Apprenticeship glossary

Undergraduate

What does Undergraduate mean?

A student studying for a first degree, such as a bachelor's. Degree apprentices are undergraduates who also have a job.

Apprentice
Someone doing an apprenticeship: an employee who is paid to work and train towards a recognised qualification at the same time.
Bachelor's degree
An undergraduate university degree, such as a BA or BSc, at Level 6. Many degree apprenticeships lead to a full bachelor's degree.
Verbal reasoning test
A timed online test of how well you understand and draw conclusions from written information.
Video interview
An interview over video, either live with an interviewer or recorded, where you answer questions shown on screen. KPMG's process includes video interviews.
Visa sponsorship
When an employer supports someone's application for a work visa. Many employers, including Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS, Williams and EY, say they can't sponsor visas for apprentices.
Welsh-medium
Taught in Welsh. In Wales you can do your apprenticeship training in Welsh or English.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.