become an apprentice
A degree apprenticeship enables you to gain a higher-level qualification at the same time as earning a full-time wage, meaning you will graduate with no student debt. This opportunity allows you to build work experience while you learn, and you may even have the possibility of gaining additional professional qualifications during the course. Statistics show that 65% of apprentices received a pay rise after completing their training (Department for Education Apprenticeship evaluation 2021 learner survey).
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Discover our wide range of Apprenticeship courses, built with practice-based learning and opportunities at every stage.
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Interested in a degree apprenticeship but not too sure what your next steps are? We have a step-by-step process to follow that simplifies the application process.
Apprenticeship application processIS A HIGHER OR DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP RIGHT FOR ME?
The differences between apprenticeships and traditional university options.
More about apprenticeshipsAPPRENTICE FAQs
Get the answers to the most frequently asked questions for apprentices.
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MYTH-BUSTING APPRENTICESHIPS
We’ve busted some of the most common myths surrounding apprenticeships.
Apprenticeship myths
Hear from an apprentice
Quantity Surveying degree apprenticeship student, Hollie, tells us why she chose the apprenticeship route and what life is really like as an apprentice at BCU. Get her advice on the application process as well as balancing work and university study.
A day in the life of a Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice
Rachel shares a typical day in the life with you as an apprentice working in the NHS.
Rachel's experienceWhy Rebecca chose a degree apprenticeship
Rebecca knew she wanted a balance between learning and experience, a degree apprenticeship has offered her just that.
Rebecca's experienceTanith's apprenticeship story
Tanith was eager to learn more and progress in the healthcare sector. Studying a degree apprenticeship has helped her gain the knowledge she needed to secure a new role.
Tanith's experienceMy Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship
A degree apprenticeship means Magda can pursue her dream of working within healthcare whilst supporting and prioritising her family.
Magda's experienceOpen Days
BCU Open Days are the perfect opportunity to discover just what we have to offer. Talk to the experts who will be teaching you, chat with current students and tour our state-of-the-art facilities. If you can't wait for one of our Open Day, experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses.