Available Apprenticeships
List of Apprenticeships
Accounting & Finance Manager Degree Apprenticeship
[Level 6]
The Accounting & Finance Manager Degree Apprenticeship course is designed so that apprentices will be equipped to contribute effectively to their organisation’s performance and sustainability. From financial and management accounting, taxation, finance, digital tools and compliance, our apprentices will enrich their employer’s business with valuable new knowledge and skills throughout their degree apprenticeship journey. Successful completion offers professional recognition.
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
[Level 7]
The MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) apprenticeship programme will develop and equip healthcare professionals with the key skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to independently manage defined episodes of clinical care whilst demonstrating expertise within their scope of practice.
Dietetic Degree Apprenticeship
[Level 6]
In development.
This occupation is found in the health sector. Dietitians are predominantly employed by the NHS, working in hospitals, seeing patients both on wards and in out-patient clinics, and in the community, for example, seeing patients in GP practices, their own home, care homes, schools or health centres. Dietitians are also employed in the food industry, including clinical nutrition companies, with further employment opportunities in higher education, sport, media, and national and local government.
Expected start date September 2027. Subject to successful validation.
Please email apprenticeships@northampton.ac.uk to register your interest.
Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship
[Level 6]
The Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship (DMDA) integrates theoretical foundations with practical learning and assessments. From social media management to e-commerce, and from ai for marketing workflows to effective hybrid working, our apprentices will bring their valuable new knowledge and skills into their employer’s business all the way though their degree journey.
Manufacturing Engineering
[Level 6]
The Manufacturing Engineering Degree apprenticeship programme is more than just a degree. It aims to develop the next generation of manufacturing engineers. Throughout the programme you will develop the required academic knowledge and vocational skills required to make a valuable contribution to current and future manufacturing industries.
Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship
[Level 6]
The new BSc (Hons) Midwifery Apprenticeship has been designed in collaboration with healthcare employers to provide a balanced approach to theory and practice in midwifery education.
Non-Destructive Testing Engineer
[Level 6]
Our BEng (Hons) Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) will help you to develop your knowledge and expertise in many aspects of materials and manufacturing, basic and advanced NDT methods and industry practice. The course has been delivered in collaboration with the British Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT).
Nursing Associate (NMC 2018) Apprenticeship
[Lev. 5]
The Nursing Associate Apprenticeship‘s aim is to bridge the gap between health and care assistants and registered nurses. Nursing Associates are members of the nursing team and are accountable for their own practice.
Occupational Therapy
[Level 6]
The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy apprenticeship programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
Operating Department Practitioner
[Level 6]
In development.
Operating department practitioners are registered healthcare professionals specialising in caring for people of all ages before, during and after surgery. Operating department practitioners, therefore, mainly work in operating departments. They work alongside other professionals, such as doctors and nurses, and take a lead role in ensuring the service user is safe during each stage of the journey through the operating theatre.
Expected start date September 2027. Subject to successful validation.
Please email apprenticeships@northampton.ac.uk to register your interest.
Physiotherapist
[Level 6]
The BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Podiatry Degree Apprenticeship
[Level 6]
The BSc (Hons) Podiatry Apprenticeship programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Podiatry.
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
[Level 6]
The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship programme covers a breadth, depth and range of professional education for the police constable.
Project Management Degree Apprenticeship (PMDA)
[Level 6]
The Project Management Degree Apprenticeship (PMDA) is for current and aspiring Project Managers looking to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours to develop in their roles. Upon completion, applicants will receive the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) and Apprentices are eligible to become full members of Association for Project Management (APM), the Chartered Body for the Project Profession.
Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
[Level 6]
The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship course will enable you to meet the requirements to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council in one of four fields of nursing practice: Adult, Children & Young People’s, Learning Disability or Mental Health.
Social Worker
[Level 6]
In development.
Social Workers work in partnership with adults, children, carers, and families in a range of different settings to support and promote positive change in people’s lives in order to improve their wellbeing and independence, and to reduce risk and harm. They protect and promote human rights and strive for social justice. This occupation is found in social care services, health services and the voluntary and private sector. Social Workers can work in children’s services or adult social care, and can specialise in areas such as mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse or hospital work.
Expected start date September 2027. Subject to successful validation.
Please email apprenticeships@northampton.ac.uk to register your interest.
Speech and Language Therapist
[Level 6]
In development.
Speech and language therapists are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council and are uniquely qualified to provide speech, language, communication and eating, drinking and swallowing therapies. They work in many settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, in the community, within charities, schools, and people’s’ homes. The speech and language therapist will play a central role in the health, well-being and participation of people with a range of developmental, and/or acquired conditions which may include end of life care and learning disabilities.
Expected start date September 2027. Subject to successful validation.
Please email apprenticeships@northampton.ac.uk to register your interest.
FAQs
You should discuss your interest in this apprenticeship with your employer, who will then make contact with us. You are not able to apply for this apprenticeship directly with us.
How do I find a sponsor?
To find an employer for a degree apprenticeship, search for vacancies directly on company websites, apprenticeship portals like the National Apprenticeship Service, or use job sites and/or social media to connect with potential employers.
Do I need to be sponsored by a company?
Yes, to do a degree apprenticeship, you will need to be employed in a relevant job role by a company that is willing to sponsor you. This means you’ll need to find an employer who is willing to support your apprenticeship and provide you with a relevant job while you study.
Can I apply as an international student?
You can apply if you have a visa entitling you to remain in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Can the course fees be deposited in instalments?
Degree apprenticeships are funded by the employer and the government, meaning you don’t pay tuition fees.
Can I take a loan out while studying for an apprenticeship?
No, you are generally not eligible for standard student finance (like tuition fee loans or maintenance loans) if you are studying on a degree apprenticeship as degree apprenticeships are funded by the employer and the government, meaning you don’t pay tuition fees. However, there may be other financial support options available, such as bursaries, which may be used to help with specific expenses. Additionally, some employers offer benefits like travel loans or other perks.
Contact
If you have any questions, please email apprenticeships@northampton.ac.uk
