Higher Apprenticeship: FdSc International Trade
Our Higher Apprenticeship in International Trade enables new and existing employees to study for a foundation degree whilst in paid employment

Developed in collaboration with employers, and delivered with the Institute of Exports, the higher apprenticeship is a flexible alternative to traditional study. Through the programme, apprentices will earn a full foundation degree whilst applying learned theory directly to the workplace.
Upon completion, employees can progress to the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, earning a BSc (Hons) in Professional Management Practice
Apprentices do not pay any course fees - costs are covered by the government and/or employer.
Fully-funded
If the annual pay bill of your organisation exceeds £3 million you will pay for your apprenticeship training through your levy account. If you have exceeded your levy contribution you will fund apprenticeship training through the co-funded model – to better understand how this will work please contact us.
Employer contribution: Employee salary only
Apprentices contribution: £0
Co-funded
All applicants must be in full-time employment within an organisation engaged in international trade activities. Areas may include: Logistics, Exports, Imports, Supply Chain, Trade Finance, Customer Service, Trade Compliance and Customs.
Applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths/English at grade C, plus either of the following criteria
Recognition of prior experiential learning may be considered for candidates with more than three years’ work experience in international trade. Applicants will be interviewed before an offer is made.
Individuals who do not fit the above criteria will be treated sympathetically and dealt with on a case by case approach in which the main criterion will be the applicants potential to benefit from and ability to complete the course. The decision will be made by the Programme Lead.
Systems will be provided for assessing applications from disabled students.
Upon completion of the FdSc in International Trade, employees can progress to the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, earning a BSc (Hons) in Professional Management Practice whilst continuing to earn a wage.
The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship has been designed with employers in collaboration with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
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