BA (Hons) Modelmaking for Industry: Degree Apprenticeship

Contact us at apprenticeships@aub.ac.uk for more information about how you might apply for our BA (Hons) Modelmaking for Industry degree apprenticeship, or to arrange a meeting to discuss any questions you may have. Our apprenticeships have one intake a year, with work and classes starting in September.

You can also find out about the apprenticeships that we offer at our Open Days, on campus and online. Discover more information about becoming an apprentice on the UK government website.

It’s important to note how you can apply for a place on an apprenticeship, as the route is different from a traditional route into higher education.

To start a degree apprenticeship, you must apply for a relevant job with an employer offering the programme. It’s a competitive recruitment process. In contrast, an undergraduate course is accessed through UCAS, allowing students to apply directly to any available university course without needing a specific job offer.

You can explore apprenticeship vacancies on the GOV.UK website. In addition to these opportunities, Heatherwick Studios is also offering positions.

A degree apprenticeship combines full-time paid employment with part-time university study, leading to a degree without tuition fees or student debt. It’s ideal for gaining practical experience, earning while learning, and building a career from day one.

However, apprentices have less campus life and limited flexibility in choosing modules. An undergraduate degree, by contrast, offers a more traditional university experience with greater academic focus and flexibility, including extracurricular opportunities and broader networking. But it typically involves full-time study and student loans.

Both routes lead to a degree, but the learning style, lifestyle, and career paths differ significantly.