Program Overview

Applied Sustainability Professional Apprenticeship, Cert HE

Overview

Sustainability is now essential for futureproofing any organisation. As climate change, ethical responsibility and corporate accountability increasingly shape the way businesses operate, companies must adapt to remain resilient and competitive.

Why study business in the Tees Valley?

Explore the world of business in our unique, dynamic region. With landmark developments, ongoing regeneration, and opportunities for students and graduates, the Tees Valley is your gateway to a thriving career.

Course Structure

Core Modules

• Communication and Data Informed Sustainability
  • Focus on your role in promoting sustainability initiatives and raising awareness of the importance of transparent information, both within your organisation and to external stakeholders.
  • This is a 30-credit module.
• Principles for Developing Sustainability Strategy
  • Gain the tools, techniques and models you need to create, develop and integrate effective sustainability action plans within your organisation.
  • You also receive support as you work on your Professional Project.
  • This is a 30-credit module.
• Sustainability Compliance and Risk Management
  • Develop your understanding of compliance responsibilities, learn how to monitor budgets effectively, and ensure quality in the planning and delivery of sustainability initiatives.
  • This is a 30-credit module.
• Sustainable Engagement and Commercial Opportunities
  • Explore how to identify and engage both internal and external partners in your organisation’s sustainability agenda, locally and globally.
  • Develop practical skills to negotiate effectively around corporate responsibility and gain a clear understanding of what it means to be a truly sustainable organisation, including examples of best practice.
  • This is a 30-credit module.

How You Learn

This course is delivered using a ‘carousel’ model, meaning apprentices can join at the beginning of any module – there’s no fixed starting point. Once you begin, you’ll move through the remaining modules in sequence until all are completed.

Learning is 100% online through our interactive virtual learning environment. Sessions are engaging and interactive, helping apprentices get the most from the course. They benefit from key presentations, lectures, seminars, group work, interactive presentations and online learning tools.

Apprentices apply their learning to the workplace, gaining theoretical and practical experience in a live work-based context. Before starting the modules, they must complete the induction.

How You Are Assessed

Throughout their studies, apprentices are assessed in various ways tailored to their individual learning styles. Assessment methods may include writing reports for their organisation, producing a reflective essay, giving presentations, participating in role-play simulations, developing a portfolio, writing a blog, analysing case studies, and working on practical projects.

Entry Requirements

To be accepted on to a degree apprenticeship course you must have support from your employer and meet the course entry requirements.

The apprentice must be employed in a relevant job role with agreement from you as the employer. This includes committing to a minimum of 6 hours off-the-job training a week.

You as the employer sets the general internal selection criteria but the apprentice is also required to meet the entry requirements specified by the University. A typical learner would have 96 tariff points from at least two A-levels (or equivalent).

Before starting their apprenticeship, learners must hold Level 2 qualifications in English and maths.

Employability

Apprentices strengthen their ESG credentials, evolving as business leaders while refining sustainability innovation strategy for their organisation.

Part-time

• Entry: September
• Fee for UK applicants: £14,000
• Length: 12 months (+ 4-6 months EPA)
• Attendance: Online

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