Higher / Degree Apprenticeships

What to expect

Why build a career in Technology in our global business? Because this is where some of the industry’s biggest innovations were born – and you could create the next. Join us and work alongside industry experts who are behind major leaps in FinTech. You’ll be following our innovative learning programme which includes on-the-job training and valuable hands-on experience.

Come and work side by side with the brains behind our tech. This is more than just learning how to code; you’ll take on real, challenging work from the very start as you design, install, test, and maintain new and existing systems. Together, let's continue designing innovative solutions, products and services for our colleagues, clients, and customers around the world.

Are you eligible?

In Scotland, it’s 4 Highers (or equivalent) at BBBB including Maths and ideally two science subjects.

In England, it’s 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BCC.

We welcome all experience, whether you've studied computer science at school and are familiar with programming or if you just simply have an interest in it - there's a place for you on our programme. What you do need though is the will to learn and the commitment to see your programme through. And of course, you’ll need a keen interest in helping us create the future of our bank. Ready to think differently about what’s possible in the tech world? Bring your ideas here.

What to expect

Why build a career in Technology in our global business? Because this is where some of the industry’s biggest innovations were born – and you could create the next. Join us and work alongside industry experts who are behind major leaps in FinTech. You’ll be following our innovative learning programme which includes on-the-job training and valuable hands-on experience.

Our Technology Apprenticeship is the perfect option if you want a rewarding technology career that isn't just focused on writing code. Even if you have no technology experience, your university studies will equip you with the foundations of programming, data analysis and technology and your role at Barclays will enable you to apply that to the real world. Whether you're a Business Analyst focusing on analysing and presenting data to stakeholders, or you're a Project Manager supporting developers to build and launch a new app. If you're a problem solver by nature and communication skills come naturally to you, this programme is the perfect way to launch your career in tech.

Are you eligible?

In Scotland, you’ll need 4 Highers (or equivalent) at BBBB including Maths and English.

In England, it’s 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BCC.

Technology roles are wide-ranging – so you don’t have to become a coder to thrive here. What you do need though is the will to learn and the commitment to see your programme through. And of course, you’ll need a keen interest in helping us create the future of our bank. Ready to think differently about what’s possible in the tech world? Bring your ideas here.

What to expect

Why build a career in Technology in our global business? Because this is where some of the industry’s biggest innovations were born – and you could create the next. Join us and work alongside industry experts who are behind major leaps in FinTech. You’ll be following our innovative learning programme which includes on-the-job training and valuable hands-on experience.

Our Cyber and Security team are central to defending the bank (DTB) So you'll have the opportunity to play a key part in keeping our customers, clients and colleagues safe in a world full of 21st century digital threats. Defending the bank can be reactive or proactive, and whether you're placed in strategic intelligence, operational or tactical, we'll give you all of the resources you need to kick-start a career in one of the most impactful areas of the bank.

Are you eligible?

In Scotland, you’ll need 4 Highers (or equivalent) at BBBB including Maths and English.

In England, it’s 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BCC.

Technology roles are wide-ranging – so you don’t have to become a coder to thrive here. What you do need though is the will to learn and the commitment to see your programme through. And of course, you’ll need a keen interest in helping us create the future of our bank. Ready to think differently about what’s possible in the tech world? Bring your ideas here.

What to expect

No banking service happens by magic. But that’s how we’d like it to feel for our customers. And to do that, there’s one team we turn to: Operations. As an Apprentice in Operations, your data-driven observations could completely transform the way we work, what we offer and the technology we use. Working in Operations gives you the opportunity to be at the very centre of the business, with day-to-day exposure of many different areas of the bank.

If you’re not yet sure what career path best suits you, then working in Operations at Barclays offers the opportunity to explore different roles that will help you discover which area of the bank you can truly thrive in. You could be placed in a team that helps provide financial services to a large client base across our Private Bank and Wealth divisions, client reporting and reviewing tax packs, account opening and quality assurance reviews, risk awareness across Barclays colleagues, lending operations or even investigating fraud claims. There’s endless opportunity to apply your studies to real and purposeful operational work, whilst giving you the wide-spanning coverage to help you learn and progress.

Are you eligible?

In Scotland you’ll need 4 Highers at Grades BBBB including Maths and English (or equivalent HND, HNC, B’ Tech L3)

In England, you’ll need 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BBC.

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation.

What to expect

Understanding the aspirations and needs of our customers is fundamental to everything we do at Barclays. One in two UK adults are Barclays customers, so it’s no exaggeration to say our work affects the lives of millions. In the UX Design team, you'll combine deep insight with creative imagination to design systems and processes that make every customer’s banking experience easier, more efficient, and more intuitive – whether in the digital or the physical world.

You’ll join our diverse 200-strong team of Design professionals, where you’ll gain a wealth of practical experience on the job, designing and implementing services and applications that our customers will truly value. At the end of your programme, you’ll not only have gained a degree with our support – you’ll have the foundation for a rewarding career, either as a UX Designer or a Design Researcher.

Are you eligible?

For UX Design Degree Apprenticeship roles in England, that’s 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BCC.

In Scotland you'll need 3 Highers at Grades BCC (or equivalent HND, HNC, B’ Tech L3)

You don’t need any previous UX experience to thrive here, however, curiosity is essential: you’ll be fascinated about problem solving and how to make things better, and you’ll share our commitment to making a significant difference to people’s lives.

What to expect

Risk is part of every single transaction, every product, every service and every decision that Barclays makes or delivers. We work hard to adapt to the changing financial landscape, technology and the needs of our customers and business, and that makes risk an exciting, complex and varied place to build a career. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate across multiple areas within Risk, including credit, market, operational, climate and treasury, gaining deep knowledge of your area and its importance to the bank.

Are you eligible?

In Scotland you'll need 3 Highers at Grades BCC (or equivalent HND, HNC, B’ Tech L3)

In England, you’ll need 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BCC.

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation.

What to expect

Internal Audit is an independent control function that’s critical to our business right around the world. You'll join a team that provides independent, reliable, insightful, and timely assurance to the whole business about effective governance, risk management and how we can control current and evolving risks. We’ve built a reputation across financial services for our innovative thinking and approach — and we want you to get involved in thinking about how we can drive change whilst our global management team help support your career development.

Are you eligible?

In Scotland you'll need 3 Highers at Grades BCC (or equivalent HND, HNC, B’ Tech L3)

In England, you’ll need 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BCC.

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation.

What to expect

Compliance is a critical function at Barclays. You'll join a team that's central to guiding the business through the evolving world of regulations and establish risk-mitigating controls to protect our reputation. You'll focus on continuing investment in our risk management capabilities, along with simplifying, automating, and digitising our processes wherever possible, and delivering industry-leading compliance analytics.

Are you eligible?

In England, you’ll need 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BCC.

In Scotland you'll need 3 Highers at Grades BCC (or equivalent HND, HNC, B’ Tech L3)

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation.

What to expect

The better we understand the numbers, the better our decisions — and our performance — will be. Finance (including Treasury) oversees financial control, reporting and forecasting, as well as product control. It also monitors budgets and gives us accurate, high quality management and financial information. But our Finance teams aren’t just experts at interpreting figures — they’re also business managers who help drive strategy and keep us on track. Join us, and you’ll be part of truly bank-wide team that makes us competitive on a global scale.

Are you eligible?

In Scotland you'll need 3 Highers at Grades BCC (or equivalent HND, HNC, B’ Tech L3)

In England, you’ll need 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BCC.

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation.

What to expect

At Barclays, we are committed to transforming the lives of our customers, colleagues and communities, and data is increasingly important in helping us to do that. Through advanced analytics, we understand our customers, build relationships with them and develop the products and solutions that will meet their needs in a complex and changing world. It’s also how we, as a business, make decisions that will allow us to adapt, change and increase our competitive advantage through innovation. And because this is a rapidly changing landscape, Data Analytics at Barclays is a fast-paced, ever-expanding, and hugely exciting place to be.

You’ll play a key role in the end-to-end delivery of the analytical projects. Acting as a trusted advisor to our clients, you will start by understanding complex business problems and then design and building analytics and data science solutions (including models) to drive a commercial business or customer outcomes or benefits.

Your work will cover a wide range of different areas such as pricing optimisation, customer segmentations, product development, targeting, affordability risk and predictive modelling – across all BUK Retail and Business Banking customers and all product lines form mortgages to credit cards.

Are you eligible?

In England, you’ll need 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BCC.

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation.

What to expect

While the retail banking sector caters for small businesses, corporate banking at Barclays provides services tailored to meet the needs of larger companies. You'll be part of a team that offers world-class banking services - from lending to cash and liquidity management - across the globe.

As an Apprentice, you could be working in the UK Corporate Banking team, offering expert industry insight across every sector - from restaurants to law firms, delivering appropriate solutions and maximising overall customer satisfaction.

You could also work within the Transaction Banking team, addressing the operational needs and day-to-day transactions of corporate customers. You'll work within a product area to support with the development, management and delivery of transaction banking solutions including planning, commercials, client experience and risk management.

Are you eligible?

First, you’ll need the right qualifications. You'll need 112 UCAS points (typically 'A' Level grades BBC) and Grade C or 4 in English and Maths GCSE.

What to expect

As an Apprentice in Human Resources, you could be working in a variety of different teams from People Analytics and Culture to Employee Relations whilst working towards a professional qualification that can be a degree or CIPD equivalent (depending on the role).

You’ll be joining a global function within the bank where you’ll play a part in making Barclays a great place to work by ensuring colleague experience is at the heart of everything you do. You could be leveraging our people and business data to make informed decisions about HR products and services, adapting, designing, and implementing policies to support our colleagues or help deliver large scale employee life cycle events such as performance management and promotions.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility for this programme is dependent on the specific role, but generally for the HR Apprenticeship programme in Scotland, you'll need 3 Highers at Grades BBB (or equivalent HND, HNC, B’ Tech L3) And in England, you need 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at BCC.

What to expect

The Transaction Banking division collaborates closely with the Corporate and Investment Bank, offering vital assistance to clients for their essential daily business functions. Our objective is to become the premier provider of digitally empowered working capital and transaction banking solutions to clients both domestically and globally. The division is made up of various expert teams, each specialising in payments services, control, change, data, customer experience, and digital initiatives.

Working within the Transaction Banking team, you may be addressing the operational needs and day-to-day transactions of corporate customers. You'll work within a product area to support with the development, management and delivery of transaction banking solutions including planning, commercials, client experience and risk management.

Are you eligible?

First, you’ll need the right qualifications. You'll need 112 UCAS points (typically 'A' Level grades BBC) and Grade C or 4 in English and Maths GCSE

To make the most of this opportunity, you’ll be great at communicating and collaborating. Motivated by pace and pressure, you’ll be driven to achieve — and to do it right. You’ll also be customer-obsessed, ready to develop a deep understanding of what we do, why we do it, and how your role impacts on our business outcomes. These are qualities that people at Barclays have in abundance, and we’ll help you develop and strengthen them from the day you arrive.

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation.

What to expect

The International Corporate Bank fuses the power of the corporate and investment bank, that allows us to anchor our relations with the world's most significant organisations by offering lending, trade finance, cash management, liquidity, digital banking, and hedging solutions to our clients. We are focused on developing lasting relationships with Barclays’ clients and providing them with the right products and solutions at any given time.

Are you eligible?

First, you’ll need the right qualifications. You'll need 112 UCAS points (typically 'A' Level grades BBC) and Grade C or 4 in English and Maths GCSE

To make the most of this opportunity, you’ll be great at communicating and collaborating. Motivated by pace and pressure, you’ll be driven to achieve — and to do it right. You’ll also be customer-obsessed, ready to develop a deep understanding of what we do, why we do it, and how your role impacts on our business outcomes. These are qualities that people at Barclays have in abundance, and we’ll help you develop and strengthen them from the day you arrive.

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation.

What to expect

UK Corporate Bank supports large and medium Corporate clients within the UK, compromising of specialist businesses each of which are market leaders in the UK market; Large Corporate, Medium Corporate, Public Sector and Real Estate. Supporting the entire range of clients’ needs from day to day banking through to complex corporate financing arrangements. As a UK Corporate banking colleague you will be responsible for supporting your clients gain access to all of Barclays group solutions including Barclaycard and Personal Banking.

As an Apprentice, you could be working in the UK Corporate Banking team, offering expert industry insight across every sector - from restaurants to law firms, delivering appropriate solutions and maximising overall customer satisfaction.

Are you eligible?

First, you’ll need the right qualifications. You'll need 112 UCAS points (typically 'A' Level grades BBC) and Grade C or 4 in English and Maths GCSE

To make the most of this opportunity, you’ll be great at communicating and collaborating. Motivated by pace and pressure, you’ll be driven to achieve — and to do it right. You’ll also be customer-obsessed, ready to develop a deep understanding of what we do, why we do it, and how your role impacts on our business outcomes. These are qualities that people at Barclays have in abundance, and we’ll help you develop and strengthen them from the day you arrive.

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation.