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What are higher and degree apprenticeships?

Higher and degree apprenticeships enable you to earn as you learn.

Higher and degree apprenticeships provide another route into Higher Education.

In this video, Nick Glover explains some of the benefits of studying for an apprenticeship. These include earning while you learn, gaining practical skills in the workplace alongside your studies, and having your fees paid through your employer. Degree Apprenticeships are aligned to specific vocation areas such as nursing, social work, management and computer science.

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