This FE Week article charts the expansion of the degree apprenticeship offer to some of the more academic universities and looks at the advantages and issues surrounding developing the technical vocational route in this way.
Meanwhile, the Higher Education Commission has launched its call for evidence as part of its inquiry into degree apprenticeships. The objectives of the enquiry are:
- How do degree apprenticeships fit into the overall structure of tertiary (post-level 3) education and training, and is their formal relationship with other awards and pathways clear?
- What have been the major challenges of establishing degree apprenticeships for providers/employers?
- How far are degree apprenticeships, on the basis of developments to date, providing an effective contribution to meeting the economy’s skills needs, and doing so in a way that offers value-for-money?