Finding Degree Apprenticeships

Finding degree apprenticeships

Each degree apprenticeship application will take you 6+ hours to complete to a high standard. Given this, creating a shortlist of target degree apprenticeships is essential.

Key Success Factors:

Use Artificial Intelligence to help you create a shortlist.
Verify your AI research - the results may be inaccurate or out-of-date.
Sign up for alerts - a number of websites offer this option.
Zero in on one or two sectors - that will make finding the right degree apprenticeship for you much easier.
If you’re unsure of your career path, online career and personality tests may help you get focused.

There’s no central portal where you can find every degree apprenticeship. As such, Artificial Intelligence should be your starting point.

Using Artificial Intelligence

For example, you could ask: “Which companies offer degree apprenticeships in cyber security in the UK?”. Below is an edited version of Gemini’s response:

Technology & Media: Sky, BT, Channel 4, BBC and Amazon.
Defense & Security: BAE Systems, Leonardo, MI5, GCHQ and Civil Service.
Financial Services: JPMorgan Chase, Lloyds Banking Group and Santander.

Verifying

Check the information for accuracy. Google “<<company name>> + degree apprenticeships” and then go to the link that takes you to the relevant company page. Thereafter, use this page as your main reference point. If you have the option to sign up for updates, do that.

The best websites to find Degree Apprenticeships

Find an Apprenticeship has the most comprehensive list of apprenticeships. Select the sectors of interest + apprenticeship level and "Create Alert". You’ll then receive a weekly email with relevant opportunities.

On UCAS you can select degree apprenticeship by clicking on the “Level” drop down box. The “apply now” button typically takes you to an external site. Sign up to “Smart Alerts” - this service can match you with live apprenticeship vacancies.

The Sixth Formers’ Guide - Degree Apprenticeships has excellent sector and employer profiles. Towards the end is an A-Z list of degree apprenticeship providers. These resources are ideal if you’re uncertain as to which sector is right for you.

Trackr provides a long list of degree apprenticeships, internships, insight days and work experience openings. It’s effectively a glorified spreadsheet - but it’s also super functional with links to numerous relevant opportunities.

Amazing Apprenticeships regularly publishes an updated Higher and Degree Apprenticeship vacancy guide.

You should sign up for their monthly newsletter.

Their website is also great for general apprenticeship advice and guidance.

HigherIn publishes a list of current Degree Apprenticeship opportunities. Use the filters to narrow down your search.

Similar to HigherIn, Not Going To Uni publishes a list of current Degree Apprenticeship opportunities. Use the filters to narrow down your search.

This is the official National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) website. It’s worth signing up for their newsletter and checking out their events and guides.

Specialist websites

STEM: Gradcracker specialises in apprenticeships for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers.
Solicitors: City Century is a solicitor apprenticeship initiative that identifies, recruits and develops the very best talent in this sector. They work with over 50 law firms based in London. Also, check out Legal 500 Future Lawyers - they provide guidance for students wanting to enter the legal profession.

Unadvertised opportunities

Some organisations only advertise their degree apprenticeships on their own websites. In terms of attracting lots of candidates, this may sound counter-intuitive. But, more likely, this is the first test of your competence, research skills and motivation. Watch this video to find out more.
Bigger organisations may also bypass apprenticeship portal websites. For example, the NHS, who have their own dedicated careers website.

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