Apprenticeships
Designed by employers for employers, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships are an opportunity for businesses to train and support next generation managers.
The University of Chester has been delivering Apprenticeships since 2017 with a range of apprenticeship standards available from Level 5 up to Level 7. We have a strong record of apprenticeships in nursing, social work, policing and advanced clinical practice we pride ourselves on our dedication and support to employers by delivering training that will continue to develop workforces across the North West of England.
We offer our apprenticeship standards across the North West from our locations, based in Chester, Warrington and Birkenhead. We are always exploring widening our portfolio of apprenticeship standards. If your organisation would be interested in collaboratively developing a course that would meet the needs of your workplace, please email apprenticeships@chester.ac.uk.
Our Courses
pin_drop Wheeler, Chester
Advance your career as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner with this NHS England-accredited MSc at Chester, designed for healthcare professionals with expert-led, clinically current teaching.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026, September 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Wheeler, Chester
Train as a Registered Nursing Associate with the University of Chester's Higher Apprenticeship, combining academic study, clinical placements and hands-on healthcare experience.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- March 2027, March 2028
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 2 years
pin_drop University Centre Warrington
Train as a Registered Nursing Associate with the University of Chester's Higher Apprenticeship, combining academic study, clinical placements and hands-on healthcare experience.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- March 2027, March 2028
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 2 years
pin_drop Wheeler, Chester/University Centre Warrington/University Centre Birkenhead
Registered Nurse (Degree Apprenticeship) BN combines academic study and clinical practice, preparing you to register with the NMC and build a rewarding career in nursing.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop University Centre Warrington
Social Work Degree Apprenticeship BA (Hons) at the University of Chester enables you to qualify as a social worker through workplace learning, placements and academic study while employed.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026, September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
Employers we work with
The University of Chester works with many different employers to be able to provide you with apprenticeship opportunities. Below are just a few examples of employers that have put apprentices on one of our apprenticeship standards. If you are interested in applying for an apprenticeship, then you can apply using one of the following websites:
- GOV.UK
- UCAS Apprenticeship Jobs
- A job searching website such as Indeed or Totaljobs
