Degree ApprenticeshipsThe highest level of Apprenticeship is called a DegreeApprenticeship which allows you to study for anundergraduate degree as well as working for a company.Similarly to a School Leaver Programme, the tuition feesare covered, as the government and the employer split thecost between them. Degree Apprenticeships have beenintroduced by the government relatively recently in 2015,and have the added benefit of being carefully designedboth in line with government standards and frameworks,as well as being designed in close collaboration withthe employer to be specific to the role. Therefore, if youare looking to get work experience immediately but alsowant to continue studying, this could be suited to you.You can search for Degree Apprenticeship opportunitiesvia the government’s website. Visit www.gov.uk/applyapprenticeship and filter by Degree Apprenticeship.•Qualification: Level 6 or 7 (equivalent to a full bachelor’s or master’s degree), as well as workplaceexperience.•Duration: between 3 and 5 years.•Entry requirements: Most employers will ask for at least five GCSE passes (including Maths andEnglish) and Level 3 qualifications (such as A-Levels, NVQs or BTEC). Some employers will alsoexpect applicants to have studied subjects relevant to the Apprenticeship.•Finances: The cost of course fees are shared between the government and employer, meaning thatyou can earn a full degree without paying any fees. You’ll also earn a minimum of £4.81 per hour forthe first year. However, as this is a higher level of qualification, in reality you can expect to earn muchmore than that.•Popular employers offering Degree Apprenticeships: Amazon, BBC, Ford, Microsoft, Savills,and TFL.9
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