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UCAS Choices

Hosted by UCAS · education · EN · 14 episodes

About this Podcast:

So you’re thinking about studying a degree apprenticeship? Discover how to get started, how to find and apply for degree level apprenticeships, and learn more about the journey ahead. Katie Thistleton chats to apprentices, universities, and employers about what you need to know. Learn more about the kind of future you could look forward to, what’s involved, and how you can get ahead with a degree apprenticeship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19%

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Selective

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What is UCAS Choices about?

So you’re thinking about studying a degree apprenticeship? Discover how to get started, how to find and apply for degree level apprenticeships, and learn more about the journey ahead. Katie Thistleton chats to apprentices, universities, and employers about what you need to know.

Who hosts UCAS Choices?

UCAS Choices is hosted by UCAS. The show has published 14 episodes to date.

What has UCAS Choices covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Let’s talk… future skills & pathways" (15 December 2025, 16 minutes), "Degree or degree apprenticeship?" (6 February 2023, 30 minutes), and "Let’s talk about… IT and digital apprenticeships" (6 February 2023, 28 minutes).

How often does UCAS Choices publish?

UCAS Choices publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 14 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on UCAS Choices?

Booking probability for UCAS Choices is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. UCAS Choices requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. UCAS Choices's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch UCAS Choices?

The strongest fits for UCAS Choices are Universities & Colleges. UCAS Choices has an education audience.

About the host

UCAS hosts UCAS Choices, an education show with 14 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #1

    Let’s talk… future skills & pathways

    Dec 15, 202516 minS3

    <p>In this special podcast episode of ‘Getting Ahead with UCAS’, Katie Thistleton sits down with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the home of Formula 1 champions, McLaren. Hear about developing key skills for the...

  • Episode #10

    Degree or degree apprenticeship?

    Feb 6, 202330 minS2

    Degree apprenticeship or traditional degree? Trying to decide whether to choose a traditional degree or a degree apprenticeship? To help you make the best choice for you, Katie Thistleton talks to experts from the...

  • Episode #9

    Let’s talk about… IT and digital apprenticeships

    Feb 6, 202328 minS2

    Join Katie Thistleton as she uncovers what’s involved in a degree apprenticeship in IT and Digital. Hear everything about applying, the types of things you could be working on, and what learning is really like via this...

  • Episode #8

    Let’s talk about… creative and design apprenticeships

    Feb 6, 202326 minS2

    <p>Time to get creative with degree apprenticeships! Katie Thistleton talks to our experts about how this route differs from a traditional degree, the varied projects you could work on as a creative degree apprentice...

  • Episode #7

    Let’s talk about… business and administration apprenticeships

    Feb 6, 202331 minS2

    Thinking about a degree apprenticeship in business and administration? Katie Thistleton talks to experts Dr Trevor Gerhardt from Kent Business School, Emily Merrison from Airbus, and Gabriella Goddard-Palmer at Atkins...

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  • Episode #6

    Let’s talk about… nursing apprenticeships

    Feb 6, 202335 minS2

    A rewarding career in nursing is possible through a degree apprenticeship. Join Katie Thistleton as she speaks to Dhimple Patel, a Nursing Degree Apprentice for the NHS, Sam Lignelli, a Practice Educator at the NHS, and...

  • Episode #5

    Let’s talk about… law apprenticeships

    Feb 6, 202328 minS2

    Would you make a good law degree apprentice? What skills and experience do you need? What types of questions would you have to answer in an apprenticeship interview? Find out the answers to all of these things and more...

  • Episode #4

    Let’s talk about… finance and accounting apprenticeships (Sponsored by The Association of Accounting Technicians)

    Feb 6, 202332 minS2

    <p>Join Katie Thistleton as she talks to accounting and finance degree apprenticeship experts, Associate Professor Rachel Johnstone from the University of Exeter, Anthony Clarke from The Association of Accounting...

  • Episode #3

    Let’s talk about… science apprenticeships (Sponsored by Manchester Metropolitan University)

    Feb 6, 202327 minS2

    Want to find out more about science degree apprenticeship options? With such a broad range of science apprenticeships available, this episode, sponsored by Manchester Metropolitan University, takes you through what a...

  • Episode #2

    Let’s talk about… engineering apprenticeships

    Feb 6, 202332 minS2

    <p>It’s an exciting world for engineering degree apprentices. Join Katie Thistleton as she talks to experts Dr Eran Padumadasa, Deputy Dean for Education at Queen Mary University of London, Mark Monaghan, Plant Handover...

  • Episode #3

    Episode three: What if I don’t get my grades?

    Jul 19, 202223 minS1

    Hear about the different choices you have, whatever your grades on results day. Discover where to look for Clearing courses and how to make a good decision at pace. In this episode, Katie talks to Courteney Sheppard...

  • Episode #2

    Episode two: Can I change my mind?

    Jul 19, 202222 minS1

    Are you having second thoughts about your course, university or future path? Find out about your different choices from switching courses, to gap years and apprenticeships. Discover more about what’s involved and the...

  • Episode #1

    Episode one: Are you ready for results day?

    Jul 19, 202225 minS1

    What are the chances of you getting your first choice? Do you really need the exact grades? And what can you do if you get better results than you expected? Discover the answers to all of these questions and more, as...

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    Clearing Choices

    Jul 8, 20221 minS1

    <p>Join Katie Thistleton as she discovers the different choices and opportunities available to students getting their results this summer. In just three episodes Katie uncovers what happens on results day and the...

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