Degree Apprenticeships at Ulster University

A Degree Apprenticeship is a work-based training programme that leads to an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree from Ulster University.  You'll learn and grow in the context of your organisation, and begin getting real word experience in your chosen field from day one.

Degree Apprenticeships are intensive programmes of study, where Apprentices divide their time between the workplace and University.  Apprentices apply what they learn in their working lives and benefit from the support of a workplace mentor.

Degree Apprenticeships are part of the Department for the Economy's Higher Level Apprenticeship scheme, so Apprentices can complete their programme of study without incurring any tuition fees.

Start your Apprenticeship Journey by clicking on one of the options below:

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Become an Apprentice

Everything you need to know about the application process.

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Employ an Apprentice

Nurture talent and develop leaders through our funded higher level programmes.

The Leading Provider of Degree Apprenticeships

Ulster University is the leading provider of degree apprenticeships in Northern Ireland with more than 1000 apprentices enrolled across our approved apprenticeship frameworks.

Since we started delivering Degree Apprenticeships in 2017, we have worked with over 200 employer partners from across the NI Economy, from Engineering and Computing  to Pharmaceutical Science, Accounting, and Law.  You can learn more about our employer partners and the success they have had by clicking below.

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CME Group

Learn more about Apprenticeship opportunities in Computing, Business, and Finance at CME Group.

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Pytilia

Learn more about Pytilia, one of our Apprenticeship Employers on BSc Hons Computing Systems

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GRAHAM

Learn more about Apprenticeships in the Built Environment with GRAHAM