2015年在英国推出的学位学徒制允许你在工作的同时获得一个学位。六级学徒制使你有资格获得完整的学士学位，而七级学徒制使你有资格获得硕士学位。

学徒制将工作与非全日制大学学习相结合，可以采取每周一天或每月一天的形式。学徒期需要三到六年的时间来完成。

为什么我应该考虑学位学徒制？

如果您在学徒制和上大学之间难以抉择，学位学徒制就特别有帮助，因为它们结合了两个世界的优点。

谁可以参加学位学徒制？

学徒制倾向于针对18-19岁的离校生或较低水平的学徒向上发展。如果你已经有一个学位，你可以报名参加一些学位学徒，只要你的学位是在与你所申请的学位不同的领域。

学徒制是如何运作的？

政府支付你的学位费用的三分之二，你的雇主支付另外的三分之一，这意味着你可以无债离开你的学徒期。

学徒全年全职工作，有21天的带薪假期，外加银行假日休息。

学徒的学位水平让你在学习的同时也能赚到钱。薪水取决于你的学徒身份、年龄、公司、部门和你工作的地点。英国学徒的最低工资是每小时3.90英镑，但有些公司支付的工资是这个数字的两倍多。例如，捷豹路虎的工程学徒的起薪为每年18,500英镑。

在Gov.UK找到更多关于学徒工资的信息。

你可以在哪些领域做学位？

学位学徒的领域比传统学徒更窄，只在需要 "高水平学术 "的领域提供，包括：

• 航空航天工程
• 商业和行政
• 建筑业
• 数码
• 健康和科学

各种各样的公司都有学徒职位，包括英国电信和Mondelez等大公司，也有小公司。

你从哪所大学获得学位？

大学取决于您在哪个部门工作，以及您要完成哪个学位学徒制。很多时候，由于距离问题，您不会在实际的大学里学习，而是在网上或在您工作地点附近的机构上课。

我在哪里可以找到学位学徒制？

使用Apprenticeship Finder的搜索工具，查找有关空缺职位及其入学要求的更多信息。

学徒制的好处

• 与传统的大学途径相比，做学位学徒的主要好处是，学位由您的公司支付，因此您在离开时拥有学位和零学生债务。
• 在整个学位期间，您还可以全职工作，赚取工资。
• 学徒制使您在专业领域比没有同等水平工作经验的学生在大学毕业时更有优势。
• 学徒还可以从工作中培养雇主喜欢的 "软技能"，如沟通技巧、在压力下按期工作的能力、团队合作和解决问题的能力。
• 你会得到雇主的指导和支持
• 你可以将你在大学学到的东西直接用于实践，帮助发展你对材料的理解
• 当你的学徒期结束时，你将拥有至少三年的网络经验，并建立起对你以后的职业生涯有帮助的联系。
• 学徒在技术上是学生，所以你仍然可以得到所有的学生优惠待遇
• 大多数学徒项目在结束时都会有一份有保障的工作，在公司内部有很多发展的机会

入学要求

学徒的竞争非常激烈，在国内可供选择的并不多。大多数雇主会要求申请人具备正式的资格，包括至少5个GCSEs（A*-C或9-4），以及包括BTECs在内的3级学徒资格。通常情况下，雇主会希望申请人已经拥有与学徒身份相关的资格。

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英国高校一般使用UCAS Tariff Point来计算资历值，将你与其他申请人进行比较。这是种通过分配一个简单数字，然后使用通用比例计算出资历值的方法。

UCAS分数衡量英国所有16岁后学历的相对价值，包括BTEC和A-Level成绩。

所有大学都使用UCAS Tariff Point系统吗？

并非所有大学都使用，一些大学会对某学科的申请人规定特定分数。例如，许多工程专业申请人必须在数学或物理上取得A*才能被录取。

但如果你申请的大学使用该系统的话，与仅按成绩评估相比，你的申请将具有更大灵活性。

例如，在A-Level考试中不再必须获得BBB，你可以在某一门科目上考的好，而另一门科目成绩比较差，即便是分数为ABC，仍然可以获得相同UCAS分值。

因此，在大学招生时UCAS分值更加重视学生的多样性。

计算你的UCAS分值

每一项资质考试（例如A-level或Scottish Higher）根据学习小时数得到一个从1到4的数值。

每项资质考试也会分配一个从3到14的等级分数。将这两个数字相乘得到UCAS分值。

以下为A-level、BTEC成绩与UCAS Tariff Point转换表。

如果你想计算自己的UCAS分值，有很多方便使用的在线计算器。

我的UCAS分值需要达到多少？

你可以在学校网站上找到相关信息。也可以查一下成功申请人的平均UCAS分值。

无论你收到的是基于成绩的录取通知，还是基于UCAS分值发出的录取通知，你都要竭尽所能付出最大努力确保在每项资格评估中获得最佳成绩。 即使你认为自己有足够UCAS分值，大学的录取在某一特定学科上也可能有最低分数要求，因此，你必须完全了解录取中提出的录取条件。

QS Best Student Cities ranking: 103^rd

Known as the ‘Steel City’ for its strong industrial heritage, Sheffield, located in South Yorkshire in England, is a new entry in this year’s Best Student Cities index at 103^rd.

Sheffield is known for the numerous technological innovations and inventions brought on during the Industrial Revolution, and is still considered a city of innovation today. Its economy went through a decline in the latter half of the 20^th century, but is now going through a strong revival, with Sheffield crowned the best UK city for startups in 2019 by Paymentsense.

Sheffield gets its best score in the Student Mix indicator of the Best Student Cities index, with 22 percent of its 53,600 students coming from outside the UK. It’s a hugely student-friendly city, with a welcoming atmosphere and a cost of living that’s well below the national average, particularly in terms of rent. Students also love Sheffield for the vibrant mix of entertainment and nightlife options, from club nights to gigs, theater and sport events,  and festivals such as the annual Tramlines music festival.

Fans of the great outdoors will be pleased to learn that Sheffield is one of the greenest cities in the UK, with the Peak District making up more than a third of the city’s boundaries – only one other UK city can claim to have a national park within its borders.

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: 101^st

The capital and largest city of Lebanon, Beirut is a new entry in the Best Student Cities this year and is home to two universities ranked among the world’s best in the QS World University Rankings®.

Beirut is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back more than 5,000 years, and is steeped in history. The National Museum of Beirut is a must-visit, with an impressive collection of 1,300 artifacts dating as far back as prehistoric times. 

Two decades on from a tumultuous civil war, Beirut is now almost completely rebuilt and is becoming a hotspot for nightlife in the Middle East – with a relaxed attitude towards drinking and a wide range of cocktail bars and nightclubs to party in. Much of Beirut’s commercial and clubbing scene can be found on Hamra street in the heart of the city, conveniently close to many of the city’s universities.

Beirut is also undoubtedly one of the most picturesque cities in the region, with a scenic Mediterranean coast (which also keeps temperatures from getting too high) and a number of stunning sights, from the Raouche Rocks, the upscale and artsy Saifi Village, the Corniche seaside promenade (perfect for taking a stroll or going for a run), the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque and many more.

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: 97^th

A new entry in this year’s Best Student Cities ranking, Bristol is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the UK, and is home to two universities ranked among the world’s top 800: the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.

Known as the home town of the mysterious Banksy, Bristol is steadily growing a reputation as a creative hub – you won’t walk far without seeing lively murals, and there are numerous live music venues, art spaces and festivals to enjoy, such as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta every August, the biggest hot air balloon event in Europe.

Bristol was named the best city to live in in the UK in 2017 by the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide, and this year it was named the best city in the UK for under-26-year-olds according to BBC’s Newsbeat. The median age of Bristolians is 33, and people there love it for the diversity of its culture, with at least 91 main languages spoken in the city, as well as its friendliness.

Bristol also wins high praise for its excellent links to the sea and countryside, without feeling cut off from the rest of the country. Cyclists and nature walkers can enjoy the 13-mile-long Bristol And Bath Railway Path, and the Avon Gorge offers great climbing opportunities. And in terms of  nightlife, the city has an excellent selection of clubs and bars and a flourishing LGBT scene, with the Park Street and The Triangle area home to the main student favorites.

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: 88^th

Abu Dhabi is the capital and second-largest city of the United Arab Emirates and a new entry in the Best Student Cities index this year at 88^th, gaining its best score in the affordability category (59^th). Located off on an island off the Persian Gulf, the city boasts more than 400 kilometers of stunning coastline, including 10 kilometers of pristine public beaches. There’s also an abundance of breath-taking architecture in the city to explore in your spare time, with the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the largest in the country, a particular must-see.

As well as its affordability, one of the most appealing aspects of life in Abu Dhabi is its multiculturalism – Emirati citizens represent 20 percent of the city’s population, with people from other, diverse nationalities making up the remaining 80 percent. And of its student population, almost half (46 percent) come from outside the UAE.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai have both been rated among the best places to live in the Middle East, thanks to the overall tolerant and progressive lifestyle of the UAE, excellent job opportunities thanks to the fast-growing economy, and high quality of living. And in terms of universities, there are around 16 to choose from, including branch campuses of excellent overseas institutions such as INSEAD, New York University and Sorbonne University.

If you want to study in Abu Dhabi, it’s important to remember that the UAE is a Muslim country and you should be respectful of local laws and customs at all times. Abu Dhabi is generally slightly more conservative than Dubai, so it’s advisable to cover up with long, loose clothing – this will also help with the heat! You should be especially respectful during Ramadan and when visiting religious sites.

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: 81st

The highest-ranked new entry in the Best Student Cities ranking this year, Bangalore (officially known as Bengaluru) is the capital of the state of Karnataka in southern India, and is one of the most modern and progressive cities in the country.

Bangalore is the third-largest city in India, home to more than 10 million people, and is known as the country’s tech hub, giving it the nickname ‘The Silicon Valley of India’. It’s a leading technology exporter, is a hotspot for start-ups, and is home to a number of highly reputed research institutions and universities, including the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Institute of Management (Bangalore) (IIMB).

If you’re interested in studying in Bangalore, you’ll be pleased to learn that it’s one of the most affordable locations in the Best Student Cities index, coming seventh for the affordability indicator thanks to its low cost of living and tuition fees. According to Numbeo, a meal can cost as little as 150 rupees (~US$2.17), and a one-way ticket on public transport only costs 30 rupees (about 43 US cents).

In terms of unwinding after lectures, there’s plenty to sight-see in your spare time, including the beautiful Lalbagh Botanical Garden (which dates back to 1760), the majestic Bangalore Palace and the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, amongst many other museums, parks, temples and gardens.

Although there’s a local curfew on bars and nightclubs, Bangalore nonetheless has an exciting nightlife, with a highly concentration of pubs in the commercial business district and a thriving rock and roll music scene.

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QS Best Student Cities ranking: 104^th  

As the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland, Krakow was the official capital of Poland until 1596. Today, it’s still a thriving hub of academic, economic and artistic activity, so it’s no surprise that Krakow is a new entry this year in the QS Best Student Cities ranking, coming in 104^th place.

Often called the prettiest of Poland’s cities, Krakow is situated on the Vistula river in the Lesser Poland area and dates back to the seventh century. Emerging from World War II as the only major Polish city to not suffer serious damage, Krakow is uniquely steeped in history, with incredible architecture everywhere you look. The city’s Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.

If you’re looking to explore this stunning city, visit the Wawel Royal Castle – an iconic landmark which was home to three dynasties of Poland's monarchs. Or, take a walk inside St Mary’s Basilica, known for its impressive altarpiece and awe-inspiring stained-glass windows.

You can even combine historical sight-seeing with some retail therapy by visiting the Cloth Hall, the world’s oldest shopping center, dating back over 700 years. Wherever you choose to go, you will be surrounded by galleries, cafes, museums and restaurants.   

Krakow possesses three world renowned universities, all of which are featured in the QS World University Rankings®. These are Jagiellonian University, Cracow University of Technology and AGH University of Science and Technology. Of the three, Jagiellonian University earns the distinction of being the top university in Poland, having been ranked 338^th in the world.

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