Search everything:
Male student smiling and studying

Apprenticeships for Learners

Maybe you’re finishing school or college, or perhaps you’re already in the world of work and looking to develop your career and further your skills and knowledge. Either way, our apprenticeships will set you on the road to success.

Higher and degree apprentices split their time between university study and the workplace and you are employed throughout – gaining a qualification which could be a full bachelor’s or master’s degree while earning a wage and getting real on-the-job experience in their chosen profession.  

We work closely with employers to create bespoke, relevant education programme and provide award-winning teaching. We offer a variety of higher and degree apprenticeships across different sectors including leadership and management, health and social care, engineering, data and digital.

As an apprentice, you'll learn and earn full-time with a salary. Tuition fees are paid for by the sponsoring employer through the apprenticeship levy.

Why Herts?

Our approach to apprenticeship study is flexible and we’ve adapted our teaching approaches to ensure there is face-to-face learning on campus, work-based projects and independent study. Assessments may include a mix of coursework, presentations, exams and practicals. Your employer will allow (up to 6 hours) of your time to be dedicated to off-the-job training and learning every calendar week. The delivery pattern of teaching could be day-release or block delivery depending on the programme of study.

We're dedicated to supporting all students at Herts. With the challenges of balancing work and study, our robust support services are here to help, ensuring every student gets the assistance they need to thrive.

We have been awarded an overall 'Good' by Ofsted across all of the key categories of quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership & management (Ofsted, 2024).

Ofsted logo

How to apply

Looking for a new job with an apprenticeship built in?

You may be about to leave school or college and looking for an alternative route to a university degree, or mid-career and looking for a new direction. Either way, check out our current vacancies below and apply directly to the employer.

Already in work and want to develop new skills?

If you’re currently employed and want to develop new skills, check out our courses below and speak to your line manager or HR department about how an apprenticeship at Herts can benefit you. Your employer will then need to get in touch with our team.

Join our upcoming info sessions

Sign up to our info sessions to learn more about our apprenticeship programmes, entry requirements, and have the opportunity to ask any questions.

Courses

Check out our full range of courses and speak to your employer about signing you up.

Course length varies depending on the qualification and standard and the entry route or previous experience you have, however, you will need to have a minimum of GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade four/C or above, or equivalent qualifications. Depending on the apprenticeship, you may also require other qualifications such as A-levels or BTECs.

Live vacancies

Apply directly to the employer to secure your place on a Herts apprenticeship

Design Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Airbus Defence & Space StevenageApply now
Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Airbus Defence & Space StevenageApply now
Performance and Improvements Degree Apprenticeship, Airbus Defence & Space StevenageApply now
Propulsion Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Airbus Defence & Space StevenageApply now

Our employer partners

Find out more about our employer partners

Hertfordshire County CouncilExplore opportunities
MBDAExplore opportunities
LeonardoExplore opportunities

Check out our guide for learners