What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is an alternative route to achieving a university degree qualification while gaining valuable work experience and without being in full-time education.
Apprenticeships are partnerships between employers and training providers. They're ideal for school leavers or if you’re already working and seeking higher-level training with the support of your employer.
Why should I do an apprenticeship?
Working in a related role and earning while you learn, you'll receive on-the-job specialist training and will spend 20% of your time doing off-the-job training – with the possibility of gaining professional accreditation depending on the apprenticeship.
There are no tuition fees, as these are met by your employer and the government, so no need for a student loan! You’ll be building your professional network and strengthening your CV from the start.
Apprenticeship standards
We currently offer a range of higher and degree apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate level (Level 4 to Level 7) supporting various sectors including construction, planning and healthcare, some of which lead to a professionally accredited qualification.
You'll receive an individual learning plan which clearly sets out our expectations of you and your employer. Work-based learning is recorded via our online apprenticeship platform.
The Construction Site Manager and Construction Quantity Surveyor apprenticeships are open for Level 5 entry.
The Healthcare Science Practitioner apprenticeship is available only to applicants with Relevant Prior Learning eligible for direct entry into Year 2 or Year 3.
The Biomedical Scientist apprenticeship is available to applicants with no Relevant Prior Learning who will start the apprenticeship in Year 1.
How to apply
For details on applying for an apprenticeship at the University, including eligibility requirements, please visit our dedicated page for applications.
What our apprentices say
For employers
Hiring an apprentice is a productive, cost-effective way to expand or upskill your workforce.
Visit our page for employers to learn how we can work with you.
Find out moreGo to Degree Apprenticeships for employers page
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is an overarching term used to describe the protection of the health, wellbeing and human rights of individuals. In the context of an apprenticeship provision, safeguarding means protecting apprentices at risk of abuse and neglect, ensuring they are safe, and that their health and development are not impaired. Under legislation, all parties involved in an apprenticeship have to take reasonable action to minimise risks to apprentices, placing safeguarding concerns at the heart of their training provision.
Contact us
We are keen to help you understand how our apprenticeships offer an alternative route to a qualification without the need to take out a student loan.
For more information please contact our dedicated apprenticeships team on:
+44 (0) 207 911 5027
Or fill out our enquiry formGo to the apprenticeship enquiry form and we'll get back to you shortly.