Degree apprenticeships
Ready to boost your employability with a nationally recognised apprenticeship? Find out everything you need to know about higher and degree apprenticeships on offer and how to apply.

Higher and degree apprenticeships at Kingston University
Why take an apprenticeship?
Higher and degree apprenticeships give you the opportunity to study for a relevant degree while learning and earning through paid work.
Kingston University apprenticeships are funded in full by your employer, which means no tuition fees for you.
They offer:
- A solid foundation for career progression
- Nationally recognised degree qualification
- Work-integrated learning
- Professional skills and knowledge
- Expert teaching and support
Ready to apply? Ask your employer to contact us at degreeapprenticeships@kingston.ac.uk.
See our Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship in conjunction with Lidl
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View all apprenticeship coursesAm I eligible for an apprenticeship?
To apply for a higher or degree apprenticeship, you must:
- Be employed in a relevant job for a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Gain approval from your employer
- Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for at least three years
- Spend 50% of working hours in England throughout the programme
- Adhere to all programme-specific entry requirements
Kingston University has a very structured plan to get the apprentices caught up to the full time students, and provides excellent support.
Apply for an apprenticeship
The first step is to speak to your employer about taking an apprenticeship at Kingston University. You can ask them to email us at degreeapprenticeships@kingston.ac.uk for more information.
European Social Fund
Apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) through a levy. Where employers do not pay into the ESFA levy, funding may be received from the European Social Fund (ESF).

Useful links
Interested in becoming an apprentice? Check out the links below to learn more about the process, and what it means for you.
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