Manchester Metropolitan University is the leading university provider of higher and degree apprenticeships in the UK, offering 17 different programmes across key skills shortage areas. Now recruiting for programmes with cohorts starting in September, these programmes offer a unique opportunity for businesses to retain and develop top talent, boost results, and diversify the workforce. 

Programmes starting this September 

Explore our areas of expertise below and get in touch today to discuss how we can support your workforce development goals. 

Business, HR and management: develop highly skilled, strategic and sustainability driven leaders and future managers within your organisation. Ideal for businesses looking to enhance their workforce and attract new talent across departments such as finance, HR, management and sustainability. 

Creative and digital technology: drive innovation and boost business results in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Ideal for businesses looking to advance their workforce in areas from creative design, UX, and marketing, to cutting-edge technology solutions, with pathways in data analytics, cyber security, software engineering, and IT consultancy. 

Health and social care: address critical skills shortages within the healthcare sector and provide a pathway to recruiting new talent and the upskilling of your existing workforce. Ideal for organisations looking to develop highly skilled professionals in patient care, public health, social work, clinical practice, and healthcare leadership 

Science: keep at the forefront of scientific advancements. Ideal to equip your workforce with specialised knowledge and technical skills in bioscience, chemistry, and healthcare science.  

Funding for apprenticeships 

Degree apprenticeships are one of the best value ways to build skills in your workplace, with generous government funding covering up to 95% of the costs.  

While the cost of an apprenticeship will vary, the Apprenticeship Levy funding has been designed to make it easy and affordable for employers of all sizes to sign up and take advantage of these opportunities. Find out more about this and other funding options available for your business.  

If you are an SME seeking clarity on funding options for your business, access our 'guide to funding for SMEs'  to receive a comprehensive breakdown of all the important information you should know.  

If you are still not sure if a degree apprenticeship is the right choice for your organisation, read our article where it addresses five common business concerns related to apprenticeships. 

Get in touch  

If you are new to apprenticeships and want to find out more about how you can implement them in your business, we want to hear from you!  Contact us today to find out how our degree apprenticeships can help to develop your workforce.