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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.
Upcoming application deadlines
| Course | Applications open | Applications close |
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| L7 Senior Leader - July intake | Monday 3 March | Tuesday 22 April |
| L6 Chartered Manager and L6 Project Manager - September intake | Tuesday 22 April | Friday 27 June |
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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 a degree 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Key dates
Explore upcoming key dates for prospective apprentices and employers.
| Date | Event |
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| 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.
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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