Are Apprenticeships The New Uni?

With the prices of studying at university in the UK going up significantly, will apprenticeships be the majority of teens choice next year? This year is the last year to go to university at £3500 a year. Anyone wanting to apply for 2012 however will now have to pay anything up to £9500 a year. With the price almost tripled, has this put anyone off going to university at all?

Laimis Narsutis,17,who lives in the North East of England, said: "The cost of going to university doesn't really bother me as a lot of jobs these days require a degree and will eventually lead to a better job. "One of the main reasons why I want to go to university is because of the student experience, whereas with an apprenticeship you work all the time. "I think that the people who decide to do an apprenticeship instead of going to university don't really understand that there isn't much difference in before". Laimis added, "Without a degree I think that your limited to certain jobs but I do think that it is important to do what is right for you. "I personally feel that university will let me achieve my goals in employment."

Male,Living in London, said: " Totally depends on the degree your after, if it meant you could possibly get a job quickly after graduating the sort of salary involved then uni is worth it. "It's not the case for everyone, if your after a bit of fun during the 3 years it's to high a price to pay if you have no real ambitions afterwards".

Another student also added: "Don't see how the rise in the fees makes any difference to their financials?! Fees may have increased but the repayments are lower".

So Are apprenticeships really taking over? Apprenticeship are becoming vastly more popular however a lot of people still found pros and cons to going to university. Yes university is expensive however the bursaries and grants are much more. You may want money fast but the course you are interested in may involve you finding work in you chosen area. If you need any more advice on what to do please visit http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk and I'm sure your answer will be waiting.