Courses start in September and fill up quickly, so apply now!

Who Can Apply?


To qualify you must be a resident in Scotland and be over 16 years of age, with no upper age limit.

You can either be in employment or apply for a suitable vacancy. If you are already working, proof of employment is required as part of your application.

Applicants must also have relevant qualifications and/or work experience, you can find out more about entry requirements on our GA course listings.

Already have a degree? You can still apply for a Graduate Apprenticeship, as long as you don't already have a similar degree in your chosen subject area.

鈥淕etting exposure to the industry is important, you get to sample lots of different aspects of the business, which lets you figure out what it is you want to do before you commit to one path.鈥

Rowan Whitton

Apprentice Web Developer at Cortex, studying BSc IT Management for Business

How does it work? 

Intake for our Graduate Apprenticeships is in September and the application deadline is subject to availability (contact to enquire).

While on the GA you spend 80% of your time in work and 20% in university lectures and tutorials. As you progress through the apprenticeship, more of your job role is used to gain credits for your degree. The blend between work and learning means you get your degree in a maximum of 4 years, the same as an on-campus course.

You will be supported through mentorship from both the university and your employer to advise on all aspects of study and work. Regular progress meetings are also held between you, your employer and the university.

Assessments are through a mixture of class tests, exams, reports and individual & group projects, all while blending work and learning as much as possible.

You can apply directly through the Apprenticeships Scotland website for the latest vacancies. If you are already employed, get in touch with the Graduate Apprenticeship team at Edinburgh Napier and we can discuss options with you and your employer.

Note: All applicants are subject to eligibility checks, and must provide proof of date of birth, residency and employment upon application.

Search and Apply for Vacancies


Search and apply for Graduate Apprenticeships on .  You鈥檒l need a CV, and we recommend checking the website regularly for new vacancies.

Already in work?


Get in touch with us GA@napier.ac.uk and we can arrange a chat. You will need support from your employer, and your job role must be relevant to your chosen subject area.