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Degree Apprenticeships
Recruit, retain, develop and inspire the next generation of employees.
Learning meets industry at York St John University. Drive your business growth or unlock your potential with a degree apprenticeship.
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Apprenticeships offer a dynamic blend of academic study and practical work experience.
We provide a unique pathway for apprentices to kickstart their career while obtaining a valuable university qualification. By engaging in real-world projects in professional settings, apprentices gain hands-on experience, develop industry specific skills, and build a network of contacts early in their careers.
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Employers
- Recruit: Access a diverse pool of talent and attract motivated apprentices eager to learn.
- Retain: Cultivate loyalty and commitment among employees by investing in their professional development and career progression.
- Develop: Tailored training programs to suit organisational needs, ensuring that apprentices acquire skills relevant to company goals and objectives.
- Inspire: Foster a culture of continuous learning, inspiring employees to reach their full potential.
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Apprentices
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Be inspired: Undertake an apprenticeship, ignite inspiration for your career, and interact with experienced professionals.
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Advance: Advance academically and professionally, gaining valuable skills and knowledge that propel you towards your career goals.
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Contextualise: Combine practical work experience with academic learning, contextualise theoretical knowledge within real-world scenarios, and enhancing your understanding and application of concepts.
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Be effective: Gain the skills and expertise to be effective in your role, make meaningful contributions to your workplace and drive positive change.
Our degree apprenticeships
Explore our course highlights, and visit our course pages for detailed information on modules and assessment methods.
- 3.5 years including End Point Assessment (EPA)
- 2 year Advanced Entry available (subject to Accredited Prior Learning)
- Intakes from our York and London campuses
- Blended learning with block teaching weeks
- Suitable for those with an existing understanding or experience of project management
- Graduate with a Project Management BSc (Hons)
- APMQ Level D Qualification
- Eligibility for full membership of the Association for Project Management (APM)
- Care leavers under the age of 24 may be entitled to a £3000 bursary
Visit our course page for more information.
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This innovative degree in data science has been created in partnership with sector professionals.
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3.5 years including End Point Assessment (EPA) or 2 years Advanced Entry (subject to Accredited Prior Learning)
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Graduate with a Data Science Degree Apprenticeship BA (Hons)
- Care leavers under the age of 24 may be entitled to a £3000 bursary
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Gain hands-on experience while earning a full Bachelor’s degree, all while employed in a relevant digital or creative role.
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3.5 years including End Point Assessment (EPA) or 2 years Advanced Entry (subject to Accredited Prior Learning
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Graduate with a Creative Digital Design BA (Hons)
- Care leavers under the age of 24 may be entitled to a £3,000 bursary
Creative Digital Design Professional Degree Apprenticeship
Key dates
Explore upcoming key dates for prospective apprentices and employers.
For more information please email apprenticeships@yorksj.ac.uk
| Date | Event |
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| November 2026 | Employer voice webinars to shape upcoming courses. |
| February - May 2027 | Webinars for all courses: join an online showcase of all our courses and ask questions to course leaders, tutors, and Admissions team. |
| April 2027 | Applications open to join our courses in September 2027 |
| June 2027 | Applications close for September 2027 entry |
| September 2027 | 2027 Degree Apprenticeship courses begin |
Future Skills Webinar Series: Help Shape the Workforce of Tomorrow
York St John University invites employers to join a series of interactive webinars exploring the skills and roles shaping the future workforce. Covering data skills, AI and automation, specialist teaching support, and digital design, these sessions will provide valuable insights into emerging sector trends and workforce challenges.
More than just webinars, these events are an opportunity for employers to help influence the future development of our programmes and apprenticeships. Through discussion and feedback, attendees can share their perspectives on the skills, knowledge and behaviours organisations need most, helping us create learning opportunities that respond directly to industry demand.
Join the conversation, share your expertise, and help shape the future talent pipeline.
About the series
As industries evolve and workforce demands continue to change, collaboration between employers and education providers has never been more important.
York St John University's Future Skills Webinar Series brings together employers, sector specialists and academics to explore emerging skills needs while providing an opportunity to influence the development of future apprenticeship and professional learning programmes.
These free online sessions are designed not only to share insights and spark discussion, but also to gather employer perspectives on the knowledge, skills and capabilities organisations need to thrive in the years ahead. Your input will help ensure our programmes remain relevant, responsive and aligned with real-world workforce requirements.
Whether you are an employer, senior leader, HR professional or workforce development specialist, these sessions offer a valuable opportunity to network, share insights and influence the design of programmes that will support the next generation of talent.
Together, we can ensure future learning opportunities reflect the realities of today's workplace and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow. Join us, contribute your expertise, and help shape the future of skills development.
View each event in the series below.
Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Time: 11.00am
Explore the growing importance of data literacy and analytical thinking across industries, and discuss how organisations can build the capabilities needed to make better decisions and unlock new opportunities.
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
Time: 1.30pm
Consider the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on the workplace and contribute your views on the skills employees will need to work effectively alongside emerging technologies.
Date: Friday 27 November 2026
Time: 11.00am
Join the conversation around the future of specialist educational support, including the evolving skills, responsibilities and professional development needs of teaching assistants working in increasingly diverse learning environments.
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026
Time: 11.00am
Discover how digital design and creative thinking can add value across a wide range of sectors, and help identify the design and communication skills organisations need for future success.
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Our team
Get to know the teams leading our courses and providing administration and support, and hear more about their backgrounds and experience.
Hear from our apprentices
Case studies: Drax Power Station
Case studies: Aviva
Where you can learn
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York
Explore modern facilities and historic buildings. Our campus is located on the edge of the city walls in the centre of York, around a 1 mile walk from York railway station. Trains provide easy access from Yorkshire and the Humber, Doncaster, Sheffield and Leeds.
London
Our campus is perfectly situated for access to East London's rich and diverse amenities. The campus is next to East India DLR (Docklands Light Railway station) and is surrounded by shops, cafes, gyms, bars, restaurants, a nursery and outdoor social areas.
Online
All of our degree apprenticeships offer a blended approach. Our Data Science Degree Apprenticeship is an online course, with access to facilities in York or London.
Degree Apprenticeships
Latest news and blogs
Celebrating apprenticeships: Transformative pathways in Bradford - Insights from the Apprenticeship and Careers Insight event
The Apprenticeship and Careers Insight Event, hosted by York St John University Degree Apprenticeships team, in collaboration with the QED Foundation, recently convened with a focus on exploring the socioeconomic impacts of apprenticeships in culturally diverse and deprived areas, such as the city of Bradford.
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York St John University achieves 'Good' rating in Ofsted inspection for apprenticeships
A testament to excellence in higher education.
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York St John continues to excel in degree apprenticeships following North Yorkshire awards
York St John University won 2 awards at the North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024, with a number of other commendations for its provision of degree apprenticeships.
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Degree apprenticeships vs full time degrees: a false dichotomy in the election debate
The debate between degree apprenticeships and full-time degrees has reached a boiling point this past week. Both educational pathways offer unique strengths and mutual benefits.
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Building resilient leadership: key takeaways from a study on leadership development during uncertainty
The Building resilient leadership study focuses on how SME leaders prioritize and access the skills and development needed to provide effective and sustainable leadership during uncertain times.
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Associations and awards
