# Apprenticeships

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/

Benefit from in-depth practical training and gain a nationally recognised qualification from the University of York.

## Study with us

You'll be taught by our friendly academics who are experts in these fields, splitting your time between theory and practice. You'll also enhance your ability to analyse complex problems and make sound decisions.

[Discover our programmes](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/programmes/)

## **Information for apprentices**

If you're already in employment, you can combine your job with a higher or degree-level apprenticeship to upskill or retrain. You should speak to your employer if you're interested in undertaking one of our apprenticeships.

[Everything you need to know](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/apprentice-information/)

## **Information for employers**

An apprenticeship is a genuine job with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It is a way for individuals to earn while they learn, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in a specific job role.

[Find out more](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/apprenticeships-employer-information/)

> Apprenticeships provide transformative opportunities for learners to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers need for future industry needs. We are passionate about them because they give you the unique opportunity to develop your career within your working time. We look forward to welcoming you at York!

Sarah Farrell, Deputy Head of Apprenticeships

Excellent teaching and learning

We're 12th in the UK for Nursing in the Complete University Guide 2026.

[Governance](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/apprenticeships/apprenticeshipsmonitoringboard/)

Apprenticeships Monitoring Board

12th in the UK

and 1st in Yorkshire and the Humber, in the Complete University Guide 2026

Earn while you learn

Earn a wage as you work, and achieve an industry-recognised qualification.

## News

News

### [National Apprenticeship Week 2026 and The Big Apprenticeship Thank You](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/newsitems/naw-2025/)

16 January 2026

'The Big Apprenticeship Thank You' is back for 2026 with more exclusive offers, freebies and discounts for apprentices.

News

### [Hear from our Registered Nurse Degree apprentice learners](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/newsitems/rnda-case-studies/)

3 April 2025

Our first cohort of Registered Nurse Degree apprenticeship learners reflect on how the programme has impacted them so far.

News

### [Rewarding, challenging, enlightening - Echoes of our Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship programme](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/newsitems/tl1-graduationceremony/)

12 July 2024

Celebrating the success of our inaugural cohort.

[More news](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/newsitems/)

Our staff

Find out who we are

[Contact us](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/contact-us/)

Staff apprenticeships

Discover our internal Apprenticeship programme

[Explore](https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/hr/learning-and-development/leadership-and-management/team-leader-supervisor-programme/)

Alumni

Keep growing together with York for life

[York for life](https://www.york.ac.uk/alumni/)

Information for staff

Offer an Apprenticeship in your department

[Find out more](https://www.york.ac.uk/business/apprenticeships-employer-information/information-for-departments/)