Graduate Apprenticeships
Learn. Earn. Succeed.
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?
Graduate Apprenticeships offer the incredible opportunity to combine an academic degree qualification at a Scottish University with up to five years of hands-on work experience. Our Graduate Apprentices split their time between university and work, learning to apply their 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: Skip the theory and dive straight into real projects. You’ll build the kind of experience that will fast-track your career.
Support Along the Way: You’ll have a team of mentors and trainers to guide you through the process, making sure you’ve got everything you need to succeed.
Career Growth: Once you finish, you’ll be in a great position for a permanent role, armed with both a degree and practical experience.
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Watch VideosWhat Kind of Graduate Apprenticeships Do We Offer?
Our opportunities change each year based on the needs of the business, but here are some examples of what we've offered recently:
- Engineering & Construction Project Management: Want to take charge of big projects? Learn how to manage budgets, schedules, and teams, while working toward a degree-level qualification in project management or engineering.
- Construction & The Built Environment (Quantity Surveying): Dive into the financial side of construction. Learn to manage costs, monitor budgets, and handle contracts, all while earning a qualification in surveying or construction management.
- Software Development: Play a key role in revolutionising how we manage lab data. Build cutting-edge software, work with expert developers, and earn a degree, all while shaping the future of public health and making a real impact.
Perks That Matter
Competitive Pay: Starting salaries from c£23k with increases as you progress.
38 Days of Paid Holiday: Plus, you can buy up to 5 more.
Job Security: Most of our apprentices stay with us after completing their programme, with many going on to leadership or specialist roles.
Wellbeing & Benefits: Defined benefit pension, life assurance, discounts through "SW Splash," and paid volunteer days.
Ready to Apply?
Applications for our 2025 Graduate Apprenticeships open on Monday 3rd of March 2025 and close at midnight on Sunday 6th of April 2025.
