Degree and Higher Level Apprenticeships

An Empirical Investigation of Stakeholder Perceptions of Challenges and Opportunities

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ID4096926
AutoresJames Mulkeen (Salford Business School, The University of Salford, Salford, UK), Hussein A Abdou (0000-0001-5580-1276, MMU Business School, The Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK, autor correspondente), Jacqueline Leigh (0000-0002-6579-1259, Salford Business School, The University of Salford, Salford, UK), Paul Ward (0000-0003-1223-5782, Salford Business School, The University of Salford, Salford, UK)
Ano2019
Volume44
Fascículo2
Páginas333-346
Data de publicação2019-02-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoStudies in Higher Education (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03075079.2017.1365357
OpenAlexW2752405061
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas12
Referências citadas10

The aim of this paper is to explore the challenges and opportunities of designing and delivering Degree and Higher Level Apprenticeships (D&HLAs) at levels 4–7 from a multi-stakeholder perspective namely employers, Universities, independent training organisations and professional bodies. Twenty-seven face-to-face interviews were undertaken and thematic content analysis was used to analyse the data. The following three themes emerged from the data analysis: programme design; programme delivery; and graduate attributes. We conclude that whilst there are increasing numbers of trailblazer groups developing higher level standards, the uptake of apprenticeships at these levels remains relatively low. Although stakeholders support the principle of D&HLAs, we identify a number of challenges and opportunities facing those who seek to successful introduction of these programmes. Our policy recommendations include the need for all stakeholders to work collaboratively to co-create a flexible system to support the validity and relevance of D&HLAs. This will include streamlining and mapping the variety of qualifications currently available in order to promote a platform for parity of both esteem and opportunity for those achieving degree qualifications through the apprenticeship route

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