Apprenticeships

Thanks to our unique connections into industry, we are one of the largest providers of higher and degree apprenticeships in England.

We are now gearing up to National Apprenticeship Week 2025 which will once again kick off with our annual Apprenticeship Fair.

Apprenticeship Fair 2025

Saturday 8 February 9am-3pm

Join us on campus for our Apprenticeship Fair, where you'll discover exciting opportunities to kickstart your career journey, meet top employers, and discover apprenticeship programs across a wide variety of fields.

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Why Choose Us for Apprenticeships

In the past year, over 3,000 apprentices earned a full degree while working in a paid full-time job. They gained real experience on the job, and their employers paid the tuition fees. Students can choose from a wide range of undergraduate diplomas and bachelors degrees to postgraduate masters.

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2022

Showcasing our commitment to exceptional apprenticeships

Ranked among the top 5 largest apprenticeship providers in the UK

This includes a diverse range of specialist programmes

Apprenticeship opportunities for all

We cater for all with apprentices from ages 18 to 70, with an average age of 28

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Information for apprentices

You'll be employed and fully supported throughout your on and off-the-job training. Your degree course will be personalised to develop job-related knowledge and skills.

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Information for employers

We can help you hire an apprentice. Join 200-plus employers across a variety of industries.

What we offer

We're powering the future of higher and degree apprenticeships, the work-based route to higher education that offers on the job training alongside a qualification. This approach opens doors to a range of career opportunities for apprentices and helps employers to develop their workforce.

Exciting careers you could progress with us include becoming chartered manager, senior leader, technical specialist, biomedical scientist, teacher, nurse, social worker or police constable.

Apprenticeship courses

We offer courses at all levels in digital, business and administration, education and care, health and science, manufacturing and engineering and protective services.

Upcoming apprenticeship courses

Check out the exciting new courses we aim to launch in 2024

Case studies

If you are seriously thinking about becoming or hiring an apprentice, let our current students and business partners inspire you to take the next step.

paramedic 600x325 — Paramedic apprentice practising their skills at our Lifelike Living Space

nursing 600x325 — Nursing apprentice practising their skills at our Clinical Simulation Suite

biomed 600x325 — Biomed apprentice working in a labatory setting

CMDA 600x325 — Chartered manager apprentice at The Catalyst

policing 600x325 — Policing apprentice in the community

manufacturing 600x325 — Manufacturing apprentice gaining hands-on skills with machinery operation

Why choose us for apprenticeships?

Our experience

Spanning different occupations and sectors, higher and degree apprenticeships are developed by industry bodies through the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). Our courses are constantly evolving to meet employer needs. They are taught by our leading experts and top professionals, making use of the industry-leading and cutting-edge campus facilities.

University of Staffordshire Apprenticeships - LinkedIn

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Our connections

We've established long-standing relationships with many employers, driven by our passion and commitment towards the apprenticeships scheme.

Sub-contracting policy

We're committed to delivering exceptional standards of learning and to provide a broad offer of learning opportunities and choice to all learners. To support this, we may enter into both subcontracted (provision subcontracting) with a number of organisations. For further information, read our sub-contracting policy.

Contact us today

Whether you're looking to become an apprentice or hire for your business, our friendly team are on hand to answer your questions.

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