Degree Apprenticeships: information for prospective students

Earn while you learn – university level study in partnership with employment
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Degree apprenticeships combine on-the-job experience with a full degree-level qualification. 
This style of university-level study means you gain a full honours degree, earn a wage, and gain valuable work-experience at the same time. This is an ideal route if you are a school leaver looking for an alternative to a full-time university course, or if you're an existing employee seeking to benefit from this higher-level training, but not able to enrol in traditional study.
One big difference between a degree apprenticeship and a traditional degree course, is that students do not pay any course fees. Course fees are paid by your employer with a large contribution from the government.

  • &Duration: From 2 to 4 years, depending on the apprenticeship programme.

  • }Mode of study: Flexible study around work commitments, spending about one day per week at college/university or training online.

  • *Cost: Paid for by the employer, as well as substantive government funding along with financial incentives where criteria is met.

  • ASuitable for: School leavers or employees (no age limit).

Explore your course options

Health

Adult Nursing students Registered Nurse
 Become a registered nurse by gaining a work-integrated degree in Adult Health, Child Health or Mental Health nursing and help make a difference to someone's life.

Student nurse (1280x720) Nursing Associate
 Our Nursing Associate Apprenticeship enables new and existing healthcare staff to study for a foundation degree whilst in paid employment.

Advanced Clinical practice Advanced Clinical Practitioner
 Enabling healthcare professionals to prepare for advanced clinical roles, whilst in employment.

District male nursing treating at a patient at home. District Nurse
 The programme is aimed at registered adult nurses with a minimum of one year’s post–registration experience who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and practice.

Students or young people sat around a table covered in books, talking in a social or study situation (correct size) Clinical Associate in Psychology
 Our programme provides high quality clinical training for Clinical Associates.

Rear view shot of the highlighted joints in a runner's foot (slight edit) Podiatry
 Our Podiatry Degree Apprenticeship enables new and existing healthcare staff to study for a degree whilst in paid employment.

Students looking at a radiography image (1280x720) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging)
 Delivered against Level 6 Diagnostic Radiographer Degree Apprenticeship standard.

Ophthalmology - eye test Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology
 A degree apprenticeship programme aimed at registered optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses, who are currently working clinically in an ophthalmic setting.

Carer Pushing Senior Woman In Wheelchair Outside Home Occupational Therapy
 Our programme enables existing health and social care staff to study for a degree whilst in paid employment.

Engineering and planning

Business and professional development
Providing you with the opportunity to access management training, gain a degree and achieve Chartered Manager status with the Chartered Management Institute.

Computing

Any questions?

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