Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Project Management, studying at the University of Hertfordshire.
- Earn £23,000 per year, with a £3,000 joining bonus and annual pay reviews.
- Gain experience through rotational placements in Business, Strategy, Sales & Business Development streams.
- Applications close on 20th November 2027, but may close earlier.
- Requires specific GCSE and A-Level/BTEC/T-Level qualifications.
About the Role
Business Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2027
- Salary: £23,000 per year, plus a £3,000 joining bonus.
- Duration: 4 years.
- Work location: MBDA Stevenage.
- Learning Provider: University of Hertfordshire.
Applicants need to ensure their home or rental location is appropriate for travel to the MBDA site and training provider as required for the apprenticeship.
Qualification
You will study for a BSc Honours degree in Project Management as part of your Degree Apprenticeship.
Security Clearance
- Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
- Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.
- All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after the offer stage.
What MBDA Offers
- Fully funded qualification starting September 2027.
- Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study.
- Annual pay reviews.
- Healthcare Cash Plan (for medical, dental, optical, physio, and health & wellbeing costs).
- 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave.
- Study leave during exam periods.
Programme Structure
This is a rotational programme where you will attend university one day a week and work within MBDA on placements the rest of the time. This allows you to earn an academic and nationally recognised qualification while gaining hands-on experience.
There are two streams within the Business Degree Apprenticeship:
Business Stream
Placements may include:
- Project Management: Work on projects to manage planning, costs, and risk mitigation.
- Commercial: Support bidding, negotiation, and management of contracts and commercial agreements.
- Procurement: Manage supplier relationships and ensure performance.
- Supply Chain: Manage and improve supplier performance through risk assessments.
Strategy and Sales & Business Development Stream
Placements may include:
- Commercial Operations: Support export campaigns and provide bid and commercial management.
- Cooperative Programmes: Develop product and international strategies.
- Export Sales: Liaise with international customers.
- UK Domestic/National Sales: Work with the UK Government and Armed Forces.
- Technical Military Operations: Develop a technical understanding of MBDA products and assist with marketing.
- International Industrial Cooperation: Gain experience in offset and industrial participation policies.
- Market Development: Support UK Export opportunities and national prosperity.
- Strategy and Future Growth: Define MBDA’s market positioning and support future business efforts.
In addition, you will spend each summer in one of MBDA’s international offices, subject to any restrictions.
Entry Requirements
- GCSEs: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics, and any Science or Technology subject.
- Post-GCSEs (equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points):
- A levels: Three A levels totalling 120 UCAS Tariff points, including at least one of: Business, Government and Politics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Law, with no individual grade below C.
- BTECs: A single Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business at a minimum grade of DDM.
- T levels: T-Level in Business with a minimum Merit grade.
Note: Entry criteria are based on your top three full A Levels or equivalent qualifications. UCAS points from an Extended Project Qualification are not included. The employer's entry criteria may differ from the university's.