Facts about a University degree
The forecasted average student debt in the UK is at an all time high of £45,800.
The average graduate salary is just over £24,000.
£45,800 is a huge amount of money that’ll take many years to pay back.
It’s still absolutely possible to get an excellent degree for free in the UK – it’s just that no one talks about it.
This isn’t a life hack, a hustle, or even a trick – this is a sensible, systematic way to get professional qualifications, professional experience and a degree without having to worry about tens of thousands of pounds of student debt.
Below is one pathway to a free degree. There are others. The links and info are relevant to lots of pathways.
A great adventure.
Pros…
- Adventure Life
- Work in the Great Outdoors
- Start Earning within 6 months
- Relevant, professional, experience
- Great for physical and mental health
- Free degree pathway
Cons…
- Initial costs can be equivalent to one year of university
Stage One
Make sure you’re over 18, love working outdoors and seek out adventure.
Spend some time online, researching – ‘working as an Outdoor Instructor’.
You might choose an Outdoor Instructor Training Course.
Outdoor Instructor Training courses normally run over the Winter and last for 14 – 16 weeks.
Here’s some courses…
Land & Wave | Dorset | £9000 – https://landandwave.co.uk/outdoorinstructortraining/
Plas y Brenin | Wales | £14,000 – https://pyb.co.uk/fast-track-instructor-training/
Mendip | Somerset | £10,300 – https://www.mendip.co.uk/
Complete the Outdoor Instructor Training Course over the Winter.
Start work as an Outdoor Instructor straight away.
You’ll probably earn £18,000 – £22,000 in your first year or two working as an Outdoor Instructor.
Stage Two
Work as an Outdoor Instructor for a few years, earn some money, meet incredible people, have adventures, travel the world.
Take the time to work out where you want to be and what you want to do.
Stage Three
Once you have a few years professional experience look for a brilliant place to work that can help you with a graduate apprenticeship.
A Graduate Apprenticeship enables you to gain a full undergraduate degree while you work. undergraduate apprenticeships take three years to complete, just like a ‘traditional’ degree pathway.
There are lots of Graduate Apprenticeship – after working in the Outdoor Industry you might choose a degree area like management or project management.
A degree that is relevant and useful across a huge breadth of work and industry.
Stage Four
Complete your Degree.
Continue to gain professional and vocational qualifications and experience.
6 years into your working life you’ll be an experienced, well rounded graduate professional.
Your qualifications and experience will give you access to loads of different opportunities and pathways.
You’ll be years ahead of other graduates in terms of your professional experience – you’ll be superbly positioned to take advantage of any opportunities that come your way.
Without the worry, limitations and burden of Student Debt.
We can help with more information, we offer lots of free industry awareness days, there is a national shortage of Outdoor Instructors.
NOW is the time to get this done. Do not follow the crowds. Make decisions for YOUR life.
