Which? Have developed a Higher and degree apprenticeships guide
Apprenticeships offer a valid alternative to university, with the qualifications to match. If you choose a degree apprenticeship, you still get to graduate with your cap and gown, along with several years of work experience under your belt.
First and foremost, though, an apprenticeship is a job with substantial training and the development of transferable skills. It’s a way to earn and learn, gaining a real qualification, long-term career path and the possibility for higher earnings.
And, best of all, no university debts: you’ll have been earning for the length of your apprenticeship and there are no tuition fees.
Download their guide here: Higher_and_degree_apprenticeships_NAS_Which_Uni_Web

