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.