University of Sheffield announces pioneering degree level apprenticeships

Posted on 20 Jul 2015 by Callum Bentley

The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has announced a new education route for successful apprentices to study advanced vocational university degrees, as part of their apprenticeship training.

The quality, industry powered, apprenticeships are set to play a key role in cementing collaborations between universities and businesses and boosting UK productivity. The university will become one of the first in higher education to offer quality advanced manufacturing foundation, Undergraduate and Masters degrees using the apprenticeship model jointly funded with businesses. Successful apprentices will…

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