Our apprenticeships build on our well-established reputation for delivering in-company training and development programmes. We work with some of the country’s leading employers, including Jewson, Mitchells and Butlers, Greene King, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, the NHS and local authorities.
Our apprenticeships build on our well-established reputation for delivering in-company training and development programmes. We work with some of the country’s leading employers, including Greene King, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Balfour Beatty, Winvic Construction Ltd along with multiple NHS Trusts and local authorities.
At BCU, over 1,500 apprentices are currently pursuing higher and degree-level apprenticeships while working full-time in paid roles. They gain valuable on-the-job experience, with employers covering their tuition fees. Our qualification achievement rate is higher than the national average, ensuring that more of our apprentices successfully complete their studies and earn their qualifications.
We are currently working with over 400 employers, delivering a range of apprenticeship standards at various levels. We offer apprenticeship programmes across a wide range of industries, including architecture, construction, the built environment, cyber security, health, education, life sciences, and business, providing opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of our employer partners.
A representative from University Hospital Birmingham said: “University Hospitals Birmingham partners with BCU as our preferred HEI to train and develop our Nursing Associates who are on an apprenticeship programme. This has been a dynamic and innovative partnership that has seen clinical education and practice merge effectively to provide sound governance and trainee support.”
At BCU, we provide a tailored solution to meet the specific needs of your business, delivering customised apprenticeship programmes and a comprehensive support package. This includes a dedicated account manager, one-to-one skills coaching providing tailored pastoral and academic support to your apprentice, and ongoing advice on available funding and financial support from the government. We also provide guidance on incentives for employers who hire new apprentices, as well as access to careers fairs and open days, giving you opportunities to showcase your organisation. Each qualification is developed in collaboration with our expert employer advisory boards to ensure our programmes align with evolving business needs.
Choosing Birmingham City University (BCU) as your apprenticeship partner means working with a university that understands the real-world demands of business and industry. Our experienced academic staff, many of whom are active professionals in their fields, bring deep industry knowledge and expertise directly into their teaching. Apprentices also benefit from access to our sector-leading facilities — including cyber security labs, our £71 million Health, Education and Life Sciences campus, specialist Civil Engineering and the Built Environment studio space and Architecture workshops designed to mirror real-world working environments.
With qualification achievement rates consistently above the national average and a proven track record of delivering outstanding results for over 400 employer partners, BCU is the trusted choice for organisations looking to upskill their workforce, attract new talent, and drive future growth.
Find out more about Apprenticeships
Have you got more questions about apprenticeships? Check out our Frequently asked questions.
