Apprenticeship

Higher/Level 4

Level 4 apprenticeships allow you to train for highly-skilled jobs. You will get paid a wage by an employer and they will also pay for your university tuition. This level of apprenticeship covers a range of options. A level 4 qualification is equivalent to a foundation degree.

Qualification-wise you will need at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. There is a wide range of sectors you can train in for a level 4 apprenticeship including construction, accountancy, law, healthcare and many more.

Degree Apprenticeships

Introduced by the Government in 2015, these apprenticeships enable you to study for a degree whilst in employment. These apprenticeships are set up by an employer who works with a university who deliver the degree. The university will cover the theoretical background and the employer will cover the hands-on training. You will complete this apprenticeship alongside studying for a bachelor’s (level 6) or master’s degree (level 7).

Degree apprenticeships are available in England and Wales, whilst some Scottish universities offering what they call the “graduate level apprenticeship”.

This pathway provides learners with an excellent opportunity to earn a salary whilst also studying for a degree-level qualification.

You will be required to have level 3 qualifications to apply for a Degree Apprenticeship such as A Levels, BTECs or another Level 3 qualification. Some employers will ask for a set number of UCAS points to undertake the degree programme.

Current degree apprenticeships include: civil engineering, healthcare, construction, law, accountancy, management, aerospace engineering to name a few

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