Why take an apprenticeship at NTU?
They are a great way to get the qualification(s) you need, without missing out on your work. Your employer covers the cost of your study, so you won’t have to pay for any of it yourself.
Simply put, you’ll earn while you learn: apprenticeships combine on-the-job training (about 80% of your normal week) with off-the-job learning (about 20%), meaning you’ll get the perfect balance between work and study. What’s more, you’ll get the benefits of your relationship with both sides – the pension schemes and paid leave of an employer, and the facilities, discounts and support services of a major university.
Your apprenticeship in the workplace...
You’ll work a normal week – typically about 30 hours – with your employer, building up your hands-on experience and putting your learning into practice. That employer could be a huge national chain or a small local business; all kinds of companies invest in developing their staff. You’ll be paid a salary, and don’t need to worry about your apprenticeship interrupting your other commitments. We’ll come to your workplace or arrange an online meeting for visits and assessments, to make sure you’re progressing in the role and learning like you need to.
… and on campus
For most of your apprenticeship, you’ll be learning on the job. But when it comes to the uni element – whether you’re visiting us for classes, meeting with your tutors and mentors, or just using facilities like the library – you can expect the same standards of learning and support. The taught lessons are a nice change of pace, giving you the chance to build up key skills and ask lots of questions.
Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé (NTU) is 1st in the UK for Employability (2024/2025 Uni Compare rankings), has been voted best university in the UK (Uni Compare 2025), and has been named UK ‘University of the Year’ five times in six years (Times Higher Education Awards 2017, The Guardian Awards 2019, The Times and Sunday Times 2018 and 2023, Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023).
This all adds up to providing you with a great experience in and outside of the classroom – with impressive career prospects at the end of your studies.
It's a great way to enhance your learning, skills and experience while continuing to earn a wage.
Laura E, Level 4 Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship