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Apprenticeships enable you to gain a qualification at the same time as earning a wage, meaning you will graduate with no student debt but all the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in your career. This opportunity allows you to build work experience while you learn, and you may even have the possibility of gaining additional Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (e.g. RICS or NMC).
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Discover our wide range of Apprenticeship courses, built with practice-based learning and opportunities at every stage.
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How to apply
Interested in a degree apprenticeship but not too sure what your next steps are? We have a step-by-step process to follow that simplifies the application process.
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Which level of apprenticeship is right for me?
The differences between apprenticeships and traditional university options.
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Apprentice FAQs
Get the answers to the most frequently asked questions for apprentices.
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Myth-busting Apprenticeships
We’ve busted some of the most common myths surrounding apprenticeships.
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Hear from an apprentice
Quantity Surveying degree apprenticeship student, Hollie, tells us why she chose the apprenticeship route and what life is really like as an apprentice at BCU. Get her advice on the application process as well as balancing work and university study.
Latest Case Studies
A day in the life of a Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice
Rachel shares a typical day in the life with you as a first year Speech and Language Therapy apprentice working in the NHS.
Rachel's experience
Antoinette's journey into Quantity Surveying
Antoinette found her passion for quantity surveying through the encouragement of a lecturer, and her degree apprenticeship has given her the hands-on experience she needed to thrive in the role.
Antoinette's experience
Championing Lifelong Learning with Nurse Degree Apprenticeships
Jennifer was determined to grow in her healthcare career, and the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship has given her the opportunity to qualify as a nurse while continuing to care for others — proving it’s never too late to follow your passion.
Jennifer's experience
How Nathan's apprenticeship made him an award winner
Nathan, a Construction Management apprenticeship graduate, has won at the Building the Future Awards 2025. Read about his apprenticeship experience and how it feels to win the award.
Nathan's experience
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