Work and learn with an apprenticeship
Get a head start on your career – our apprenticeships offer the opportunity to earn while you learn from some of the best in the industry. They’re suitable for anyone looking to retrain or as an alternative to full-time university study. Build a global career without building up the student debt.
Your path to a great career
Degree apprenticeships
Whether you’re a school leaver, switching careers, or returning after a career break, degree apprenticeships offer the best of both worlds – paid work (the bulk of your time) and degree-level study, without having to pay your own tuition fees. Ideal if you’re practical, enjoy learning on the job and want to progress quickly in your chosen field.
Explore our opportunities
Regional locations
Sheffield
Our Sheffield Tech Centre is the location of our technology apprenticeships. Join us and you’ll be learning from some of the world’s leading technologists as you transform systems and processes for millions of customers and colleagues worldwide.
Birmingham
Birmingham is our UK Headquarters and the primary location for all other apprenticeship programmes. Apprentices in Birmingham work across the organisation, supporting our financial services business in several ways. They work with customers of all types and sizes, ensuring that HSBC leads the way in delivering exceptional experiences.
Other UK locations
We also have some apprenticeship opportunities in locations such as Leeds, Manchester, Hamilton and London.
Why an apprenticeship at HSBC?
A career at HSBC can take you in directions you probably never thought were possible – and you won’t be doing it alone. From day one, you’ll be part of a global community of over 200,000 colleagues. You’ll be supported through every step – from your initial transition into the world of work, to structured development plans when you’re here, you’ll get everything you need to build your career at one of the world’s largest financial institutions.
Who can apply?
If you’re 16 or over, live in the UK and are not already in full-time education, our apprenticeships are here for you. If you have drive, resilience, great communication skills and an ability to learn quickly, then we’ll teach you all the technical skills you’ll need to succeed.
Frequently asked questions
The academic qualification required will differ across our programmes. They’re listed on the detailed programme descriptions that you’ll find in the apply section of the website when applications open.
The difference is the level of qualification. On a degree apprenticeship you study for a degree or other degree-level qualification. On a modern/foundation apprenticeship you study towards a GCSE or A-level equivalent qualification (depending on the level of the apprenticeship).
We offer apprenticeships around the UK. While most of our apprenticeships are in our Birmingham or Sheffield office, we can have opportunities in other locations such as Leeds, Manchester, Chester, London and Hamilton. To be advised when opportunities arise, join our Talent Community
The duration will vary depending on the programme. Most degree apprenticeship programmes currently offered take around 3 years. Full details can be found in the programme descriptions that you’ll find in the apply section of the website when applications open.
In general HSBC supports hybrid working. There will be an expectation for you to be in the office for most of your working week – the exact number of days per week varies across teams. As someone new to the team, we do encourage you to come into the office as often as you can to interact with your peers and learn from your colleagues.
You’ll have an extensive working history, brilliant network, and excellent foundations for a long and varied career. We’ll support you in finding your final role, whether that’s with the same team you’ve worked within, or another team within your business line.