Higher and degree apprenticeships
Business apprenticeships
Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge in business? We work in partnership with a range of businesses to offer higher and degree business apprenticeships to learners.
Gain a level 4 qualification, degree or Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) through University of Gloucestershire.
We have a range of business and business management apprenticeships available to study whilst in employment.
Business higher and degree apprenticeships
Discover our business higher and degree apprenticeships below.
Business apprenticeships guide
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about business higher and degree apprenticeships.
What is a higher or degree business apprenticeship?
Higher apprenticeships in business allow you to study business, whilst in employment, and gain a level 4 (or level 5) qualification.
Degree apprenticeships in business allow you to study a course in business, whilst in employment and receive either a Bachelor of Arts qualification (level 6) or Master of Business Administration (level 7), or both upon completion.
Both higher and degree apprenticeships are funded by the government and the employer.
Who can study a higher or degree business apprenticeship?
To study a higher or degree business apprenticeship, you will need to be a UK resident, employed and working at least 30 hours a week.
The entry requirements for a higher and degree business apprenticeship can vary, but generally you will need:
- A levels (or equivalent) or existing relevant Level 3 qualifications
- GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Level 2 (this must be achieved before the End Point Assessment if not in place prior to the start of the apprenticeship)
For full entry requirements, visit the relevant business apprenticeship course page
Why study a higher or degree business apprenticeship?
There are so many great reasons to study business at higher or degree-level through an apprenticeship.
- You will be able to gain a business level 4 qualification, degree or master’s whilst employed and earning a salary
- No need to worry about finances – all your fees are funded by the government and your employer
- Gain new skills in business and increase your employability
- Employers gain from greater productivity and improved competitiveness.
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When can I apply for a higher or degree business apprenticeship?
You can apply for a higher or degree business apprenticeship at any point in the year. However, you will need to ensure that your employer has agreed to be involved with your enrolment on the apprenticeship.
Once you have received confirmation from your employer, you will need to ask them to enquire directly through the specific business apprenticeship course page.
Once your employer has enquired, our apprenticeships team will get in touch with them to discuss the next steps in the process.
Depending on the course, enrolment will normally be in September or January.
How to apply for a higher or degree business apprenticeship
Unlike a normal degree, you cannot apply directly to a higher or degree apprenticeship in business. Instead, you will need your employer to register interest via our apprenticeship course pages.
How to enquire about business higher and degree apprenticeships:
- View our business higher and degree apprenticeships courses
- Decide which business apprenticeship course you wish to study
- Check you meet the course-specific entry requirements
- Approach your employer in the first instance to discuss the options
- Await confirmation from your employer that they are happy to agree to the apprenticeship partnership
- Ask your employer to contact us direct via the contact form on the specific business apprenticeship course page
Unsure how to approach your employer about a business apprenticeship? We have created some top tips on how to approach your employer, informing them of the vast benefits of apprenticeships.
Where do I study a higher and degree-level business apprenticeship?
When studying a higher-level business apprenticeship, you will study over an 18-month or two-year period.
When studying a degree-level business apprenticeship, you will study over a 3-to-4-year period (depending on the course).
Your day-to-day workplace projects will support study modules in the apprenticeship. Some hours of study will also be spent on campus, at home or at a different location.
Study style can vary depending on the specific course and workplace requirements. They will be outlined and communicated with you upon enrolment.
The campus you will attend will be Oxstalls campus, Gloucester.
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