Degree Apprenticeships

Degree Apprenticeships are different to standard undergraduate degrees. You must be employed for at least 30 hours a week in a relevant role. You will usually spend 4 days in the workplace and 1 day in university. Your employer will fund your Degree Apprenticeship.

Applying for a Degree Apprenticeship is slightly different to applying for a standard undergraduate degree. To enrol in a Degree Apprenticeship, you must be employed in a relevant role for at least 30 hours a week before you start.

If you are already employed in a relevant role, you will need to speak to your employer and find out whether they would support you through the apprenticeship.

If you're not employed in a relevant role, you may be interested in our Apprenticeship Matching Service. The Apprenticeship Matching Service aims to connect businesses who are looking for an apprentice, and learners who are searching for a vacancy. You can see our current apprenticeship vacancies here.

Entry requirements for a Degree Apprenticeship can range from 96-128 UCAS points, depending on the course. Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This can include relevant work experience or qualifications in other subject areas. Please note that you must have a grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths and English to apply for any Degree Apprenticeship.

Your salary will be set by your employer. That means it can vary from employer to employer. You must be paid at least the National Minimum Wage for your age bracket.

Upon successful completion of the Degree Apprenticeship, you will be awarded an honours degree. That means you have the same degree as someone who completed it over full-time study. However, you will also have industry experience and real-world skills. This is highly attractive to employers.

With a Degree Apprenticeship, you get the best of both worlds. You will have completed a degree and you will have gained valuable industry experience. This is attractive to future employers.

A Degree Apprenticeship is demanding but rewarding. It allows you to earn a full-time wage whilst you study. Your fees will also be paid by your employer.

During your Degree Apprenticeship, you can apply what you study to the real world of work. Gain in-demand skills and progress in your professional career.

A Degree Apprenticeship can be tailored to you. They are flexible and can focus on what you want to gain from your degree and work experience.

You will enjoy the best of both worlds. You'll be entitled to paid time off and all the benefits of being a student. That includes access to our state-of-the-art facilities and student discounts.

Yes, you can fail a Degree Apprenticeship just like any degree. However, we have a great range of student support services to try and prevent this. You will have access to all of our support services just like a full-time student.