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Higher-level and degree apprenticeships offer an exciting route into some of the best organisations in the world. At the University of Cumbria, apprenticeships can be completed with the NHS, Police, Sellafield Ltd, Rolls Royce, the BBC, and many more employers.

We lead the way by offering unique apprenticeship courses in partnership with key organisations and businesses in the UK. We excel in the field of Paramedic Practice, Policing, Project Management, and Healthcare.

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Take Your In-House Skills To A New Level

Don't just focus on attracting new talent: boost the skills of existing employees with a degree apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship learning is a unique mix of academic learning, applied in the workplace. Our degree apprenticeships offer current employees the opportunities to gain new qualifications, increasing their knowledge and theoretical understanding of their role and wider industry practices.

Degree apprenticeships were developed between the Government, employers and universities, so you’ll learn skills that will be in high demand and industry-relevant. We welcome learners from diverse learning background, 18 years or over. Whether you have just finished school, or are already building your career or wish to make a career change, degree apprenticeships can offer the opportunity to earn whilst you learn with the employer, supported by Government covering the cost.

Degree apprenticeships range between 1 and 5 years to complete, depending on the course you take. You'll typically attend university by day-release or block-release. Taught provision varies depending on the course, but attendance for the equivalent of 30 weeks every year is a simple way to illustrate out approach. On the weeks you don't go to university, you'll still spend 20% of your time learning and developing on the job.

Upskill your team and invest in your future.

Why Recruit An Apprentice?

Co-designed with you. We fit the course around your business.

No tuition fees. All our apprenticeships are free to the individual, with costs covered by government funding.

Open to your current employees so they can take on an apprenticeship and develop their skills whilst they continue working for you.

Attract new talent and fresh ideas.

TOP 5 In the UK for developing Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors (Hitachi Capital, 2021)

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What Our Apprentices say

Since completing the apprenticeship scheme, I have moved roles a couple of times as well as being promoted, enabling me to continue to learn as both a Project Lead and a Project Controller. Also, I have been fortunate enough to attend the APM’s Women in Project Management Conference as well as continue to support our new intake of Project Management apprentices. I can safely say, I wouldn’t go back and change anything about my route into Project Management and would 100% recommend the apprenticeship!

Sophie Osborne

Project Management Degree Apprentice at Rolls-Royce

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Go for it! Doing the job is really how you learn, working with experienced people who can teach you but the extra knowledge you get from the university modules, alongside the on the job learning through the apprenticeship, really gives you a much broader understanding of the role and the sector as a whole. It’s hard work but really worth it for the knowledge and experience you gain.

Lucy Phillips

Apprenticeships Student

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I would highly recommend the route of an apprenticeship to others, the combination of knowledge and experience gained through the programme provides a better overall education than traditional university degrees. It also offers a great opportunity to save for the future without incurring any student debt, which is a huge advantage.

Dan Stearne

Apprenticeships Student

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My primary motivation for undertaking my apprenticeship was to enhance my knowledge and skills in prehospital emergency medicine, which would ultimately benefit my patients. Prior to the apprenticeship, my colleagues and I, who were of the same skill grade (Emergency Medical Technician), would have to request Paramedic assistance to provide higher levels of care.

Carl Atkinson

Paramedic, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Why Become An Apprentice?

Earn an undergraduate or postgraduate degree whilst gaining real workplace experience.

Recent reports estimate that completing a Level 4 higher apprenticeship could result in increased lifetime earnings of around £150,000*

Make valuable connections in your chosen industry.

What Our Business Partners say

From the initial enquiry stages the University of Cumbria has been a delight to work with, no request has been too small and all dealt with in a timely and professional manner.

Kate Wick

Apprenticeships Engagement Partner at Thames Water
I have worked closely with the University of Cumbria for almost a decade, firstly when they delivered the BSc in Project Management to our apprentices and then during the development, and subsequent implementation of the Level 6 Trailblazer standard in project management. I can comfortably say that they are exceptional at what they do.

Andy Vaughan

Apprentice/Graduate Scheme Manager at Sellafield
We are learning new ideas from our apprentice as well as having him here to oversee projects out of season. Both the student and the business are benefitting from some good business advice and skills.

Debbie Binks

Waterside Farm Campsite
The employers we partner with have been able to bring new skills into their business as well as train existing team members through a partner apprenticeship programme with us.

Louise Mattinson

Hillcroft Care, Cumbria
University of Cumbria have been responsive and have worked as a true partner to enable employers to maintain continuity of high-quality education throughout what has been a very difficult and stressful time for a group of front line emergency response employers, and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to other employers.

Simon Dennis

Salisbury NHS Framework

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BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science Apprenticeship Degree

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