Degree Level Apprenticeship
The course will cover a broad range of contemporary quantitative and qualitative social research methods and skills, alongside how they can be applied to bring about real
- world change and help government and organisations make better decisions.
This includes, but is not limited to: how to collect and use data for analysis in a range of different social contexts; how to design impactful research projects that could inform some of society’s most pressing questions; how to make use of modern social research software that will also bring you transferrable skills in coding; and you will have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project in an area of relevant interest to you.
Apprenticeships are available at a range of government departments across England.Our apprentices will typically spend 4 days per week working in their government department, and 1 day studying online with the University of Kent.
Our apprentices will benefit from:- A fee-free social research degree from The University of Kent
- A paid government role
- Opportunities across England
- Meaningful work that makes a difference to society
- An inclusive and diverse working environment.
- Permanent government role upon successful completion of the degree apprenticeship Eligibility criteria apply.
Please refer to the full eligibility criteria on the application page.
“My first few months in role have exceeded any expectations I had.My team and line manager have been so welcoming and supportive.
I have had opportunities to meet people from so many areas within my department and be involved in many different projects.
“ Helena, Apprentice Social Researcher We are Government Social Research (GSR), the professional body for social researchers in the Civil Service.
Our social researchers study and analyse various aspects of society, like people’s behaviour, opinions, and needs.
This then helps the government make informed decisions.
Social Researchers in government work on a huge variety of programmes and projects and are at the heart of building better policy that can improve people’s lives.
Social research helps make society better and fairer by using data and research to guide government decisions.
We recruit students, graduates, and apprentices to work in over 30 government departments across the UK.
Our members are Civil Servants who support the government in implementing their commitments and deliver high-quality services for the public.
Our core values are integrity, honesty, impartiality and objectivity, and we are committed to recruiting people from a range of different backgrounds.