Apprenticeships - University of Staffordshire

Higher and degree apprenticeships at University of Staffordshire

Our unique connections into industry make us one of the largest providers of higher and degree apprenticeships in England.

In the past year, over 3,000 apprentices earned a full degree while working in a paid full-time job. They gained real experience on the job, and their employers paid the tuition fees. Students can choose from a wide range of undergraduate diplomas and bachelors degrees to postgraduate masters.

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2022

Showcasing our commitment to exceptional apprenticeships

Ranked among the top 5 largest apprenticeship providers in the UK

This includes a diverse range of specialist programmes

Apprenticeship opportunities for all

We cater for all with apprentices from ages 18 to 70, with an average age of 28

Apprenticeship courses

Become an expert in your field

We offer higher and degree apprenticeship courses across various levels and industries including digital, business and administration, education and care, health and science, manufacturing and engineering, and protective services.

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Employers chatting at Apprenticeship Conference

Annual Apprenticeship Conference for Employers

Friday 6 March 2026 – 9am – 12pm at University of Staffordshire

Our professional apprenticeship programmes help employers deliver quality learning experiences for new and existing employees.

Join us to learn about upcoming changes and what's next in the world of higher and degree apprenticeships.

Book your place today

Information for apprentices

You'll be employed and fully supported throughout your on and off-the-job training.

Information for employers

We help you hire an apprentice for your business. Join over 200 employers across a variety of industries.

What we offer

We're powering the future of higher and degree apprenticeships, the work-based route to higher education that offers on the job training alongside a qualification. This approach opens doors to a range of career opportunities for apprentices and helps employers to develop their workforce.

Exciting careers you could progress with us include becoming chartered manager, senior leader, technical specialist, biomedical scientist, teacher, nurse, social worker or police constable.

A female apprentice wearing a beige jumper is smiling in a technology office at Capula

Our case studies

Discover real-life stories from our apprentices, find out how they landed the role, what their career journey looks like, and what the day-to-day life as an apprentice is like.

Hear from employers themselves about the ways our our higher and degree apprenticeships are creating new development opportunities for businesses and their staff.

Explore our case studies

Our experience

Spanning different occupations and sectors, higher and degree apprenticeships are developed by industry bodies through the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Our courses are constantly evolving to meet employer needs. They are taught by our leading experts and top professionals, making use of the industry-leading and cutting-edge campus facilities.

Our connections

We've established long-standing relationships with many employers, driven by our passion and commitment towards the apprenticeships scheme.

paramedic 600x325 — Paramedic apprentice practising their skills at our Lifelike Living Space

nursing 600x325 — Nursing apprentice practising their skills at our Clinical Simulation Suite

biomed 600x325 — Biomed apprentice working in a laboratory setting

CMDA 600x325 — Chartered manager apprentice at The Catalyst

policing 600x325 — Policing apprentice in the community

manufacturing 600x325 — Manufacturing apprentice gaining hands-on skills with machinery operation

Sub-contracting policy

We're committed to delivering exceptional standards of learning and to provide a broad offer of learning opportunities and choice to all learners. To support this, we may enter into both subcontracted (provision subcontracting) with a number of organisations. For further information, read our sub-contracting policy.

Contact us today

Whether you're looking to become an apprentice or hire for your business, our friendly team are on hand to answer your questions.

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