KPMG, Credit Suisse, Dyson, and BT.
Are School Leaver Degree Programmes Hard to Apply For?
Making a successful application to a vocational leaver / degree programme is highly competitive. Whilst success rates are unknown, spaces are always limited and as such we always recommend applying for these as well as traditional university routes.
The NCS provides information and guidance on degree apprenticeship and has strong links with many of these high profile companies.
Former NCS students who are now on these programmes regularly visit the NCS to support our student applications and conduct mock interviews. Our success rate is not due to chance but rather a forensic and rigorous approach ensuring every students who decides to apply has a mentor and is given the tools needed to excel.
Combined with our the benefits of our holistic A-Level education, including our Professional Schools, Emerging Talent Programme, and Polish & Etiquette classes, we’ll ensure you’ve the skills, experience, and confidence to make a competitive application.
For students who know the career path a degree apprenticeship is an attractive option and one that is becoming increasing popular.
"Since Year 10 I've always known that I wanted to work for KPMG. That was my one and only goal. Having attained it, it still feels kind of unreal.
The NCS is where my dreams really started and this is the place that helped me to achieve those dreams"