University for games:

Getting into the creative industries; whether photography, arts management,

fashion, fine art – or any of the other industries that falls under this broad banner –
has always been difficult.

However saying its difficult is an understatement. For graduates, the few entry level
positions that are available are often fought over by hundreds, sometimes thousands
of candidates, frequently with more experience and, at times, contacts in the
industry.

You will also learn more about yourself in university and how independent you are
while you are there also.

Apprenticeship for games:

Apprenticeships are a way of combining working with studying. During a typical
apprenticeship a student would work for a company but also go to college to study a
related subject. You would be supported by an experienced member of the staff who
will teach you the hands-on skills you need. Once you finish the apprenticeship for 1
to 3 years you will get a NVQ or a BTEC qualification at the end of it.

Higher apprenticeships:
Higher Apprenticeships offer a work-based learning programme and lead to the
following nationally recognised qualifications:
• Level 4 and 5 – equivalent to a higher education certificate, higher education
diploma or a foundation degree or
• Level 6 – equivalent to a bachelor degree

This is for creative media and the arts and also many offer carries.

Conclusion:

So going to Uni and doing an Apprenticeship are the same thing but slightly different
at the same time.

1. You learn things that you need to know about the company in Uni and
Apprenticeship
2. In Apprenticeship you get money while learning but in Uni you don’t
3. Uni is more expensive
4. You still get to go to college if you do Apprenticeship and still get paid