Work and study with degree apprenticeships
Explore how a degree apprenticeship could be the right choice for you.
Explore how a degree apprenticeship could be the right choice for you.
Degree apprenticeships offer an exciting route into degree level learning. Focussing on the skills areas employers want and need, you’ll achieve a work-based university qualification at degree or master’s level, while gaining valuable work experience and applying your learning in the workplace. You’ll earn a competitive salary and your tuition fees will be covered by your employer and the Government.
We are the leading provider of degree apprenticeships in the East of England.
We’ve supported over 3,000 apprentices to date, so you can be assured you’re in safe hands.
You will have access to ARU's state-of-art campuses, excellent library facilities and digital support online.
Our growing range of degree apprenticeship courses covering a wide variety of roles and disciplines, each one designed for future-ready talent.
To be eligible to apply for one our degree apprenticeships, you’ll need to either have the support of your current employer or secure a full-time apprentice position with an employer in a related role.
If you’re looking to secure an apprenticeship role you might be interested in the current vacancies from our partner employers. If you have the support of your employer or you have questions about securing a suitable role please get in touch and our apprenticeship experts will be happy to help.
Hear how our ARU apprentices are accessing higher education in ways they never imagined possible.
See the current vacancies available from our partner employers and register your interest
Find apprentice vacancies“The apprenticeship pushes my knowledge and makes me think deeper into why people commit crime and the positive impact I can have on my community.“
GracePolice Constable
“I think there's a misconception that apprenticeships are just for school leavers. I'm 51 and it works for me and my life. I bring all of my past life and career experience and in addition it also works around my family life.”
RachelRegistered Nurse Degree Apprentice
“My degree apprenticeship will set me up with skills for life. My day-to-day job is supplemented by the theory I'm learning on my course. I’ve really noticed how far I've come.”
KerryARU Degree Apprentice
“I chose the apprenticeship because I was able to continue working and did not lose any financial benefits. I was able to study at any pace in harmony with my life as a family man.“
TemidayoRegistered Nurse Degree Apprentice
Here are some examples of some of the fantastic organisations we’re partnering with to provide degree and Masters level apprenticeships.
If you’d like to discuss any aspect of degree apprenticeships, then our designated team of experts would be delighted to hear from you.