Hire or upskill creative and digital talent with funded degree apprenticeship

Manchester Metropolitan University is now looking for employers interested in upskilling talent in creative and digital technology through our government-funded degree apprenticeships starting in September 2025.

We offer a growing portfolio of degree apprenticeships designed to meet the needs of today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, including:
• Creative Digital Design
• Digital User Experience (UX)
• Digital Marketing
• Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (pathways in cybersecurity, data analytics, software engineering and IT consultancy)
• Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Masters)

What can apprentices do for your organisation?

In the workplace, apprentices typically:
• UX apprentices support user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing to improve digital products and experiences.
• Creative Digital Design apprentices contribute to visual content, brand development, and multimedia assets across digital platforms.
• Digital Marketing apprentices help run campaigns, analyse performance data, manage social media and SEO, and support content strategy.
• Digital and Technology Solutions Professional apprentices develop, test and maintain software solutions tailored to your business needs.
• Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist apprentices lead on IT change and innovation, aligning technology with business goals.
Apprentices bring fresh ideas, in-demand digital skills, and a growth mindset – making meaningful contributions from day one.

💬 What employers say:

Elisa Pasceri, Lead Product Design at The Co-op said:
“I think the most important bit is the fact that you get incredibly talented people who you can see them grow into work right away from day one, and then they bring that knowledge, that theory, that amazing framework of thinking into the workplace, and I think that helps everybody else in the team.”
– watch Elisa’s testimonial and find out more

Nicola Hodson, Chief Executive at IBM said:
“Our degree apprentices are a valuable part of our talent strategy for the future and support our sustained success and our relevancy in the market.”
– Read her full testimonial

Want to learn more?

Join our upcoming FREE employer webinars this June to find out more about this programme, funding opportunities available and what to expect as an employer. Book your attendance here.

📞 Get in touch

You can book a discovery call with our Apprenticeship Development Managers to find out more about our programmes:

• Alex Barker: Creative Digital Design, UX and Digital Marketing. Book your call with Alex.
• Hayley Cooney: Digital and Technology Solutions Professional and Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Masters). Book your call with Hayley.