Find out more about how to discover apprenticeship opportunities, express your interest and the application process.
As a Graduate Apprentice, you benefit by being both an employee and a matriculated student. Unlike a traditional university degree, apprenticeships allow you to put theory into practice within real-life situations in the workplace, collaborate with experienced professionals and build lifelong networks with apprentice peers. There is no maximum age limit and all Graduate Apprenticeships are 100% funded through Scottish Funding Council, meaning there are no additional costs to you or your employer.
If you prefer a more practical and work-related approach to study and have a clear idea of the career you want to pursue, then a Graduate Apprenticeships is ideal for you.
As a Graduate Apprentice at Edinburgh Napier University you will:
- Graduate with an Honours Degree while being paid a salary by your employer.
- Pay no tuition fees and graduate without any student debt or loan repayments.
- Grow your career and build the vital skills and knowledge your employer and the wider industry needs.
- Achieve the same level of qualification in the same amount of time as a traditional university student, while amassing up to 4 years’ work experience at the same time.
- Enjoy the same access to university facilities and student discounts as full-time students.
- Be provided with a workplace mentor and university mentor to help support your studies, and how your skills can be applied in work.
Find an Apprenticeship opportunity
If you’re looking for a new employer, you can find a Graduate Apprenticeship by searching and applying for job roles with participating employers. The best places to look are either on apprenticeships.scot, the main hub for employer recruitment, or directly with employers through their website. You’ll need a CV and cover letter, and each employer will provide a job description which includes details of the role, course, location, and university requirements.
Employers will have their own application processes, which will include an interview and may also include an assessment centre. Most Graduate Apprenticeships are advertised between January and August.
If you’re looking for advice on CVs and applications, interviewing and starting a new apprenticeship, there are a number of useful tools available via My World of Work.
Modern Apprentices
Modern Apprentices who are looking to continue their learning through their current employer via a Graduate Apprenticeship should follow the existing employer application process by completing our enquiry form. You need to have completed your Modern Apprenticeship before starting your Graduate Apprenticeship.