University of York

The University of York is a research-intensive Russell Group university that delivers higher and degree-level apprenticeships alongside its wider portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development programmes. Apprenticeships at York combine employment with structured skills development, enabling apprentices to earn a wage while working towards a nationally recognised qualification awarded by the University of York. Programmes are taught by academic specialists and blend theory with practical learning, helping apprentices analyse complex problems, make sound decisions and apply new skills directly in the workplace. Provision includes sector-specific apprenticeships such as those in Health Sciences, where the department offers programmes including the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship and other health and social care pathways, with start dates that may differ from standard university semesters. The University works with employers to support both new recruits and existing staff to upskill or retrain, providing guidance on employer responsibilities, tripartite progress reviews and use of the government apprenticeship levy for staff development. Apprentices benefit from access to the University’s academic support and campus-based resources while completing substantial work-based and off-the-job training that is designed around industry and organisational needs.(york.ac.uk)(york.ac.uk)(york.ac.uk)(york.ac.uk)