Professional Economist - Higher Apprenticeship - BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
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Higher Apprenticeship at Level 5

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OCT-25

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This four-year Professional Economist Degree Apprenticeship Programme is based on interactive e-learning, on and off-site academic support and one residential week at the University of Kent, Canterbury campus. The degree apprenticeship will be delivered using a blended learning approach. This will include directed self-learning via the universities e-learning platform, and face to face teaching close to work places.The work of a professional economist typically involves:identifying an issue ...Read more

This four-year Professional Economist Degree Apprenticeship Programme is based on interactive e-learning, on and off-site academic support and one residential week at the University of Kent, Canterbury campus. The degree apprenticeship will be delivered using a blended learning approach. This will include directed self-learning via the universities e-learning platform, and face to face teaching close to work places.

The work of a professional economist typically involves:

  • identifying an issue that affects their organisation
  • approaching it by analysing data
  • drawing on their knowledge of economic theory to interpret the data or make informed predictions about the future
  • communicating their findings with clarity to other economist and non-economists

The development of the Professional Economist Degree Apprenticeship Programme was led by the GES. The programme is also open to private and public sector agencies and firms that employ economists.

The University of Kent was selected by the GES to be the sole provider, due to the strength of our economics courses and the support provided to apprentices.

Degree apprentices obtain both a university degree and an apprentice qualification. The Professional Economist Degree Apprenticeship is integrated in that the End Point Assessment for the apprenticeship qualification is part of the degree programme and is delivered and assessed by the School of Economics at Kent.

Degree apprentices receive a salary, have an employment contract, spend a minimum of 20% of their work time on off-job (academic) training and pay no tuition fees. The off and on job training is designed to fit the roles apprentices will take on after completion of their two qualifications.

The University of Kents School of Economics developed the curriculum in consultation with a range of economists and the GES. The content and delivery is different from conventional UK economics degrees. It is geared to the needs of those working as economists in the private and public sectors. The curriculum takes an applied, data based and practical approach to the teaching and learning of economics, and includes the development of such important skills as planning, team working, adaptability and leadership.

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Learners do not pay tuition fees and will receive a salary paid by the employer. The government apprentice levy pot provides funding that covers the tuition costs of the Professional Economist Degree Apprenticeship Programme.

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Learners do not pay tuition fees and will receive a salary paid by the employer. The government apprentice levy pot provides funding that covers the tuition costs of the Professional Economist Degree Apprenticeship Programme.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Learners do not pay tuition fees and will receive a salary paid by the employer. The government apprentice levy pot provides funding that covers the tuition costs of the Professional Economist Degree Apprenticeship Programme.

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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