Apprentices

Welcome to your apprenticeship at Solent!

Higher apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships give you the opportunity to earn and learn, to upskill in your chosen field, and achieve recognised and transferable qualifications. This is completed without the cost of tuition fees and with the support of your employer. At Solent University, we know that while your expertise will be different to joining university from college as a full time student, it will still be a worthwhile and unforgettable experience.

What to expect

Your apprenticeship programme will have a timetable developed with your job in mind. The structure of our apprenticeships usually follow a blended format with some classroom contact and supported structured learning using our Solent Online Learning (SOL) platform. You may be studying on a day release model, weekend sessions or block learning, depending on the programme you join. Your assessments have been designed to take into account your course structure and employment demands. The 20% off-the-job requirement of your apprenticeship can be quickly and easily logged on SOL and will be discussed in your progress reviews to ensure you are on track and moving forwards.

Work/study balance

One of the biggest challenges when completing an apprenticeship course is managing your time effectively for work, life and learning. Read about Lewis's experience of his apprenticeship at Solent below. As you read, think about how you might start to prepare to manage your time so you can get the most out of your course while balancing other commitments.

How we support you

Student Hub

Most of our specialist support services are based around the Student Hub, a central space where you can access all of the information and support you may need during your time at University. The Student Hub is the first point of contact if you have any queries relating to your course, including questions about your timetable, assessments and extenuating circumstances.

Academic support

During your career you will have learnt a wide range of specialist skills and proficiencies. Despite this, you may find that when you arrive at university you are asked to do things that you have never done before. Our study skills and academic support services (Succeed@Solent) will be available throughout the duration of your course, offering advice and one-to-one support on a range of topics including:

• Public speaking and presentation
• English language skills
• Academic research
• Essay writing and referencing
• Revision techniques.

Find out more about the support services available to you from the Student Hub.

Hear from our apprentices