<h4>What is it?</h4> <p>A Level 7 Apprenticeship is a postgraduate level qualification and is usually taken as part of a degree apprenticeship.</p> <p>Level 7 apprenticeships are the highest level equivalent to a master's degree, combining full-time employment with higher level study. They typically last 3–6 years, allowing professionals to gain professional qualifications (or Master's degrees) without tuition fees, often receiving salaries of £30,000+ per.</p> <ul><li><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true"><strong>Funding Changes (2026):</strong> From 1 Jan 2026, government funding for Level 7 is restricted to apprentices aged 16-21, or under 25 with an EHC plan/care leaver status.</span></li><li><span class="T286Pc" data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true"><strong>Examples:</strong> Solicitor, Senior Journalist, Research Scientist, Architect, Audit Professional</span></li></ul> <p><a href="https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships" target="_blank">Click to find out which Degree Apprenticeships are on offer.</a> </p> <h4>Where could I study?</h4> <p>Apprentices split their time between university study and the workplace and are employed throughout – gaining a full bachelor’s or master’s degree from a top university while earning a wage and getting real on-the-job experience in their chosen profession. Sometimes you can attend a further education college who may work in partnership with a university to deliver Degree Apprenticeships. </p> <h4>How long will it take me?</h4> <p>A Level 7 Apprenticeship takes 3 - 6 years to complete depending on the place of study.</p> <h4></h4>