DEGREE AND HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS

If you’re thinking about gaining a degree or higher level qualification whilst working, then a degree or higher level apprenticeship may be something you’re interested in.

Delivery

Designed by employers for employers, degree or higher level apprenticeships are an opportunity for businesses to train and support the next generation of employees across multiple roles.

As a student, you would be employed throughout your course and would spend part of your time at the University of Chester, and the rest with your employer, gaining knowledge, skills and behaviours which you would demonstrate in the workplace and through your assessments.

Successful graduates would then leave the University with not only a degree, or higher level qualification, but years of relevant work experience and the valuable connections needed to progress in their chosen specialist sector.

What courses are available at Chester?

At the University of Chester, we currently have five courses available at undergraduate level.

Degree Apprenticeship courses:

• Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

• Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

• Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

Higher Level Apprenticeships courses:

• Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship (Level 5)

• Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship (Level 5)

How are the courses designed?

Our courses are co-designed with employers to ensure that apprentice graduates gain the skills they need to thrive in a competitive industry. We provide you with a dedicated team of tutors and support staff offering pastoral care throughout your apprenticeship.

How do I apply?

You’ll need to register your interest with us online, once you’ve done that, we can then send you notifications about new apprenticeship vacancies and our apprenticeship Open Days and events. For more information, and to register online, please visit: www.chester.ac.uk/apprenticeships

“The knowledge I have gained from start to finish within the apprenticeship has aided me into becoming a critical thinker which is a crucial skill as a front-line police officer, as it allows you to think clearly and rationally in a multitude of highly stressful situations and make informed decisions whilst under pressure.”

Daniel Police Constable Degree Apprentice