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Arm offers UK apprenticeships from Level 4 to Level 6 degree apprenticeships for school and college leavers and career changers, in areas such as software engineering, data analytics and embedded electronics, based in Cambridge, Manchester and Sheffield. Apprentices spend 80% of their time on the job and 20% studying for a qualification Arm pays for.

Programmes

1 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

3 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Design Engineer Apprentice

    Level 6Degree

    Engineering · 3 years

    More about this programme: Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Design Engineer Apprentice
    Standard
    Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer
    Qualification
    Embedded Electronics Systems Design Development Engineer Level 6 degree
    University or provider
    University of Staffordshire
    Business areas
    Hardware Engineering
    Locations
    Manchester

    2026 advert: GBP 29,000, start 7 September 2026, delivered on the University of Staffordshire campus.

    Source for Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Design Engineer Apprentice

  • Software Engineering Apprenticeship (Digital Technology Solutions degree)

    Level 6Degree

    Software Engineering · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Software Engineering Apprenticeship (Digital Technology Solutions degree)
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Qualification
    University degree in Digital Technology Solutions
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Software Engineering
    Locations
    Not published

    From an Arm apprentice story ('a university degree course in Digital Technology Solutions'). Level 6 inferred from the degree wording.

    Source for Software Engineering Apprenticeship (Digital Technology Solutions degree)

  • Data Analytics Apprenticeship

    Level and degree status not published

    Data · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Data Analytics Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Data Analytics
    Locations
    Not published

    Named as an apprenticeship area; Arm offers Level 4 to Level 6 but the level for this route is not stated.

    Source for Data Analytics Apprenticeship

Entry requirements

Accepts UCAS pointsFrom 104 UCAS pointsA levels from BCC
A levels
Generally three A-levels (or equivalent); each programme has specific requirements. Level 6 Embedded Electronics: Level 3 STEM qualifications equivalent to 104 UCAS points (e.g. BCC at A-level).
UCAS points
104 (Level 6 Embedded Electronics advert)
GCSEs
Level 2 Maths and English (e.g. GCSE grade 4/C, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent) for the Level 6 Embedded Electronics role
Equivalents
A-levels, BTECs, T Levels, other Level 3 equivalents and the International Baccalaureate welcomed
Other
Not published

As Arm publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Online application
  2. Initial interview
  3. Follow-up interviews
  4. Offer
  1. 1

    Online application

    When: UK apprenticeships open in February

    Check deadlines at the bottom of each job description.

  2. 2

    Initial interview

    Digital (HireVue) interview or phone conversation on motivation, interests and core technical skills.

  3. 3

    Follow-up interviews

    With hiring managers and potential teammates: technical topics, problem solving and team fit.

  4. 4

    Offer

Typical timeline

Opens
February (2027 cycle: February 2027)
Closes
Per job description
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
September

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • Expected, ~FebApprenticeship Programs (Software Engineering, Data Analytics)

Locations and universities

Locations
Cambridge, Manchester, Sheffield
Universities and training providers
University of Staffordshire (Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Design Engineer)

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
GBP 29,000 (Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Design Engineer Apprentice, 2026 start)
Progression
Not published
Notes
Arm describes a competitive salary with the benefits of a full-time job.
Benefits
  • Qualification funded and paid for by Arm
  • Minimum 20% off-the-job learning time
  • Bespoke internal curriculum
  • Buddy, line manager and designated mentor
  • Progressive annual leave and rewards package

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2026 intake2027 intake

What stands out

Arm actively recruits career changers: its apprentice stories include people who joined in their late 30s and 40s after other careers.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    careers.arm.com/apprenticeships

    Accessed · Level 4 to 6, 80/20 split, Sheffield/Manchester/Cambridge, three A-levels generally.

  2. 2
    careers.arm.com/emerging-talent-faq

    Accessed · Interview stages.

  3. 3
    careers.arm.com/arm-united-kingdom

    Accessed · Software engineering and data analytics apprenticeships.

  4. 4
    careers.arm.com/Phil-Apprenticeship-Story

    Accessed · Apprentice studying a Digital Technology Solutions degree.

  5. 5
    careers.arm.com/job/manchester/level-6-embedded-electronic-systems-design-engineer-apprentice/33099/91610803872

    Accessed · GBP 29,000, 7 Sep 2026 start, University of Staffordshire, 104 UCAS (BCC).

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