Apprenticeships

Build your career at the Bank with our level 4 or degree-level programme

Our programmes

  • This programme is designed to help you get started in your career, while studying for a level 4 qualification. 

    This could be right for you if you:

    • are keen to start your career and earn a salary
    • would like to study for a further qualification
    • are looking to develop your business and technical skills
    • are eager to gain a unique insight into the workings of the UK's central bank

    To apply for this programme you must:

    • have at least five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above (including English and maths)
    • have or be predicted at least 72 UCAS points from up to three A levels (or equivalent)

    What to expect

    We start by giving you an introduction to the many areas of work around the Bank of England. You will get an idea of the breath of specialist roles across the organisation. You will also receive training sessions which focus on essential skills. 

    We will enrol you in a part-time level 4 qualification. Your course will give you knowledge that complements the skills and invaluable on-the-job learning that you will gain while working here.

    We want to help you succeed, so you will get sufficient time and support to balance your studies with work. As part of the apprenticeship, we allocate 20% of your working hours to study. You will have the support of your line manager and our Future Talent team will be on hand throughout the programme.

    If you are driven and keen to learn and build a career this could be a good option for you.

    We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

    How you could develop

    If you are interested, the next step is to choose between the following streams: 

    Business Analyst (QA)

    This programme equips apprentices with the skills to drive business and digital change through data analysis, allowing them to make informed decisions across various industries. With a flexible 15-month learning journey that combines online and practical methodologies, apprentices gain valuable workplace skills and earn membership in BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, upon completion.

    Business analyst / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

    If you are successful, we could allocate you to one of the following areas:

    London

    • Central Operations
    • Technology

    Data Analyst (JustIT)

    The main role of a data analyst is to collect, organise and study data to provide business insight. You will manage, cleanse, manipulate, abstract and aggregate data. You will also work with the data to conduct a range of analytical studies.

    You will play a key role in producing high-quality datasets and supporting economists in their work. When you complete this programme, you will be certified in Data Analysis Tools and Data Analysis Concepts. 

    Data analyst/Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

    If you are successful, you could be allocated to one of the following areas:

    London

    • Strategic Change and Operations
    • Supervisory Risk Specialist (SRS)

  •  

    This programme is designed to help you get started in your career, while studying towards a fully funded degree (degree studies can take up to 48 months). 

    This could be right for you if you are:

    • keen to start your career and earn a salary
    • looking to study for a fully funded degree
    • keen to develop your business and technical skills
    • eager to gain a unique insight into the workings of the UK's central bank

    To apply for the Degree Apprenticeship you must meet the below requirements:

    • for the Data Science and Digital and Technology Solutions streams, you must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) and above (including English and maths); you will also need to have achieved or be predicted to achieve three A levels at BBB (or equivalent)
    • for the professional economist and financial services professional streams, you must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) and above (including English), with maths at grade 6 (or B); you will also need to have achieved or be predicted to achieve three A levels at BBB (or equivalent)

    What to expect

    We start by giving you an introduction to the many areas of work around the Bank of England. You will get an idea of the breath of specialist roles across the organisation. You will also receive training sessions which focus on essential skills. 

    We will enrol you in a part-time undergraduate degree at a reputable university. Your course will give you knowledge that complements the skills and invaluable on-the-job learning that you will gain while working here.

    We want to help you succeed, so you will get sufficient time and support to balance your studies with work. As part of the apprenticeship, we allocate 20% of your working hours to study. You will have the support of your line manager and our Future Talent team will be on hand throughout the programme.

    If you are driven and keen to learn and build a career this could be a good option for you.

    We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

    How you could develop

    If you are interested in the Bank’s Degree Apprenticeship programme, the next step is to choose between the following opportunities:

    Data Science – Northeastern University 

    Data scientists continuously seek to expand and develop their technical skills. They can draw upon a range of knowledge from a variety of fields and organisations.

    To apply, you will need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) or above, including English and maths. You will also need to have achieved or be predicted three A levels (maths is desirable) at BBB or above (120 UCAS points).

    Data scientist (integrated degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

    If you are successful, we could allocate you too one of the following areas:

    London

    • Prudential Policy 
    • Supervisory Risk Specialist
    • Data Analytics Transformation
    • Monetary Analysis

    Leeds

    • Strategy, Risk and Operations
    • Authorisations, RegTech and International Supervision

    Digital and Technology Solutions – University of Exeter

    This area is responsible for a range of technologies used in the financial system. Technology that tracks all bank notes in circulation, records gold in the vaults, manages the real time gross settlement (RTGS) (a system that settles some £575billion sterling payments and securities every day), and defends us from cyberattacks.

    This programme can introduce you to experts in the field and provide a wide range of opportunities from the development of systems that underpin our economy, to working on high-profile projects.

    We have partnered with the University of Exeter, who will provide you with quality tuition as you study towards your undergraduate degree.

    To apply, you will need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) or above, including English and maths. You will also need to have achieved or be predicted the following: A level BBB, IB 30 or BTEC DDM.

    Digital and technology solutions professional / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

    If you are successful, we will allocate you a role in our Technology Directorate (London).

    Professional Economist – University of Kent

    The curriculum covers core materials included in a UK economics BSc degree. However, the focus of this programme is the application and practical approach to teaching and learning analytical economics. It also teaches important skills such as planning, team work, adaptability and leadership.

    The University of Kent’s School of Economics delivers the degree apprenticeship. The classes are based on interactive e-learning, on and off-site academic learning and support and annual residential weeks at the University of Kent (Canterbury campus).

    To apply, you must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) and above (including English), with maths at grade 6 (or B). You will also need to have achieved or be predicted three A levels (or equivalent) at BBB or above (or 120 UCAS points).

    Professional economist (integrated degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

    If you are successful, we could allocate you to one of the following areas:

    London

    • Markets
    • Prudential Policy
    • Insurance Supervision

    Leeds

    • Financial Stability Strategy and Risk
    • Prudential Policy
    • Insurance Supervision

    Financial Services Professional – University of Exeter

    If you are interested in building your knowledge and a career in the financial services industry, this could be for you. We have partnered with the University of Exeter to deliver this degree apprenticeship, which combines the Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist Apprenticeship and Level 6 Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship. Successful completion will get you a BSc (Hons) in applied finance, including CFA Institute Level 1. 

    To apply, you must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) and above (including English), with maths at grade 6 (or B). You will also need to have achieved or be predicted three A levels (or equivalent) at BBB or above (or 120 UCAS points).

    Investment operations specialist / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

    Financial services professional / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

    If you are successful, we could allocate you to one of the following areas:

    London

    • Markets
    • Prudential Policy
    • Authorisations, RegTech and International Supervision
    • UK Deposit Takers Supervision

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This page was last updated 23 October 2025