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