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

Within the last year, more than 3,000 apprentices took up the opportunity to achieve a full degree with us while working in a paid full-time job, gaining real on-the-job experience and with tuition fees paid by their employer. Students can choose from a wide range of undergraduate diplomas and bachelors degrees to postgraduate masters.

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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 offers on the job training alongside a qualification, opening doors to a range of career opportunities for apprentices and helping 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.

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.

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Connect with us

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Our connections

We've established long-standing relationships with many employers, driven by our passion and committment 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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