Title page
Contents
Summary 4
1. What are degree apprenticeships? 9
1.1. How are degree apprenticeships different from other work experience degrees? 10
1.2. Which employers and universities offer degree apprenticeships? 11
1.3. How are courses structured? 13
2. Regulation 15
2.1. Bodies responsible for regulating degree apprenticeships 15
2.2. Degree apprenticeship 'standards' 16
3. Funding 18
3.1. The apprenticeship levy 18
3.2. Government funding for degree apprenticeships 19
3.3. Financial support for degree apprentices 21
4. Take-up and achievement 22
4.1. Starters 22
4.2. Comparisons with higher education entrants 24
4.3. Subjects 26
4.4. Achievements 27
5. Commentary 29
5.1. Benefits of degree apprenticeships 29
5.2. Use of levy funding for degree apprenticeships 29
5.3. Social mobility 31
5.4. Engagement with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) 33