Our apprenticeship programmes
Explore our apprenticeship programmes and hear from apprentices who studied with us.
Our apprenticeships combine academic expertise with practical workplace learning, helping your staff develop skills they can apply from day one. As a Russell Group university, we bring industry insight and practical support to help you develop talent, build skills and prepare for future workforce needs.
Our apprenticeship levels
We provide higher and degree apprenticeships at a variety of levels:
- Level 5 – comparable to a foundation degree, higher national diploma, or industry-specific qualification
- Level 6 – equivalent to a full bachelor’s undergraduate degree
- Level 7 – our highest apprenticeship level and the equivalent to postgraduate study
Recognised for high-quality
At our most recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors praised the University for producing high-quality apprentices, noting our high achievement rates and high number of distinction grades awarded.
Explore our apprenticeship programmes
Healthcare sector
Current courses:
- Foundation Degree Nursing Associate Apprenticeship (Level 5)
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship (Level 7).
Not currently recruiting:
- Foundation Degree in Healthcare for Assistant Practitioners Apprenticeship (Level 5)
- BSc Nursing (Adult) (with registration) Apprenticeship (Level 6)
Leadership and Management (public and private sectors)
Not currently recruiting:
- MSc Senior Leadership Apprenticeship (Level 7)
- Executive Leadership Apprenticeship (Level 7)
- BSc Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)
Digital technology
Not currently recruiting:
- BSc Computer Science (Digital & Technology Solutions) Apprenticeship (Level 6) – Open only to PwC employees
Ground engineering
Not currently recruiting:
Hear from our apprentices
- BSc Nursing Apprenticeship — Lydia’s story
- Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship — Jon’s story
- MSc Geotechnical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship — Alex’s story
Watch alumni from the Executive Leadership Apprenticeship discuss their experiences on the programme and how it benefited their career development:
Video transcript: Alumni Perspectives - Leeds Executive Leadership Apprenticeship
Discuss your apprenticeship needs
Interested in learning more? Talk to us about how our programmes could support your business needs. We can guide you through your options, explain the next steps, and explore whether we can develop a new apprenticeship with you.