Degree apprenticeships
Our degree apprenticeships offer a perfect combination of earning and learning. You’ll get a head start on a rewarding career, with the salary to match, as you practically apply your university learning in projects that deliver real impact for customers and colleagues.
A wide range of opportunities
Opportunities in technology
Our technology doesn’t just support global banking, it helps shape the future of it – and your input on projects could have an impact on millions of customers across the world. Our technology apprenticeship is an amazing opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment in areas including cyber, data, engineering and technical business analysis.
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Sheffield: City of tech
Sheffield, rated as one of the UK’s best places to live, is home to HSBC’s Global Tech Hub. Here, you’ll collaborate with over 2,700 colleagues on cutting-edge technology in an environment that inspires innovation. The building’s focus on sustainable design reflects Sheffield’s reputation as one of Europe’s greenest cities. There’s also an on-site gym, restaurant, games areas, a café bar and a rooftop terrace with city views.
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Birmingham: Our UK HQ
Birmingham is home to our UK headquarters – and you’ll feel right at home in Europe’s youngest city where 40 per cent of the population is under 25. Our building accommodates up to 2,500 colleagues and inspires collaboration, connection and learning, and is the location of HSBC’s UK University. There’s also an on-site gym, restaurant, games area, café bar and an outdoor area for barbeques.
Explore opportunitiesYour degree apprenticeship journey
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Transition to work
Resources to support you in the first few weeks and months to develop core professional skills.
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Induction training
Helps you connect your interests and personal skills with our purpose and values and understand how the bank works.
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Off-the-job learning
Time away from your job to attend classes, and study for your degree apprenticeship qualification.
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On-the-job development
Apply the concepts you learn during your study to real-world situations, problems and challenges.
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Technical skills training and qualifications
Formal sessions to develop the further skills needed for your role with the option for additional professional qualifications or certifications, where relevant to your role.
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Digital and data literacy
Interactive workshops to ensure your skills are future-proofed and the opportunity to join our AI Ambassador Network.
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Speaker series
Hear from internal and external experts on key skills topics and the bank’s strategic priorities.
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Ongoing learning
Free access to online learning platforms including HSBC University and LinkedIn Learning.
Frequently asked questions
An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to work full-time and earn while you study for your degree. It allows you to apply your learnings from your studies to a real-world environment, enabling you to focus on your academic and professional development at the same time.
It can be hard work at times, but you are fully supported by your manager, HSBC development advisor, university lecturers and a dedicated external skills coach. You will also get agreed time away from your role to complete your academic studies.
This will depend on the programme you are applying for. This information is included in the detailed programme descriptions that you’ll find in the apply section of the website when applications open.
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