Higher and degree apprenticeships offer an alternative route to higher education for both school leavers and those already established in their careers. You gain a university level qualification whilst also working full-time.
Degree apprenticeships include the award of a full first-degree or a Master's degree. Higher apprenticeships are a university level qualification but don’t include a full degree award.
Apprentices spend 80% of their time working and undertaking on-the-job training and the remaining 20% is spent attending university or another training provider. You are paid a salary and 100% of your tuition fees are paid for by your employer (sometimes with government support).
Our higher and degree apprenticeships cover a range of qualifications up to Master’s level and many are also accredited by professional bodies.
A university qualification opens many doors to exciting new careers and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We want to make sure you choose the right course to gain the skills you need for your chosen career.
Higher and degree apprenticeships offer an alternative route to higher education for both school leavers and people already established in their careers. Apprentices work full-time whilst also studying at university during the normal working day.
The availability of higher and degree apprenticeships for new employees can be limited. If you are currently employed, your employer may already have an apprenticeship scheme offering the right opportunity for you.
Our apprenticeship courses are delivered through employers who are supporting their employees to undertake an apprenticeship. This means that you can’t apply to the University directly in the same way you would for a traditional university course.
If you’re already employed in an organisation that is working in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University, then you should discuss with your manager and apply through your employer.
If your employer is not yet a CCCU partner, please discuss with your employer what apprenticeship provision they have in place.
To be offered a place on one of our degree and higher apprenticeship programmes, you first need a relevant job with an employer who will support you in undertaking an apprenticeship.
The best way to start an apprenticeship is to find employers with apprenticeship opportunities. You can search for apprenticeship vacancies on the National Apprenticeship Service website.
Many employers advertise their apprenticeship vacancies on their websites and you can view the organisations we are currently working with.