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Become an Apprentice
Why Choose an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships offer a flexible study option where your employer, often with government funding, invests in your professional development. By combining university study or 'off-the-job training' with your role, our programmes enable you to develop practical skills that benefit both your career and the business.
The University of Lincoln has placed in the RateMyApprenticeship’s Best 50 Training Providers 2023-24 and works closely with hundreds of employers to offer a range of apprenticeships from levels 3 to level 7 covering subjects such as leadership and management, nursing, social work, engineering, logistics, and food manufacturing.
It’s incredible how much I learned over the four-year period and learning on the job means you can really relate to your workplace and apply the theory to reality. For me, the apprentice route was definitely the way to go and was best route to take to start my career.
Charlotte Ferreday
Development Chef Apprentice, Bakkavor Desserts
How You Will Study
Degree apprenticeships combine working with studying part-time at university. They can take between three to six years to complete, depending on the course level. Apprentices are employed throughout the programme and spend part of their time at university and the rest with their employer. This can be on a day-to-day basis or in blocks of time, depending on the programme and requirements of your employer.
How to Apply
Applying for a Degree Apprenticeship is very different to a UCAS application for a standard university degree. There is no central application system for apprenticeships, so you will need to apply directly to the company you wish to work for.
The first step to getting on to any apprenticeship is finding out about the opportunities that are available. There are a number of places to find vacancies:
National Apprenticeship Service Website
The Government's 'Find an Apprenticeship' website lists the largest number of vacancies available throughout England.
Company Websites
Many organisations will advertise through their own websites. If there is a company you would like to work for, visit their website to see if they offer apprenticeships.
The application process for apprenticeships varies by employer, but most usually involve a covering letter and CV. You may also be invited to an assessment centre – an event where you will be asked to work on your own or in teams on a variety of tasks. There may also be a final interview.
University Enrolment
If you are successful, you will then need to complete your University application and enrol on the relevant course. Apprenticeships usually start with an induction, where you will get to know other people on the programme and begin your first taught sessions.
Explore Our Apprenticeships
Business and Executive Development
Our Lincoln International Business School can offer your staff hands-on experience and a professional pathway for future development through a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) or Senior Leadership Master’s Degree Apprenticeship (SLMDA).These programmes offer recognition by the CMI through the award of Chartered Manager status.
