Maths degree apprenticeships

A maths degree apprenticeship allows you to apply mathematical skills in real-world settings. While a traditional maths degree might explore abstract mathematical theories in more depth, these apprenticeships emphasise the practical use of mathematics in industry, ideal for those who are ready to specialise and begin their career.

In this article, we will explore the different types of maths degree apprenticeships available and highlight some of the key employers offering these programmes. The list we provide is not exhaustive, so we encourage you to also look at our article on how to find the right degree apprenticeship.

What maths degree apprenticeships are there?

Below are some of the most common maths degree apprenticeships. While this provides an overview, you should use your own research and the government ‘Find an apprenticeship’ service for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to find the latest opportunities.

1. Finance degree apprenticeships

Finance degree apprenticeships are about the management of money, including investing, borrowing, lending, budgeting, and forecasting to achieve specific financial goals. A popular programme is the Level 6 Financial Services Professional degree apprenticeship.

All the following finance degree apprenticeship providers involve various opportunities involving banking operations, financial analysis, and risk management.

• HSBC
• Barclays
• Santander
• Lloyds Banking Group
• NatWest Group

2. Accounting apprenticeships

An accounting degree apprenticeship involves the systematic recording, reporting, and analysis of financial transactions, providing a clear view of a company’s financial health. A popular programme is the Level 6 Accounting Finance Manager degree apprenticeship.

Providers of accounting degree apprenticeships include:

• National Audit Office (NAO): Public sector auditing and financial management leading to the Chartered Accountancy qualification
• Deloitte Audit & Assurance: Ensure companies operate as they should, leading to a Chartered Accountancy qualification
• KPMG: Examine organisations to ensure their published accounts are true and fair, leading to Chartered Accountancy qualification
• Ernst & Young (EY): Various opportunities including accountancy and taxation to support long-term sustainability of businesses

3.Economics apprenticeships

Economics degree apprenticeships involve the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate resources and make decisions to satisfy needs and wants within an economy. A popular programme is the Level 6 Professional Economist degree apprenticeship.

Providers of economics degree apprenticeships include:

• The Government Economic Service Degree Level Apprenticeship (GESDAP): UK public finance and economic policy analysis in a government department
• Bank of England: Multiple streams within the operations of the Bank of England, including professional economy and financial services

4. Data analysis apprenticeships

Data analysis and data science degree apprenticeships involve examining and interpreting complex datasets to uncover patterns, generate insights, and support decision-making through statistical methods, algorithms, and computational techniques. A popular programme is the Level 6 Data Scientist degree apprenticeship.

Providers of data analysis degree apprenticeships include:

• Office for National Statistics (ONS): Analyse and present data for the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics
• BBC: Digital disciplines including software development for data-led projects
• Unilever: Analyse diverse data sets to address complex problems for one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies
• Government Statistical Service (GSS): Public policy, economic analysis and social research for a UK government department
• Nestlé: Data science and analytics for the world’s largest food and beverage company
• Aviva: Commercial analytics and data models for a leading insurance company (begin at level 4 with potential to move on to degree apprenticeship programme)

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Maths skills are essential across many industries. Most companies, regardless of their focus, will require financial support and data analysis roles, meaning that maths skills are in high demand.

If you enjoy working with numbers, you might also find our previous article on engineering degree apprenticeships interesting. Read on to our next article on medicine-related degree apprenticeships, where maths skills are often highly valued.

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