1. Information, Advice and Guidance
The Armed Services

2. The Royal Navy – would you be interested?

4. The Navy – after A-Levels
Once you’ve completed your A-levels or equivalent qualifications, the Royal Navy offers a fantastic fully funded in-service degree programme, which you complete alongside your initial officer training while you are already being paid.
1. Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS)
With the DTUS you can study an approved maths, physics or engineering based subject at university and then join the Royal Navy as an Engineer Officer. Every year we sponsor just 70 students through their studies. If you are selected as one of them, you will be paid £4,000 a year throughout your degree course.
While you’re studying you’ll still be a civilian and enjoy a full and active university life. All you need to do for the Royal Navy is complete at least 45 training days each year – including weekly training nights during term-time. There are also some military attachments and exercises during Easter and summer holidays. You'll receive additional pay of up to £1,500 for this training in addition to your bursary.
When you graduate, you’ll have a guaranteed place at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) to begin your initial training as an Engineer Officer. You will need to complete at least three years in the service once you’ve finished your professional training.
2. Military Aviation Academy
If you’re an aspiring Aircrew Officer and join the Royal Navy straight from school or college you will be awarded a fully-funded Foundation Degree in Military Aviation Studies from the Open University on successful completion of your flying training at the Military Aviation Academy. You’ll be on a full salary while you study and have no tuition fees to pay. When you have achieved your foundation degree, you have the option to self study to achieve the further credits you need for a fully-funded BA Hons or BSc Hons degree in Military Aviation Studies.
3. In-service degree for non-Engineer Officers
If you join the Royal Navy straight from school or college as a Warfare, Hydrographic and Meteorology, or Logistics Officer, you will be awarded a mandated Foundation Degree in Maritime Studies or Maritime Science from Plymouth University on completion of your professional training (Phase 1 and 2). You then have the option to enrol on the Route to Honours programme which will result in a fully funded BSc Hons in Defence Studies or Maritime Science.  As with the Aircrew foundation degree, you’ll be earning a good salary while you study and have no tuition fees to pay.

5. If you wish to study for a degree prior to joining the Royal Navy or Royal Marines, or your chosen career entry requirements stipulate a degree, you can also be awarded financial help. 
BURSARIES
If you’re planning to go to university, you can apply for one of our bursary schemes. You’ll then be known as a Bursar, during which time you will still be a civilian while studying. You’ll need to spend part of your summer holidays training with us and getting to know the Royal Navy or Royal Marines.
There are two kinds of bursaries:
Standard bursary
These are available to those wanting to join the Royal Marines or the Warfare, Logistics or Fleet Air Arm branches of the Royal Navy as an officer.  The bursary is to help with the costs of studying any subject at any UK university and is currently £1,500 per year.
Technical bursary
If you want to study for an accredited maths, physics or engineering based degree at a non-DTUS university and want to join the Royal Navy as an Engineer Officer, you can apply for a technical bursary, currently worth £4,000 a year.

6. The Royal Air Force – would you be interested?

7. RAF Apprenticeships
Most of our Regular roles allow you to complete a UK-recognised trade apprenticeship as part of your specialist training. This will give you a civilian-recognised professional qualification that will also equip you for a great career after the RAF.
Available Apprenticeships
Intermediate Apprenticeship in HM Forces (RAF Regiment
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Providing Security Services (RAF Police)
Advanced Apprenticeship for IT Application Specialist (Aerospace System Operator)
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Aviation Operations on the Ground (Flight Ops)
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Aviation Operations on the Ground (Mover)
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Aviation Operations on the Ground (Firefighter)
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering (Chef)
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hospitality & Catering (Caterer)
Intermediate Apprenticeship In Driving Goods Vehicles (Driver)
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Warehousing & Storage (Supplier)
Advanced Apprenticeship in Intelligence Analysis (Int An)
Advanced Apprenticeship in Photo Imaging (Photographer)
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business & Administration (Human Resources)
Advanced Apprenticeship for IT, Software, Web & Telecoms (ICT Tech & CIT)
Intermediate Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture (Aircraft Tech M & Av)
Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacturer (Aircraft Tech M & Av + Survival Equipment Specialist)
Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture (Electrician, Vehicle Tech & Gen Tech Workshops)

8. RAF sponsorship through university
The RAF holds an annual national competition for RAF Scholarships to attract high quality candidates towards a full-time career in the RAF. These scholarships provide financial assistance towards education and developing personal qualities.
They’re only available for applicants who have completed their A levels and are interested in pursuing one of the following roles after completing their education: Pilot (Officer); Air Traffic Controller (Officer & Senior Non-Commissioned Officer); Aerospace Battle Manager (Officer), Intelligence (Officer); and Logistics (Officer).
The closing date for applications is early December. Contact us for further details and to find out if you’re eligible to apply.
Students and Undergrads
If you think you’ve got what it takes to be an Officer in the RAF, you could receive a sponsorship through sixth form and even University. Competition is tough though so you’ll need to show a real commitment to your studies and a potential future in the RAF.
Medical Sponsorship
If you’re studying at or applying for medical school and willing to serve at least six years in the RAF, we could sponsor your medical training. As part of this sponsorship you would receive a bursary or a cadetship, which leads to a career as a Royal Air Force Medical Officer.
Engineering Sponsorship
The RAF offers a range of engineering sponsorships to support engineering education for those interested in becoming Engineer Officers in the RAF. Get in touch or contact a RAF Senior Careers Liaison Officer via the careers staff at your school or college for details about this opportunity.
Technical Officer Sponsorship
The Defence Technical Officer and Engineer Scheme provides education support to students interested in a full-time career as an Engineer Officer or Technical Officer. To promote personal development and leadership, it provides sixth form college or University academic support alongside adventurous training and sports.

9. There are many roles in the RAF – more than this – go to https://www

10. The Army – would you be interested?

11. Army officer – would you be interested?
INVOLVES: Leadership - people management & decision making. Looking after soldiers' careers as well as their welfare & that of their family, organising everything from expeditions to summer balls. Equipment management. RELATED JOBS: Other armed forces i.e. Navy, RAF, Royal Marines. Police officer. Fire officer SATISFACTIONS: Responsibility - command a troop of approx. 30 soldiers after completing Sandhurst - 1 year. Comradeship. Complete change of scene & job every 2 years. - world wide postings. NEGATIVES: Can be dangerous. Difficulty in maintaining relationships due to postings to far flung places. Paid to work 24 hours a day! SKILLS: planning, leading, cooperating, decision making, spoken communication, physical fitness. ADVANCEMENT: A graduate will automatically get 21/2 yrs. seniority. On commissioning - Second Lieutenant. After 1 yr.- Lieutenant After 3 1 /2 yrs. Captain. From age 28: eligible for promotion to Major. All depending on confidential reports & passing promotional exams. DEGREE: Any degree subject - degree not necessary.

12. How to join
You can join as an ordinary soldier from the age of 16, though you will need parental consent if you are under 18.
You can join as an officer at the age of 18. You will need a minimum of 180 UCAS points (DDD). It is though very competitive and many join with a degree. You are more likely to be promoted if you have a degree too. You will need to show you are fit, play team sports, help with charities, perhaps have been involved with cadets.
You go on different training paths dependent on if you join as a soldier or an officer.

13. The Undergraduate Bursary
The Army Undergraduate Bursary is worth between £6000 and £8000, depending on the length of your university course. You'll have to pass the Army's officer selection process to be offered the Bursary. If successful you will be given a provisional place at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You'll be expected to serve as a Regular Officer for at least three years.

14. Thinking of applying to the army?
If you’re between 15 and 25 (under 18s need a parent’s consent), try out Army life on a short insight course.
The course tests your initiative, leadership, communication and team-building skills. You’ll be given kit when you arrive, but you’ll need your overnight things, sports gear and wash bag.
Courses run throughout the year, in different parts of the country.
Army Insight Course
Our insight courses give you a taste of what it's like to be in the Army. We know that signing up to join is a big step, so coming along to one of these courses can help you be sure that you're making the right choice.
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