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Key figures
- Range of Arm's UK apprenticeships, with the chance to work towards a full degree
- Level 4–6
- Source: Arm (opens in a new tab)
- UK cities with Arm apprenticeships: Cambridge, Sheffield and Manchester
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- Source: Arm (opens in a new tab)
Overview
Arm designs processor technology used around the world, and it began in Cambridge. Its UK apprenticeships are aimed at people who want a career in technology without going to university full time.
The apprenticeships
Arm offers Level 4 to Level 6 apprenticeships, where you can work towards a full degree. They’re in areas such as:
- software engineering
- data analytics
You spend about 80% of your time on the job and 20% on academic study. Apprenticeships are based in Cambridge, Sheffield and Manchester, and you’re supported by your peers, the programme team, your manager, a buddy and a mentor.
What Arm looks for
Arm says it’s looking for more than technical ability: it wants people who are curious, collaborative and motivated to learn. Side projects, open-source contributions and trying new things all count. Its advice for interviews is to talk through your thought process out loud.
What they don’t tell you
Arm doesn’t publish apprentice pay, lengths or entry requirements on its UK emerging talent page. Check each role when recruitment opens.
What they do
Arm designs processor technology used around the world. It began in Cambridge and has UK offices in Cambridge, Manchester, Sheffield and Bristol.
Apprenticeships at Arm
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Apprenticeships
Areas such as software engineering and data analytics, in Cambridge, Sheffield and Manchester
Level 4 to Level 6 apprenticeships where you can work towards a full degree, spending 80% of your time on the job and 20% on academic study. You're supported by your peers, the programme team, your manager, a buddy and a mentor.
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Arm entry requirements
We have not found entry requirements published in a form we can verify for this employer. They usually vary by programme, so check each role's details on the official site.
Who can apply
- Arm doesn't publish age, residency or grade requirements for its apprenticeships on its UK emerging talent page.
Our tips for Arm
- Arm says it's looking for people who are curious, collaborative and keen to learn, and it values side projects and open-source work. If you've built anything yourself, talk about it.
- An Arm intern suggests reading the blogs on developer.arm.com to understand what the company works on before you apply.
- Practise explaining your thinking out loud. Arm's own advice is to talk through your thought process in interviews.
- Learning a programming language like Python or C++ gives you a head start, according to Arm's graduate FAQs.
Summary
- Arm designs processor technology and began in Cambridge.
- It offers Level 4 to Level 6 apprenticeships in areas like software engineering and data analytics.
- Apprenticeships are in Cambridge, Sheffield and Manchester, with 80% on-the-job training and 20% academic study.
- Arm doesn't publish pay or entry requirements for its apprenticeships on its UK page.
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Questions about Arm apprenticeships
Does Arm do degree apprenticeships?
Yes. Arm's apprenticeships run from Level 4 to Level 6, and you can work towards a full degree in areas like software engineering and data analytics, in Cambridge, Sheffield or Manchester.
Does Arm do apprenticeships?
Yes. Arm offers Level 4 to Level 6 apprenticeships in areas like software engineering and data analytics, where you can work towards a full degree.
Where are Arm apprenticeships based?
In Cambridge, Sheffield and Manchester.
How much time do Arm apprentices spend studying?
Arm says apprentices spend 80% of their time on the job and 20% on academic study. Our off-the-job training guide explains how training time works.
What does Arm look for in apprentices?
Arm says it wants people who are curious, collaborative and motivated to learn, and it values side projects and open-source contributions as well as technical ability.
Which other tech companies offer apprenticeships?
BT Group, VodafoneThree and KPMG all run technology apprenticeships. Our guide to researching digital apprenticeships compares them.
Sources and review
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