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National Apprenticeship Week 2026

Apprenticeship Fair - Saturday 7 February 2026

Earn while you learn, gain industry experience, a university qualification, and a salary - all at the same time.

It's your chance to meet and speak to leading employers, discover higher and degree apprenticeship programmes across a wide range of industries.

Learn more and book your place

This is our place, built around you.

We're a revolutionary, modern university built for change. We offer personalised, supportive teaching that will nurture you and immersive, practical learning experiences that will help turn your possibility into reality.

I have been given so many opportunities that I would never get in my life, it really is a gateway of endless networking and connections.
Rico Lee

Esports student

Upcoming events


7 February

Apprenticeships Fair 2026

Join us and meet leading employers, explore higher and degree apprenticeship opportunities and get direct insight into real career pathways.

10 February

Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE - Postgraduate Webinar Series

Hear from our academic team about the Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE, course content, teaching practice, and career pathways.

11 February

MSc Forensic Science - Postgraduate Webinar Series

Explore our hands-on MSc Forensic Science course and how it prepares you for a dynamic postgraduate career in forensic investigation.

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