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YOUR GUIDE TO

DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS

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EDUCATION, POWERED BY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCEImmersed in the FTSE 100 company and global leader in education - Pearson plc, Pearson Business School offers an education powered by industry experience; our courses are designed, developed and delivered by industry.

We have established Degree Apprenticeships with a range of employers, from large corporations to SMEs, a wide variety of roles means there’s a scheme to suit everyone with the right determination and dedication. Everything we do is in collaboration with industry, providing a real-world approach to teaching that means you’ll graduate with the skills required to get ahead!

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“WE’RE ADDRESSING THIS CHALLENGE BY WORKING WITH EMPLOYERS TO DELIVER DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS THAT COMBINE TRADITIONAL ACADEMIA WITH REAL ON THE JOB EXPERIENCE.”

ROXANNE STOCKWELLPrincipal of Pearson College London

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What is a Degree Apprenticeship?

Discover a new route into higher education. A Degree Apprenticeship could give you a head start, allowing you to combine university study with practical skills gained in the workplace and the security of a regular salary. As a Degree Apprentice you will split your time between university study (one day a week) and the workplace (4 days a week), this means your studies will relate directly to real-life business challenges that you’ll face in the office.

GET A DEGREE THAT WORKS

Benefits of a Degree Apprenticeship:

You’ll receive an annual salary paid by your employer

Your tuition fees will be paid in full and you will graduate with no student debt

Gain up to three years of invaluable work experience and leave university career ready

Graduate with a BA (Hons) Business Management degree validated by the University of Kent

Our degrees are co-designed by leading companies ensuring you gain the skills that employers are looking for

You’ll be taught by industry professionals - our tutors don’t just teach business, they live and breathe it, as they’ve all had successful careers in the industry

What will you study?

The degree will span 2-4 years (length dependent on employer) and your modules are designed to be flexible and to enable you to incorporate your learning in the workplace, with your academic learning in the classroom. The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) includes special modules which have been designed to allow you to achieve academic credit through work-based consultancy and research projects. These self-managed learning modules allow even greater autonomy, applying your skills and knowledge to a specialist area related to your work.

By your final year you will have developed a thorough understanding of the principles of business and will have had lots of exposure to real organisations, industry case studies and working practitioners. Your final year is focused on bringing everything you have learned together to develop your strategic view of business.

You will graduate with a BA (Hons) in Business Management and gain the Chartered Management Institute’s (CMI) Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.

Find out if you are suited to a Degree Apprenticeship by taking our quiz! pearsonbusinessschool.ac.uk/daquiz


L’Oréal Degree Apprenticeship Case Study

We caught up with L’Oréal Degree Apprentice Daniel Cook to give you an insight into his motivations for choosing a Degree Apprenticeship, offer tips for applying and describe his experience working at L’Oréal so far.

Why did you choose a Degree Apprenticeship

I chose a Degree Apprenticeship because of the professional experience it provides alongside your studies. It gives you your first step into the professional world that you might not get otherwise, and definitely gives you an advantage when looking for a job in the future.

What have you found most rewarding?

The experience I’m gaining academically and professionally is giving me the experience that businesses look for, and to have gained this experience at such a young age.

Tell us about a typical day at L’Oréal?

Every day is different! It’s fast paced and always changing. I’ve been given a lot of responsibility that I wouldn’t have been given had I not been on a Degree Apprenticeship. I’ve been given the opportunity to run projects, which was unexpected. What would you say to others who are considering a Degree Apprenticeship?

Do it! It’s probably the best decision I’ve ever made. It is something that challenges me, and no day is boring or slow.

“A DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP GIVES YOU YOUR FIRST STEP INTO THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD THAT YOU MIGHT NOT GET OTHERWISE AND DEFINITELY GIVES YOU AN ADVANTAGE WHEN LOOKING FOR A JOB IN THE FUTURE.”

DAN COOKL’Oréal Degree Apprentice


BBC Degree Apprenticeship Success Story

We had a chat with Charmaine Brome who has recently graduated and finished her Degree Apprenticeship programme with the BBC.

What was your favourite part of studying at Pearson College London?

Pearson College London was always looking for ways to expose its students to the business world and the events were great opportunities for networking and applying what was taught in the classroom.

The College was always looking at ways to improve and was always asking for feedback.

Where have you gone on to work and what will your role be?

I have stayed on at the BBC and I am working as a Business Coordinator with the Corporate Real Estate Projects. I provide business support for a corporate real estate project within the BBC. I am a central coordination point for my team so I manage the monthly report and just make sure all the Project Managers have the support they need.

How has this opportunity helped you get into the world of business?

The Degree Apprenticeship scheme allowed me to work and study at the same time so I was thrown directly into the world of business at the BBC. I worked in three different placements which exposed me to a lot of what happens in the background to keep the BBC ticking. Essentially, I had the best of both worlds as they paid for me to earn my degree while I worked. Pearson College London also nurtured an entrepreneurial spirit and created so many opportunities to get involved in industry days - I attended a few and the exposure was invaluable.

“PEARSON COLLEGE LONDON NURTURED AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IN THE STUDENTS AND IT WAS UP TO ALL STUDENTS TO TAKE AS MUCH AS THEY COULD! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO PUTTING THOSE SKILLS TO USE IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS.”

CHARMAINE BROMEBBC Degree Apprentice


Your Degree Apprenticeship Team:

As a Degree Apprentice it is fair to say that you are likely to be under more pressure than students who are on a traditional pathway. You are dealing with a triple whammy: work, academic studies and apprenticeship requirements. It is challenging, but so rewarding, we are also here to support you at every stage: from transitioning into the world of work and higher education, to the finishing line of your end-point assessment.

Nathalie Peach – Nathalie is Director of Work Integrated Learning, she has expertise in managing large complex projects and in working with business leaders to develop teams and individuals. Her experience ranges from working as a Senior Human Resources professional for L’Oréal, The Body Shop and Pearson.

Trevor Lovett – Trevor is the personal mentor for level 6 Degree Apprentices. In your final year, Trevor takes over from Clare, building on your skills and behaviours in order to guide you through to your end-point assessment and the completion of your apprenticeship.

Clare Little – Clare is the personal mentor for level 4 and 5 Degree Apprentices, she will support you in your 1st and 2nd years, your transition into higher education and the professional world. She will support you in all aspects of your Degree Apprenticeship journey.

Piers Veness – Piers is here to help you with your studies and getting to grip with your assignments. He will be holding group and one-to-one sessions, which will focus on common problem areas such as Harvard referencing and academic writing styles.

Meet your tutors

Dr. Elizabeth Miller is the Programme Leader for all Business Management Degrees, she has a PhD from the University of Sydney and an MSc from the University of Oxford. An award-winning teacher and writer, Elizabeth brings international experience to Pearson College London.

Dr. Iro Constantinou is our lecturer in research methods at Pearson College London. She completed her PhD at the University of Warwick and has an MA in English Education from King’s College London. She has extensive experience in HE teaching and has been a Teaching Associate in a number of universities in the UK.

John Clifford is Head of Law Programmes at Pearson Business School, he has worked in higher education management for over 25 years and held a number of senior positions. He has acquired a number of postgraduate degrees and is currently completing his PhD studies.

Dr. David Atkinson has been a Senior Lecturer in Marketing since 2009, he has a PhD from Manchester Metropolitan University, a Diploma in Direct and Interactive Marketing and an MSc by research in Strategic Management.

Simon Hall leads lectures and seminars for our Strategic Management and Strategic Business modules. He is former Chief Marketing Officer at Dell, with over 25 years experience in Information Technology and services. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of marketers.

Dr. Brian Terry leads lectures and seminars for our Operations and Leadership Management, Project Management and International Business modules. He is now Director at his own management consultancy firm and has remarkable international experience at board level.


Application journey

At Pearson Business School we recruit for Degree Apprentices all year round and often have brand new schemes with exciting new employers. The best way to stay up to date with all our latest schemes is to sign up to our vacancy alert list, this way you will be the first to hear about new schemes as soon as they go live.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntry requirements can vary with employers needs, but our entry requirements are generally as follows; you must be eligible to study in the UK, aged 18 and over at the start of the programme, hold a level 2 English and Maths at GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) and a passion for business.

APPLICATION PROCESSOur Degree Apprenticeships are extremely popular and we only have limited places available, so we recommend applying as soon as applications open!

“APPRENTICESHIP SCHEMES HAVE A VITAL ROLE TO PLAY IN CLOSING BRITAIN’S DIGITAL SKILLS GAP AND GROWING THE ECONOMY.”

JENNY TAYLORIBM Foundation Manager

01Stage 1 – You must complete an online application form that includes all the information that you would put on your CV; job history, predicted or achieved grades and a personal statement.

03Stage 3 – The next stage is a Professional Workshop, this will take place at Pearson College London and will consist of a group task, written task, an interview and a critical thinking test. This is often attended by the partner company and can be personalised to that specific role and company.

04Stage 4 – If you are successful in all the previous stages you will be invited to a company interview held at the offices of the specific organisation you have applied to. This is the final stage and if successful you will be a fully-fledged Degree Apprentice!

This isn’t a traditional route into higher education and the process is very thorough, because the chance to earn a salary, study a degree and graduate debt free is invaluable. However, don’t be put off, this is a fantastic opportunity for those who have the right determination and dedication.02

Stage 2 – You will then receive a core abilities test that you need to complete online, it takes 15 minutes and includes verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning questions.

You can keep up to date with all the latest vacancies by signing up to our Degree Apprenticeship waiting list at: pearsonbusinessschool.ac.uk/vacancyalerts


Frequently asked questions

Where will I work on my Degree Apprenticeship?

Some of the employer partners we have worked with in the past include small SME’s such as GetGeared to corporate giants Unilever, Moët Hennessy and IBM. We have a wide variety of roles that become available throughout the year, which means there is a scheme to suit everyone.

How do I know if a Degree Apprenticeship is right for me?

It’s difficult to be sure you’re making the right decision when choosing whether and how to continue your education, why not take our online quiz for fun, to see if you are suited to a Degree Apprenticeship at: pearsonbusinessschool.ac.uk/daquiz

How much time will I spend at work and at university?

Your time will be split 80% of the working week with your employer and 20% studying at the College, this usually translates to working at your respective employer Monday to Thursday and then attending Pearson Business School on Friday for lectures and seminars.

Will I be matched with an employer or do I have to find my own work?

You will apply to a scheme that will be advertised on the Pearson College London website. We advertise our schemes with specific companies so you’ll know exactly what company you’ll be applying to and what the role entails.

“WORKING ALONGSIDE STUDYING PROVIDES ME WITH AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO PUT MY STUDIES STRAIGHT INTO PRACTICE IN THE REAL WORLD, MEANING THE TWO REALLY DO GO HAND-IN-HAND.”

HOLLY GARRETTRotational Degree Apprentice


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