Graduate Apprenticeships
Learn. Earn. Succeed.
Applications for our 2026 Graduate Apprenticeship intake is open from 2 March to 22 March 2026.
Why choose between work and study when you can have both? With our Graduate Apprenticeships, you’ll get hands-on experience, a salary, and a degree – all at once.
Work full-time in a real role, while studying towards your qualification. It’s the best of both worlds.
Why Choose a Graduate Apprenticeship?
As a Graduate Apprentice you have an incredible opportunity to combine a degree qualification at a Scottish University with up to five years of hands-on work experience. Splitting your time between university and work, you’d learn to apply your knowledge and skills in real time.
- Earn and learn: Get a salary from day one, while working towards your degree. You'll apply what you’re learning straight into your role, making your studies more valuable.
- Real-world experience: Dive straight into real projects. You’ll build the kind of experience that will fast-track your career.
- Support along the way: With a team of mentors and trainers to guide you, making sure you will succeed.
- Career growth: Once you finish, you’ll be in a great position for a permanent role, armed with a degree and practical experience.
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What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay: Starting salaries from c£23k with increases as you progress.
- 38 days of paid holiday: Plus, the option to buy additional holiday days.
- Job security: Most of our apprentices stay with us after completing their programme, with many going on to leadership or specialist roles.
- Wellbeing perks: A defined benefit pension, life assurance, discounts and paid volunteer days.
Ready to Apply?
Applications for our 2026 Graduate Apprenticeship intake open from 2 March 2026.
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Applications close on 22 March 2026.