University of East London

The University of East London (UEL) is a public university and approved apprenticeship training provider offering a portfolio of higher and degree apprenticeships designed around employer needs and skills shortages. UEL delivers apprenticeships from Level 4 to Level 7 across sectors such as health, civil engineering, digital and technology, business and management, sustainability, education and youth work. Programmes include options like Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Levels 6 and 7), Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, Civil Engineering and Site Manager apprenticeships, Nursing Associate and Registered Nurse apprenticeships, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner, Sustainability Business Specialist, Senior People Professional, Teacher and allied health apprenticeships. Apprentices are in paid employment while studying, typically spending at least 20% of their working time in off‑the‑job training at UEL, combining academic study with work-based learning and end-point assessment. UEL emphasises strong industry partnerships, professional body accreditation and flexible progression routes from Levels 4 and 5 into higher-level study. For employers, UEL provides guidance on using the Apprenticeship Levy or co-investment, conducts organisational training needs analyses and supports recruitment or upskilling of staff. In addition to apprenticeships, UEL offers short courses and executive education such as the government-backed Help to Grow: Management Course for SME leaders, blending online and face-to-face learning to strengthen leadership and business growth.