The document discusses degree apprenticeships in the UK, including their history, how they work, available degree topics and sectors, duration, benefits, and learning outcomes. Degree apprenticeships combine full-time paid work with part-time university study, allowing candidates to earn a bachelor's or master's degree while gaining practical job training. Apprentices spend time at university and with their employer. This helps students apply their learning in a hands-on work environment.

1. Supporting Degree Apprenticeships
as a Coach
Salema Veliu
BPP UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

2. Presentation outline Part 1
• In the first part of the presentation l will demonstrate my understanding of
Degree Apprenticeships.
• I’ll be touching on:
• History and why they came about.
• How they work and their purpose.
• Degree topics/sectors available now and those in development.
• Duration and availability.
• The benefits.
• Learning outcomes.

3. Presentation outline Part 2
• I will attempt to outline how l will support learners as
a Skills and Development Coach.
• Experience and skill set.

4. History + Progression
• In In 2015, the UK Government rolled out the degree apprenticeship
programme which was developed as part of the higher apprenticeship
standard.
• These were introduced as a way to …....
• The programme is the equivalent of a masters or bachelor's degree which
offers a level 6 – 7 qualification.
• Due to their success, as the scope for degree apprenticeships expands so
does the range of universities and employers offering opportunities.

5. How they work + Purpose
• Degree apprenticeships are being developed and created
by by employers, universities, and professional bodies
working in partnership.
• Apprentices are employed throughout the programme,
and spend part of their time at university and the rest with
their employer.
• This can be on a day-to-day basis or in blocks of time,
depending on the programme and requirements of the
employer.
• Combines full-time paid work and part-time university study
to offer candidates the opportunity to gain a full Bachelors
or Masters degree while partaking in practical, on-the-job
training.

6. The application
process and options
• Apprenticeships are jobs and so employers are
ultimately responsible for recruitment.
• Both employers and universities will need to be
satisfied the applicant meets their respective
requirements.
• Apprentices will complete an assessment at the end
of the programme, which tests both academic
learning and occupational competence developed
through on-the-job training.
• It is likely that some employers and universities will
therefore do recruitment jointly.
• As with other apprenticeships, employers may choose
to advertise vacancies on the 'Find an
apprenticeship' website.

7. How they differ from sandwich degrees and work placements?
• Degree apprenticeships build on the existing models of sandwich degrees
(spending a year in industry) and work placements (doing industry placements in
term time or holidays), but differ in several key ways:
• Degree apprentices are employed throughout and are doing paid work from day
one.
• Employers may view these apprenticeships as a way of recruiting top prospective
graduates.
• Degree apprentices are likely to have a greater attachment to their employer, and
already being employed means they are more likely to stay with that company
afterwards. Retention rates for apprentices can exceed 80%.
• In cases where a new degree is developed, employers will be able to work with
universities to shape the overall degree programme and all aspects of their
apprentice's training.

8. Duration & Availability
Between three to six years
to complete, depending on
the course level.
The scheme is relatively
new and only available
in England and Wales,
although applications may
be made from all parts of
the UK.

9. Degree sectors available now
(All information
taken from
UCAS).
Business and
administration
Childcare and
education
Construction
Creative and
design
Digital
Engineering
and
manufacturing
Health and
science
Legal, finance
and accounting
Protective
services (e.g,
police)

10. Degree apprenticeships in development
Agriculture,
environmental
and animal care
Business and
administration
Childcare and
education
Construction
Creative and
design
Digital
Engineering and
manufacturing
Health and
science
Legal, finance,
and accounting
Protective
services (e.g.
police)
Sales,
marketing, and
recruitment
Social care
Transport and
logistics

11. Benefits of Apprenticeship Degrees
Improved university-
business connections
encouraging networking.
A new means of enhancing
social mobility.
Degree Fees paid.
Growing a higher-level skill
set.
Filling skills gaps.
Enhances communication
within business partnerships
between employees and
management to reach their
organisation goals.
A common topic included in
the curricular of
Undergraduate and Master's
degree programs at many
colleges and universities.
Breaking down internal
barriers.
A chance to refresh talent
strategies.

12. Learning
outcomes
• Helps students that are more
kinesthetic learners by putting
what the learn into practice (the
hands on approach).
• Re-enforces learning in a
practical environment.
• Learning is seamless and it
doesn't require a separate
assessment of occupational
competence.