Section outline

  • This section provides information about Degree Apprenticeships:

    Degree Apprenticeships were launched by the UK Government in an attempt to bring together the very best of higher and vocational education in order to address the skills and productivity challenges that have plagued the UK economy for the last 20-30 years. 

    Apprentices split their time between university study and the workplace, and are employed throughout – gaining a full bachelor’s or master’s degree while earning a wage and getting real on-the-job experience in their chosen profession. They do not pay tuition fees as these are covered by their sponsoring employer. In return, employers are able to upskill/ employ new staff to address skills gaps within their organisation and utilise funds from their Apprenticeship Levy account.

    These apprenticeships are currently only available in England, although there are plans to extend to other parts of the UK in the near future.