HIGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS

Our apprenticeships are offered at Levels 5–7 and apprentices are awarded a Foundation degree (Level 5), a Bachelor degree (Level 6) or a Masters degree (Level 7) at the end of their course.

Studying

The Apprenticeship Hub

Based in the Atrium Building, the Hub houses a dedicated Apprenticeship team who are on-hand to support apprentices and employers on a learner’s journey, working across various professional and support services within the University. It is the Hub’s mission to promote the opportunities for work-based learning within our local community and with our partners across the country.

As an apprentice, you will have a contract of employment enabling you to earn while you learn. You will also receive on-the-job specialist training and will spend at least six hours per week completing off-the-job training. Lectures take place either at the University or within specialist teaching facilities agreed with the employer; using Brightspace, our virtual learning environment or within your workplace. You will continue to build your professional network and strengthen your CV from the start.

Funding

There are no tuition fees, as these are met by your employer. As you will be in full-time employment you will not be eligible for additional financial support either through Student Finance England or directly from the University.

We have been developing and delivering Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships since 2017, and work in partnership with employers to deliver these, meeting their business needs whilst improving staff productivity, development and ultimately job retention.

Assessments

Apprentices will undertake a range of assessments, including workbased projects, assignments, exams, presentations, and group work. Apprentices must bring Apprenticeship Certificates England evidence of Level 2 (or equivalent) English and maths qualifications with them prior to commencing their programme. During curriculum delivery, apprentices will be required to demonstrate how they are developing their English and mathematical skills in the workplace beyond Level 2.

Apprentices will need to complete all on-programme elements, any mandatory qualifications and completion of a compliant off-the-job training log before entering Gateway. Gateway is when the employer and apprenticeship provider give the go-ahead that the apprentice is competent in their role and is prepared enough to proceed to the end-point assessment (EPA). Upon completion, apprentices will receive their University Award (e.g. Bachelor degree) and a certificate of completion.

How to apply

As a prospective apprentice you must be in employment with a levy-paying organisation and will need to apply for an apprenticeship at the University via your employer. Employers contract the University of Suffolk to deliver the apprenticeship training and prospective apprentices are sent an application to complete. Apprentices will usually be expected to meet the published entry requirements for the degree and must provide evidence of all qualifications to the University before starting the course.

For information

More information about apprenticeships is available at uos.ac.uk/apprenticeships