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Since launching ten years ago, Degree Apprenticeships at the University of Exeter have moved from an ambitious pilot to a flagship model of inclusion, impact-driven higher education and the results speak for themselves.

Over the years, the University has achieved great outcomes, winning awards from ATA, the British Academy of Management and QS, with our apprentices being named in Rising Star awards, the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards and National Apprenticeship Awards to name but a few examples.

In 2024/25, Exeter’s Degree level apprenticeships achieved;

• 84% on-time achievement rate
• 97% pass rate
• 83% retention

This is significantly higher than the national Degree Apprenticeship achievement rate of 68.8%.

In our management and leadership programmes, the standard is exceptionally high. The following cohorts achieved high percentages of students graduating with distinctions.

• 74% of Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• 83% of Digital Technology Solutions Professionals
• 97% of Senior Leaders

These outcomes reflect not just rigorous academic standards, but a learning model intentionally designed to support every apprentice from their starting point whatever their background or prior experience.

Apprentice achievements

Our apprentices shine brightly on regional and national stages, earning awards that celebrate their talent, ambition, and impact in the workplace. Their achievements reflect the true spirit of Degree Apprenticeships, learning with purpose, contributing with confidence, and driving meaningful change in their organisations and communities. We are immensely proud of the growing number of apprentices who talent, dedication and impact are being recognised nationally as each year they excel across a wide range of industry, professional body and national award platforms and we celebrate these outstanding individuals.