Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

The University of Brighton has been developing and delivering higher and degree-level apprenticeships since 2016. These programmes are designed by employers for employers, and meet the needs of business and public-sector employers whilst improving staff productivity, development, and retention within the United Kingdom.

Higher and degree apprenticeships are for new and existing employees over the age of 18 who want to get ahead in the workplace and gain a nationally recognised qualification. Our apprentices combine work with part-time university study and develop through on-the-job learning with work-based projects relevant to your organisation.

From September 2021, all courses and apprenticeships will offer a blend of face-to-face and digital learning.                          

If you have any questions regarding apprenticeship programmes at the university please use our enquiries form.

Follow our dedicated LinkedIn Apprenticeships page to keep up-to-date with all our news and activity.

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Our programmes

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Functional Skills

Functional Skills are a mandatory part of all apprenticeship programmes, these are often achieved at GCSE level. Many of our apprenticeship programmes require them at entry but, in some cases, where applicants do not have evidence of one of the approved proxy qualifications, they can be studied as part of the apprenticeship. This should be completed before the start of the academic award, or during the first year of study with our further education partner Functional Skills UK.

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Why partner with us?

As a leading professional university, we are passionate about developing career-focused education that responds to the needs of today’s employers and employees.

With the majority of our courses leading to professional recognition or accreditation for our students, and extensive experience of working in partnership with statutory and regulatory bodies, we are in a strong position to provide high-quality apprenticeship training.

KEY FACTS

  • Awarded silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2018 for consistently exceeding national quality requirements for higher education
  • 50+ professional organisation partnerships
  • A career-focused university
  • 50+ years' experience delivering professional education and training

The University of Brighton works with its further education partners, as subcontractors, to deliver the Level 2 Functional Skills component of apprenticeship training programmes for those apprentices who need to achieve this qualification. This is part of our widening access and participation strategy, enhancing the opportunities to access university level apprenticeships that may otherwise not be open to young people and adults.

Our current Functional Skills provider partners are: Functional Skills UK, who are based in Portslade and operate across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

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University of Brighton graduate wins Apprenticeship award for innovation in patient care during a pandemic

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