Degree Apprenticeship Development programme
This 36-month programme is designed to help you to get started in your career whilst studying towards a fully funded degree (degree studies can take up to 48-months)
Fact box
- Length of contract: This 36-month programme leads to a permanent position
- Start date: Mid-August 2025
- Applications for our 2025 opportunities open now and close at 12:00pm (midday) GMT on Monday 13th January 2025.
- Location: London offices (hybrid)
- Salary: £27,000
Is this route for you?
This programme 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 Professional Economist Degree Apprenticeship, you will need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) (including English), with Maths at grade 6 (or B). You’ll also need to have achieved or be predicted three A-Levels (or equivalent) at BBB or above (or 120 UCAS points).
Professional Economist - University of Kent
People who work as economists in the private and public sectors. 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 both teaching and learning analytical economics. It also teaches important skills like planning, team work, adaptability and leadership.
The University of Kent’s School of Economics deliver the Professional Economist 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).
If you are successful, you could be allocated to one of the following areas:
London
- Markets
- Prudential Policy (PPD)
- Insurance Supervision
Our Approach to Inclusion
The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.
At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to make the best decisions for the public.
For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders.
Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the ‘Candidate Personal Information’ under the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ section of the application.
