In its milestone 25th anniversary year, UVAC has released two new concept and discussion papers, continuing its scholarly exploration of the transformative evolution of higher and degree apprenticeships in England.

The fourth paper in UVAC’s 2024 series, All Degrees Are Equal. But Some Are More Equal Than Others: Equal or Equivalent? Evaluating the Status of Degree Apprenticeships in England by Maighréad Hegarty, critically examines the parity between degree apprenticeships and traditional degrees. Hegarty explores the unique integrated learning model of degree apprenticeships, which blends academic and occupational skills, highlighting their rising popularity and impressive success rates.

Meanwhile, the fifth paper, Beyond Apprenticeships: Decoding and Progressing Technical Education Opportunities in England from Levels 2 to 5 by David Rowley and Elizabeth Cleaver, delves into the broader landscape of technical education.

Read and download ‘All Degrees Are Equal. But Some Are More Equal Than Others: Equal or Equivalent? Evaluating the Status of Degree Apprenticeships in England’ HERE

Read and download ‘Beyond apprenticeships:decoding and progressing technical education opportunities in England from Levels 2 to 5’  HERE

UVAC Conceptual paper series:

UVAC’s series of concept and discussion papers, mark 25 years of advocating for higher education in 2024, and offer a reflective and scholarly exploration of the evolution of higher and degree apprenticeships, alongside broader skills policy.

Previous published concept papers in the series:

Beyond Degree Apprenticeships: conceptualising integrated professional development by Dr Stan Lester – Download HERE

Apprenticeships – A System Built for Adults by Charlynne Pullen – Download HERE

Assessment challenges in integrated professional development, By Dr Stan Lester – Download HERE