This is our own independent research from public sources. The employer hasn't reviewed, paid for or approved it.
Key figures
- Length of the School Leaver Degree Apprenticeship
- 5 years
- Source: McDonald's UK (opens in a new tab)
Overview
McDonald’s runs apprenticeships for the people who work in its restaurants, from crew to managers.
School Leaver Degree Apprenticeship
This five-year programme is a fast track into management. You work full time, starting as a second assistant manager, and study for a degree at the same time, on a full salary. It’s for school leavers who want to run a restaurant.
Restaurant apprenticeships
Crew members and managers can also do hospitality apprenticeships while they work, with time off the floor for their apprenticeship work.
What they don’t tell you
McDonald’s official overview pages don’t give levels, pay, entry requirements or the university for the degree apprenticeship, so check the details for each role.
What they do
McDonald's runs restaurants across the UK. Its apprenticeships are for restaurant crew and managers, with time off the floor to study while you work.
Apprenticeships they offer
-
School Leaver Degree Apprenticeship
Restaurant management
A fast-track-to-management programme. You work full time as a second assistant manager and study for a degree, earning a full salary.
-
Restaurant apprenticeships
Crew and managers
Hospitality apprenticeships for restaurant crew and managers, with time off the floor for apprenticeship work. McDonald's doesn't list levels on its overview page.
Career areas
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.
Our tips for McDonald's UK
- The School Leaver Degree Apprenticeship puts you into management early, so be ready to talk about leading a team.
- Many McDonald's apprenticeships are for people already working there, so starting as crew can be a way in.
- McDonald's doesn't publish pay on these pages, so ask about it.
Summary
- McDonald's runs apprenticeships for its restaurant crew and managers.
- Its five-year School Leaver Degree Apprenticeship fast-tracks you into management while you study for a degree.
- Degree apprentices work full time as a second assistant manager on a full salary.
- McDonald's doesn't publish pay or entry requirements on these pages.
Questions about McDonald's UK apprenticeships
Does McDonald's do degree apprenticeships?
Yes. Its School Leaver Degree Apprenticeship is a five-year fast track to management: you work full time as a second assistant manager and study for a degree.
Do McDonald's apprentices get paid?
Yes. McDonald's apprentices are employees, and a degree apprentice describes getting a full salary. McDonald's doesn't publish the amount on its apprenticeship pages.
Can McDonald's crew do an apprenticeship?
Yes. McDonald's runs apprenticeships for restaurant crew and managers, with time off the floor for apprenticeship work.
Is a degree apprenticeship better than university?
It depends on you. Read our guide to apprenticeship vs university.
Sources and review
Last reviewed . Details can change after this date, so check the official source before you rely on them.