University of Dundee, Graduate Apprenticeship Places

The University of Dundee is one of the providers of a major new programme of Graduate Apprenticeships launched by Skills Development Scotland (SDS). Graduate Apprenticeships are a combination of work-based learning and high quality education, allowing both employers and students to benefit in a number of ways.

This fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship Programme gives you the opportunity to develop current or new members of your workforce (of all ages) to honours degree level, and at no additional cost to your business, in the following areas:

Employees spend one day per week on campus and the remainder of the week working in their role. At the end of four years, they will leave with a full honours degree. In addition to the one day per week, apprentices typically spend 6-9 hours per week on additional study (outside of their contracted hours). Our courses are fully funded, so there is no additional cost involved. We have to say no additional cost, as you still need to cover your employees salary for the day they are out of the business.

Each course has been designed around the needs of the industry, with a varied curriculum being taught alongside work-based learning. This allows apprentices to not only understand and appreciate the theory behind why things are done in the industry, but also experience how they are done through both practical and work-based learning. This combination of university and work-based learning has been shown to not only increase the individual’s knowledge and understanding but also broaden their skills and experience. Plus, they are transferring this knowledge straight back into their business!

How to apply

If you would like to put any of your employees forward for any of our courses, please contact Wayne Paul, Engagement Manger, via email at: w.paul@dundee.ac.uk with a copy of their CV (including current role and any qualifications, outlining subject and grade received) along with the name of the course they would like to apply for.

For further information, please visit the University of Dundee website.