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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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Degree 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

  • Be inspired: Undertake a degree apprenticeship, ignite inspiration for your career, and interact with experienced professionals.

  • Advance: Advance academically and professionally, gaining valuable skills and knowledge that propel you towards your career goals.

  • Contextualise: Combine practical work experience with academic learning, contextualise theoretical knowledge within real-world scenarios, and enhancing your understanding and application of concepts.

  • Be effective: Gain the skills and expertise to be effective in your role, make meaningful contributions to your workplace and drive positive change.

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Our degree apprenticeships

Explore our course highlights, and visit our course pages for detailed information on modules and assessment methods.

  • 16 months plus up to 6 months for End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Intakes from York and London campuses
  • Blended learning with scheduled on-campus workshops throughout the year
  • Suitable for Directors and Senior Managers in the private, public and third sectors
  • Graduate with both a Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) available as a 6 month add-on to those who complete the apprenticeship

Visit our course page for more information.

Senior Leaders Apprenticeship

  • 3.5 years including End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Intakes in September from York and London campuses
  • Blended online learning including live lectures and revision week contact sessions
  • Suitable for multi-disciplinary workers and communicators (computer scientists, statisticians, software engineers, mathematical modellers)
  • Maths A level is a mandatory entry requirement for newly recruited employees and school leavers
  • Graduate with a BSc (Hons) Data Science

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Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship

  • 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 BSc (Hons) Project Management
  • APMQ Level D Qualification
  • Eligibility for full membership of the Association for Project Management (APM)

Visit our course page for more information.

Project Management Degree Apprenticeship

  • 3 years or 2 years Advanced Entry (subject to Accredited Prior Learning)
  • Intakes from York and London Campuses
  • Blended learning with block teaching weeks
  • Suitable for new recruits to management positions and existing managers without a relevant degree
  • Graduate with a BA (Hons) Management and Leadership, CMI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Chartered Management Degree and Chartered Manager status

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We are developing the new Creative Digital Design Professional (integrated degree) Apprenticeship to be launched in 2025.

  • 3 years (plus up to 6 months for End-Point Assessment (EPA))
  • Intakes in York and London Campus
  • Suitable for occupations in finance, retail, music, government departments, technology, publishing and media industries.
  • All professionals in Creative Digital Design will work to a brief and within a given time allocation the budget for which will be agreed with the client.
  • Typical job titles include: Application designer, Creative artworker, Creative design manager, Creative designer, Creative director, Designer, Digital designer, Interaction designer, Web designer.
  • Apprentices will need to achieve Level 2 English and Maths before undertaking End-Point Assessment (EPA).
  • Apprentices will graduate with an undergraduate Degree BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in Creative Digital Design.

Contact us to be part of the design and delivery of the Creative Digital Design Professional Apprenticeship.

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Key dates

Explore upcoming key dates for prospective apprentices and employers.

Date Event
January 2025 Taster webinars: Join an online showcase of our apprenticeship courses and ask questions to course leaders.
March 2025 Applications open to join our apprenticeship courses in September 2025.
May 2025 Employer insight sessions: Join us online to hear in depth about our courses, onboarding processes, and applications.
June 2025 Applications close for September 2025 entry.
July 2025 Application interviews take place for September 2025 entry.
September 2025 Degree apprenticeship courses begin.
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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. 

Our team

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Contact us

For more information about any of our degree apprenticeships, how we can work with your business, and how to apply, use our short form to contact us. A member of our team will get back to you within 48 hours.