How can I find an apprenticeship?

In the event that you don’t already have an apprenticeship, there are a number of services you can make use of to help you find one, listed below:

Government and National Portals

Find an Apprenticeship (GOV.UK)

This is the central hub for vacancies in England. You can create an account, upload your CV, and set up alerts for "Degree" or "Level 6/7" roles in specific locations.

UCAS Hub

While plans to fully integrate apprenticeship applications into the UCAS portal were recently shelved, the UCAS website remains a major search tool. You can search for degree apprenticeships alongside traditional degrees to compare your options.

Amazing Apprenticeships

This site publishes a "Higher and Degree Vacancy Listing" twice a year (the next edition is due in April 2026). It provides a consolidated PDF of big-name employers, their application windows, and salary details.

Direct Employer Careers Pages

Engineering & Tech

Companies like BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Google, and AstraZeneca have dedicated "Early Careers" sections with specific 2026 intake dates.

Finance & Professional Services

Firms like KPMG, Standard Chartered, and BlackRock typically open applications for their Autumn 2026-degree apprenticeships between September and March.

Public Sector

The NHS, Civil Service, and the Bank of England offer specialized degree apprenticeships in everything from nursing to data science.

Specialist Job Boards

GetMyFirstJob

A popular site that allows you to create a profile so employers can find you. It includes a "mentor" platform where you can ask current apprentices about their roles.

NotGoingToUni

This board focuses exclusively on alternatives to the standard UCAS route, including higher and degree-level apprenticeships.

Prospects

Excellent for researching specific "Standard" types (e.g., "Chartered Manager" or "Digital Solutions Professional") and seeing which universities partner with which employers.

Social Media and Networking

Follow the "Early Careers" or "Future Talent" accounts of companies you admire. Many recruiters post "hidden" vacancies or host live Q&A sessions here.

TikTok and Instagram

Large employers now use these platforms to showcase "A Day in the Life" of an apprentice, often including links to their application portals in their bios.