UTC leaver destinations
The impressive track record of student destinations after leaving UTCs is testament to the quality of this distinctive educational experience. Because of their unique offer, UTCs provide a broad choice of pathways at 18 either to university, higher & degree apprenticeships, or directly into a career. Our leavers are significantly more likely to secure a higher level apprenticeship compared to mainstream school leavers. They are also significantly more likely to go onto a STEM related degree at university.
Destinations in numbers
Find out where our 2021 school leavers are now:
91%
of students leaving UTCs have stayed in education, started an apprenticeship or started a job.
55%
of UTC leavers went to university.
70%
of UTC leavers starting university chose STEM courses compared to 42% nationally.
6%
of UTC leavers took gap years, left the country, etc.
19%
of UTC leavers started an apprenticeship.
63%
of apprenticeships undertaken by UTC leavers are Higher or Degree level compared with 20% nationally..
4%
of UTC leavers pursued other forms of education (FE) compared to 8.4% nationally.
13%
of UTC leavers went straight into a job.
2733
number of students who left 46 UTCs in 2021.
For more information about student destinations please read our Insights report and some recent case studies.