THE University of Bradford is set to provide more degree apprenticeships after being awarded funding from a national project. 

It has received £90,404 from the Office for Students to expand its degree apprenticeship programme following a successful funding bid.

This is part of an investment in Level 6 apprenticeship courses and places that are available in English higher education. 

A total of seven degree apprenticeships at the University of Bradford will benefit from this first wave of funding.

The University of Bradford currently offers degree apprenticeships, funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency, in Chartered Manager, Chemistry, Healthcare Science Practitioner, Nursing Associate Foundation, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Social Work.

Paul Watson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning, Teaching & Student Experience) at the University of Bradford, said: “We are delighted to have received funding from the Office for Students following our successful bid. 

“The funding allocation means that we can broaden the range of degree apprenticeship courses that are available at the University of Bradford. 

“These courses have already provided an excellent platform to help our students in the world of work, and we look forward to welcoming more students onto our courses and following their career progression.”