Degree apprenticeships
Information for employers
Recruit, retain, develop, inspire: empower your workforce with degree apprenticeships at York St John University.
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York St John University offers robust apprenticeship programmes designed to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses.
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Working with us
Recruit
We support your recruitment to attract motivated applicants from a diverse pool of talented individuals. We offer support with the Recruit An Apprentice service, advertising your vacancies on our website, through our social media and employer networks. We help to screen candidates and provide tailored insight sessions for line managers to help you find the perfect fit for your business needs.
Retain
Apprenticeships demonstrate to employees your investment in their professional development and career growth. This not only boosts the morale of your workforce but also cultivates a long term commitment to your company, improving staff retention and dedication.
Develop
At York St John we collaborate with employers to tailor our training programmes. We ensure that apprentices acquire the skills directly relevant to their business and help you achieve your organisational objectives. Apprenticeships combine on the job training with off the job academic learning, creating a dynamic, contextualised learning experience. Apprentices spend a minimum of 6 hours per week on off the job training, ensuring they gain both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to support their role.
Inspire
Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within your organisation. Our programmes inspire employees to reach their full potential, driving your business forward with fresh ideas and innovative solutions. Apprentices not only develop essential skills but also gain leadership capabilities, preparing them for future roles within your organisation and contributing to your overall business success.
What we offer
By choosing York St John University as your training provider, you and your employees will be able to access a host of opportunities and support.
Our programmes are tailored to your needs and offer comprehensive support.
Benefits include:
- Collaborative design of programme content
- Flexible delivery models
- Initial advice and guidance and support with recruitment
- Bespoke insight sessions for line managers and potential workforce applicants
- Onboarding support
- Employer and apprentice inductions
- Mentor training
- Regular progress monitoring and reporting
Eligibility
To be eligible for a degree apprenticeship, apprentices must be 16 or over, not in full time education, and living in England.
Apprentices must spend at least 50% of their working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships can be pursued at a higher level than existing qualifications or in new, substantive skills areas.
Entry requirements for degree level apprenticeships (Level 6 and Level 7) vary but generally require accredited prior learning and Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
Funding
Funding for degree apprenticeships varies depending on the pay bill of your organisation.
Employers with a pay bill over £3 million pay for apprenticeship training through their Apprenticeship Levy which is managed through the Apprenticeship Service. If your funds are insufficient, you only pay 5% of the outstanding balance, with the government covering the rest. If you have unused levy funds, you can transfer up to 25% to other employers to enable them to develop their workforce.
Employers with a pay bill under £3 million can receive levy transfers from larger employers or can pay just 5% towards training and assessment costs, with the government covering the rest! For employers with fewer than 50 employees, the government pays 100% of training costs for apprentices aged 16 to 18 or 19 to 24 with additional needs.
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)
- 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
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
Our course page will be available soon.
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.
Hear from our apprentices
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Robert, Employer Wells Fine Art Supplies
The Degree Apprenticeship scheme is ideal. Our employee gains satisfaction working towards a degree funded by the government. York St John offers quality and professionalism, highly recommended.
Katherine, Apprentice Akzonobel
The course content was engaging and delivered in various formats. On-campus workshops facilitated effective learning, improving my role performance and workplace interactions.
David, Employer Alstom
Developing Project Management Apprentices within Alstom grows exceptional talent. Our apprentices are motivated to learn, aligning on the job training with degree apprenticeships, upskilling our workforce effectively.
Andrew, Apprentice York and Scarborough NHS
The workshop sessions and Moodle recordings broadened my perspective and helped me secure a National Ops Director role. My confidence and knowledge from the course were crucial.
Anthony, Apprentice City of York Council
The Senior Leader Apprenticeship helped me think differently and learn new skills. It enabled me to secure a more senior role, where I can apply these skills.
