Degree Apprenticeships and Professional Training Programmes

Whether you’re just finishing your A-levels (or an equivalent qualification) or looking to take your career in a whole new direction, our school leaver programmes and apprenticeships are your fast-track to a brilliant future.

Whatever your passion, from science to engineering, with us you’ll not only get to mix hands-on training with classroom study, you’ll be paid to do it. So you’ll gain industry recognised qualifications or even a degree, debt-free. What’s more, you’ll get exposure to incredible professionals who want to share their knowledge with you and help you get to where you want to be.

Higher & Degree Apprenticeships

Post A-level (or equivalent)

Gain advanced engineering, manufacturing, scientific, digital or procurement skills and study across our businesses or central functions.

Duration: 2 -4 years

Starting salary: £13,860 per year

What next?

Once you’ve decided which apprentice programme is for you, you’ll need to find an appropriate vacancy and apply online in 'search and apply’. But before you start, it’s very important to look through the pre-application check-list below, and then find out more about our four-stage application process.

• 1. Application

• 2. Online assessments

• 3. Come to our assessment centre

• 4. Starting at Rolls-Royce

Application

Once you’ve decided which programme is for you, you’ll need to find an appropriate vacancy and apply online in 'search and apply’. Remember, you can only apply for one role each cycle, so make sure it’s the right one for you. Please also check you can provide the right evidence of your right to work in the UK from the information in this document.

For information on interview preparation:

Online assessments

You’ll need to complete the assessments provided within ten days for your application to be considered.

Please note: not all emails are compatible with our systems so please check your spam/junk folders to ensure that you have received both emails.

If you’re having any difficulties please contact earlycareer.applications@rolls-royce.com as soon as possible.

Before you start these assessments, try out some sample questions by visiting our practice page

You can also read HELP AND TIPS FOR ONLINE ASSESSMENTS to help you perform at your best and find answers to some of the most common queries we receive about our assessments.

Come to our assessment centre

If your application is successful, you'll be invited to our assessment centre. The day could include:

• Practical test: designed to measure how you can follow instructions – one for our Practical apprentices.

• Group exercise: we’ll ask you to participate in a group activity that will allow us to observe how you work with others in a team environment.

• Motivational interview: We’d like to know more about your achievements and what motivates you to want to work with us. For our GCSE level programmes, think about a time you've made, designed or planned something and be prepared to talk us through what you did and the skills you learnt. For degree level programmes, you’ll be asked to prepare a specific presentation in advance.

• Technical interview: we’d like to gain an understanding of how well you are able to learn and understand information that relates to our business. We’re also interested in your understanding of Rolls-Royce and the different sectors in which we operate.

• Competency interview: For our GCSE level programmes, we’ll be asking you to talk about times when you’ve shown competencies and behaviours we think are important in our people.

We’ll let you know within two working days if your application has been successful. Please contact earlycareer.applications@rolls-royce.com for details on our travel expense reimbursement process.

Starting at Rolls-Royce

Once you accept a role, we’ll make joining us as easy as possible. We’ll put you in contact with the right people straight away so you can meet your colleagues, learn more about your programme and get excited about creating your career with us.