Level 7 Apprenticeships

Level 7 (postgraduate) apprenticeships are suitable for people who want to take their career to the next level through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. There is a broad range of degree apprenticeships available at the University of Birmingham to support lifelong learning. For example, we offer a range of Senior Leader degree apprenticeships tailored to the private, public and healthcare sectors, as well as bespoke courses for Rail.   

Level 7 programmes are taught on a part time basis and are aimed at those already employed in a managerial role. 

We know that deciding on a Level 7 programme is a significant decision and we welcome contact to discuss these programmes in more detail with you. If you are interested in finding out more, please email degreeapps@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Alternatively, further details on our degree apprenticeship programmes are outlined below:

Senior Leader

The University of Birmingham offers a range of Senior Leadership Level 7 Degree Apprenticeships, with a focus on different sector needs. 

PGDip Business Administration course details 

Our Business Administration Level 7 Apprenticeship, aligned to the Senior Leader Apprenticeship Standard, represents a new and exciting opportunity to gain a Postgraduate Diploma, supported by employers and funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.

PGDip Public Management and Leadership course details 

Our Public Management and Leadership Level 7 Apprenticeship, aligned to the Senior Leader Apprenticeship Standard, provides participants with the practical knowledge and skills required to be an effective and dynamic leader across the public sector, funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.

PGDip Health and Care System Leadership course details 

Our Health and Care Systems Leadership Level 7 Apprenticeship, aligned to the Senior Leader Apprenticeship Standard, provides participants with the practical knowledge and understanding required for leading across a range of health and care systems, funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.

PGDip Educational Leadership course details

Our Educational Leadership Level 7 Apprenticeship, aligned to the Senior Leader Apprenticeship Standard, provides participants with the practical knowledge and understanding required for leadership and expert practice in schools, funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.

Systems Thinking and Leadership Practitioner

Systems Thinking and Leadership Practitioner course details

Our Systems Thinking and Leadership Practitioner Level 7 Apprenticeship will help you to develop the skills, capabilities, and theoretical knowledge needed to support middle to senior leaders and project managers to become effective Systems Practitioners capable of leading systemic change.

Rail and Rail Systems Principal Engineer

MSc Railway Systems Engineering and Integration course details

Our Rail and Rail Systems Principle Engineer Level 7 Apprenticeship provides participants with the practical knowledge and understanding required for industry wide leadership across a range of rail specialisms, funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.

Rail and Rail Systems Principal Engineer Factsheet (166 Kb)

The University of Birmingham offers a Level 7 programme against the Rail & Rail Systems Principal Engineer Apprenticeship Standard. 

Advanced Clinical Practitioner

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice course details

Our Advanced Clinical Practice Level 7 Apprenticeship, aligned to the Advanced Clinical Practitioner Standard and the Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England, allows registered allied health professionals, nurses and midwives to develop the practical knowledge and theoretical understanding required to undertake advanced clinical practice roles across the healthcare sector, funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard

Chartered Town Planner

MSc Urban and Regional Planning

Our Chartered Town Planner Level 7 Apprenticeship, aligned to the Chartered Town Planner Standard, is fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and offers a route for new and existing employees to progress into professional planning roles in related fields.

Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship Standard

Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineering Level 7 Apprenticeship

Our Geotechnical Engineer Level 7 Apprenticeship provides apprentices with a broad understanding of how to model and analyse the ground in relation to natural and engineering processes. 

Geotechnical Engineering Apprenticeship Standard

Midwifery

MSc Midwifery Course

In addition to the MSc in Midwifery, for learners who are currently employed in an appropriate clinical role, we now offer a Midwifery Apprenticeship. This represents a new and exciting opportunity for learners to gain an MSc in Midwifery funded by an employer’s apprenticeship levy. This route requires the support of employers and brings together university study and the invaluable on-the-job training typical of an apprenticeship. Please get in touch with our Apprenticeships Team if you think this opportunity might be right for you.

Midwifery Apprenticeship Standard