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Key figures
- Length of its higher and degree apprenticeships, depending on the programme
- 3–4 years
- Source: Barclays (opens in a new tab)
- At grades 9–5, including maths and English, for its Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships
- 5 GCSEs
- Source: Barclays (opens in a new tab)
Overview
Barclays runs two kinds of apprenticeship, depending on your qualifications, and it pays the same £25,200 from day one on both.
Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships
These are for people with GCSEs (or National 5s in Scotland). You get a permanent job and work towards a qualification Barclays compares to two A levels or two Highers, over a maximum of two years. Areas include:
- technology analyst
- cyber and security
- customer care
- business banking
- UK corporate banking
You need five GCSEs at grades 9–5 (A*–C), including maths and English. Barclays says its technology roles don’t need any coding experience.
Higher and degree apprenticeships
These are for people with A levels (or Highers in Scotland). You study for a degree or professional qualification while working, over up to three or four years. Areas include developer and technology analyst roles, operations, risk, compliance, and several parts of the bank’s business, corporate and private banking.
Support and working pattern
You get ring-fenced study time, a programme support manager, a mentor and an apprentice community. Barclays uses hybrid working, with offices including Canary Wharf, Glasgow and Radbroke Hall in Cheshire.
What they do
Barclays is a bank offering personal, business and corporate banking. Its UK apprentices work in areas such as technology, cyber security, customer care, operations, risk, compliance and banking, at offices including Canary Wharf, Glasgow and Radbroke Hall in Cheshire.
Apprenticeships they offer
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Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships
Technology analyst, cyber and security, customer care, business banking, UK corporate banking
For people with GCSEs (or National 5s in Scotland). A permanent role with study towards a qualification Barclays compares to two A levels or two Highers. Technology roles don't need any coding experience.
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Higher and degree apprenticeships
Developer, technology analyst, operations, risk, compliance, business and corporate banking, global transaction banking, private banking and wealth management
For people with A levels (or Highers in Scotland). You study for a degree or professional qualification with a university or training provider while working in a permanent role.
Career areas
Entry requirements
- Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships
- Five GCSEs at grades 9–5 (A*–C), including maths and English, or equivalent. National 5s in Scotland. From Barclays' apprenticeship programmes page. Each role profile sets out its own criteria when the programme opens.
- Higher and degree apprenticeships
- A levels (England) or Highers (Scotland), or equivalent. From Barclays' higher and degree apprenticeships page.
Who can apply
- For UK roles you need to be at least 16.
- Barclays says its apprenticeships are open to people from any background, and it runs a separate route for people leaving the Armed Forces.
Our tips for Barclays
- Not into coding yet? Barclays says its technology apprenticeships don't need any tech experience.
- Pay is the same £25,200 at every level, so pick the programme that fits your qualifications and interests rather than chasing a higher salary.
- Sign up to Barclays' talent pool to hear when your preferred programme opens.
- Each programme's exact entry rules are in its role profile, which only appears once applications open, so check back.
Summary
- Barclays pays every apprentice £25,200 from day one.
- Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships last up to two years and need five GCSEs at grades 9–5, including maths and English.
- Higher and degree apprenticeships last up to three or four years and need A levels or Highers.
- Areas include technology, cyber security, operations, risk and banking, at offices including Canary Wharf, Glasgow and Radbroke Hall.
Questions about Barclays apprenticeships
How much do Barclays apprentices get paid?
£25,200 from day one, on both its Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships and its higher and degree apprenticeships. Compare that with the legal minimum in our apprentice pay guide.
What GCSEs do you need for a Barclays apprenticeship?
Five GCSEs at grades 9–5 (A*–C), including maths and English, or National 5s in Scotland. For higher and degree apprenticeships you also need A levels or Highers.
Does Barclays do degree apprenticeships?
Yes. Its higher and degree apprenticeships last up to three or four years, and you study for a degree or professional qualification while working in areas like technology, risk or banking.
Can you do a Barclays apprenticeship at 16?
Yes. Barclays says you need to be at least 16 for UK roles. Its Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships are aimed at people with GCSEs.
Do you need coding experience for a Barclays technology apprenticeship?
No. Barclays says its technology roles don't need any tech experience or coding skills.
Sources and review
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