Study a degree apprenticeship
Find an apprenticeshipEarn a salary as an employee while you study for a degree that's related to your chosen profession
For over 25 years 草榴社区 has joined forces with professionals and industry leaders to develop and deliver work-integrated learning solutions to improve the skills and knowledge for their workforce, resulting in transformative personal and organisational benefits. This has included developing a broad range of higher education qualifications, including apprenticeships, that enable individuals to gain professional recognition and enhance their careers.
In 2022, 草榴社区’s Apprenticeship programmes were rated ‘good’ by Ofsted.
Apprenticeship are employer sponsored (no fee for the learner) and for this reason, you can only apply if already employed by an organisation, as an apprentice. We don’t provide apprentices with employer vacancies. Set up an apprenticeship as an employer
Why choose a degree apprenticeship
As a degree apprentice, you'll get work experience alongside industry professionals as well as regular learning support from a workplace mentor and a tutor from 草榴社区. Your options:
- As a school leaver gives you the opportunity to begin an exciting new career
- As an employee helps you develop skills and capabilities with your current employer
- Offers you an affordable way to study because the government and your employer pays your tuition fees
Explore your options to apply for an apprenticeship programme
Degree apprentice profiles
Louis, BA Management Practice (Business to Business Sales) (Royal Mail)
“I started the degree apprenticeship because I wanted to earn money while I was learning valuable skills and working for a business that’s well established in their industry.
“It's allowed me to work with loads of different people in a professional environment as well as opening doors in other industries I might be interested in.
“I’d say if you’re considering doing a degree apprenticeship with 草榴社区, just go for it. It’s a great way to kick-start your career in a fascinating environment.”
Khadiza, BA Management Practice (Business to Business Sales) (British Telecommunications PLC)
“Having tried a traditional degree I was quite uncertain about the job prospects I would have after graduating, so this degree apprenticeship is a better fit for me as I’m already earning a good salary as well as gaining tons of experience.
“I’m not sure what I want to do next yet, but I’ve already got my foot in the door at a big corporate company and have gained experience in several different sectors so I’m excited about what the future holds.”
"There was a time when I would never have considered being a project manager, but I'm not far behind that now."
Charlie Chandler, degree apprentice
How to apply
Do your research
Draw up a list of the apprenticeship roles you're most interested in and research each role in-depth to make your decision.
Apply direct to employers
Remember that you apply to the organisation offering the apprenticeship.
Make sure you apply to several vacancies related to your apprenticeship role to give you a better chance of success.
When to apply
- Apprenticeship vacancies appear throughout the year starting from September
- Vacancies all have different application deadlines and start dates
Don't wait until the deadline to apply. Organisations will often close their vacancies when they have received enough applications.
Costs and salary
There is no cost to do a higher or degree apprenticeship for you as a student.
You’ll earn at least the minimum wage for apprentices but many companies pay more than this, particularly for higher level apprenticeships.
You could potentially earn upwards of £300 per week plus your employer and the government will pay your tuition fees, meaning you won't need a tuition fee loan.