Program Overview

About this course

Apprenticeships are designed by sector professionals and are aimed at employed people. They can be suitable as a way to upskill existing members of staff or as a pathway for new recruits.

Sm​​all groups, and specially-designed learning sessions will ensure that apprentices get the most out of their time in workshops and lectures.

6 hours per week of the apprenticeship will be off-the-job learning – this includes work-based projects and job-related activities.

There are no direct fees paid by the apprentices as the programme is supported through the apprenticeship levy.

Successful apprentices will gain a Higher Education Diploma in either of the following:

Programme duration and delivery

It will typically take 12-18 months to complete the apprenticeship, however, there may also be opportunities to join part-way through the programme if candidates have considerable experience in a particular area.

This apprenticeship is delivered through a blended learning approach.  Apprentices benefit from face-to-face and online lectures and seminars, delivered by Leeds Trinity University. In addition to this, apprentices will also complete independent research activities which can be undertaken in the workplace.

Support

We offer extensive support to all of our apprentices – whatever their background or academic experience. This includes access to our peer support mentors and The Learning Hub, which gives tailored support for academic skills.

Higher and Degree Apprenticeships are fully funded by the employer if their wage bill is over £3 million each year. The government will fund up to 95% of the apprenticeships course fees, up to the relevant funding gap, if the organisation has paid into the levy at least once during the financial year or if the organisation has spent all its levy.