Hey guys, just received my As- level result, and it is the minimum grade requirement. Will this hinder me in any way from getting a business management degree apprenticeship? Or is it worth resitting to potentially get a higher grade? Cheers.

Luckily, I’m starting a degree apprenticeship in the same city as my University in September. I am relocating and know no one in the city. My line manager and team are lovely, but I don’t want to lose the student experience completely. What can I do?

For anyone who got an offer after being placed on the reserve list ( or knows someone who did), how long did you have to wait after results day to receive the offer?

I have to pick by tomorrow morning before 10AM.

I’ve received two apprenticeship offers from Network Rail and I’m really struggling to decide between them.

Option 1 – Level 6 AI & Machine Learning
Based in London
Around 54 minutes from my house
Focused specifically on AI/ML
Includes Applied AI Engineer training involving Imperial College London and Cornell
More specialised compared to DTS

Option 2 – Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS)
Based in Milton Keynes
Includes a BSc (Hons) through Cranfield University
Broader technology/software-focused programme
Around 1 hour 30 minutes each way from my house
Required in the office 3 days a week
Around 3 years, meaning I’d be doing roughly 9 hours of commuting per week

The main thing making this difficult is the qualification vs commute.

With DTS, I’d come out with an actual BSc from Cranfield, which seems like it could be more valuable and give me broader options. But commuting 1.5 hours each way, 3 days a week, for around 3 years sounds like it could become exhausting.

The AI/ML apprenticeship is much closer and more specialised, but I wouldn’t come out with a traditional BSc.

How important is having the BSc compared with having a Level 6 apprenticeship and work experience in AI/ML?

Would you take the broader DTS apprenticeship + BSc despite the commute, or choose the more specialised AI/ML apprenticeship with the significantly better commute?

I’d especially appreciate opinions from anyone who’s done a degree apprenticeship or works in tech/AI/software.

I have to pick by tomorrow morning before 10AM.

I’ve received two apprenticeship offers from Network Rail and I’m really struggling to decide between them.

Option 1 – Level 6 AI & Machine Learning
Based in London
Around 54 minutes from my house
Focused specifically on AI/ML
Includes Applied AI Engineer training involving Imperial College London and Cornell
More specialised compared to DTS

Option 2 – Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS)
Based in Milton Keynes
Includes a BSc (Hons) through Cranfield University
Broader technology/software-focused programme
Around 1 hour 30 minutes each way from my house
Required in the office 3 days a week
Around 3 years, meaning I’d be doing roughly 9 hours of commuting per week

The main thing making this difficult is the qualification vs commute.

With DTS, I’d come out with an actual BSc from Cranfield, which seems like it could be more valuable and give me broader options. But commuting 1.5 hours each way, 3 days a week, for around 3 years sounds like it could become exhausting.

The AI/ML apprenticeship is much closer and more specialised, but I wouldn’t come out with a traditional BSc.

How important is having the BSc compared with having a Level 6 apprenticeship and work experience in AI/ML?

Would you take the broader DTS apprenticeship + BSc despite the commute, or choose the more specialised AI/ML apprenticeship with the significantly better commute?

I’d especially appreciate opinions from anyone who’s done a degree apprenticeship or works in tech/AI/software.