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HSBC UK runs degree apprenticeships in two families: technology (cyber, data, engineering and technical business analysis, based at its Sheffield Global Tech Hub) and financial services (Commercial Banking relationship management and a rotational Retail Banking programme). Apprentices work full-time with funded study and agreed time away for their degree, and the programmes are aimed at school leavers with A levels or equivalent.

Programmes

3 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

3 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Relationship Management - Commercial Banking - Degree Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Finance · 50 months (from November 2027 for the 2027 intake)

    More about this programme: Relationship Management - Commercial Banking - Degree Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    BSc (Hons) Applied Retail and Commercial Banking
    University or provider
    University of Exeter
    Business areas
    Commercial Banking
    Locations
    Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham

    Level 6 inferred from the BSc (Hons) award. Four placements. London advert closes earlier (18 Oct 2026).

    Source for Relationship Management - Commercial Banking - Degree Apprenticeship

  • Retail Banking - Rotational Degree Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Finance · 50 months (from November 2027 for the 2027 intake)

    More about this programme: Retail Banking - Rotational Degree Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    BSc (Hons) Applied Retail and Commercial Banking
    University or provider
    University of Exeter
    Business areas
    Retail Banking and Wealth
    Locations
    Leeds, Birmingham

    Level 6 inferred from the BSc (Hons) award. Four placements across branches, contact centres and head office.

    Source for Retail Banking - Rotational Degree Apprenticeship

  • Technology Degree Apprenticeship Programme

    Level 6Degree

    Software Engineering / Cyber / Data / Business Analysis · around 3 years

    More about this programme: Technology Degree Apprenticeship Programme
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Qualification
    Digital Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship (BSc), accredited by the Open University
    University or provider
    Ada, the National College for Digital Skills (Open University accredited)
    Business areas
    Technology
    Locations
    Sheffield

    20% study / 80% work. Areas: cyber, data, engineering, technical business analysis (hsbc.com degree apprenticeships page).

    Source for Technology Degree Apprenticeship Programme

Entry requirements

A levels from BCC
A levels
a minimum of BCC across your top 3 A-levels, or equivalent (obtained or expected)
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
5, or more, GCSEs at a minimum of grade 4/C
Equivalents
'or equivalent' (not specified)
Other
UK resident for the last 3 consecutive years before the start, with continued right to work for the whole programme; available full-time from November 2027

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

Application process

  1. Online application10-15 minutes
  2. Online assessment90 minutes
  3. Assessment centre3 hours
  1. 1

    Online application

    When: 10-15 minutes

    Eligibility questions; possibly a CV

  2. 2

    Online assessment

    When: 90 minutes

    Work-based cognitive and behavioural assessments; feedback email

  3. 3

    Assessment centre

    When: 3 hours

    Exercises and questions from the team you would join

Typical timeline

Opens
late September (28 September 2026 for 2027 financial-services degree apprenticeships)
Closes
1 November 2026 (London Commercial Banking: 18 October 2026); reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
November 2027 (as published on the 2027 adverts)

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • Open, closes 1 NovRelationship Management - Commercial Banking - Degree Apprenticeship, Retail Banking - Rotational Degree Apprenticeship

  • TBC, ~Sep to ~NovTechnology Degree Apprenticeship Programme

Locations and universities

Locations
Sheffield, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bristol, Leeds
Universities and training providers
University of Exeter (BSc (Hons) Applied Retail and Commercial Banking), Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, accredited by the Open University (Digital Technology Solutions BSc)

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
Not published
Progression
Not published
Notes
'A salary reflective of your role from day one' and a fully funded academic qualification; figure not published on the pages read.
Benefits
  • Fully funded degree
  • Agreed time away from your role for study
  • Manager, development advisor, university lecturers and an external skills coach
  • Mentors and buddies
  • Hybrid working and wellbeing support
  • HSBC University and LinkedIn Learning access

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2027 intake
Cohort 2027
Not published

What stands out

Technology apprentices are based at the Sheffield Global Tech Hub (2,700+ colleagues) and study with Ada, the National College for Digital Skills; the banking degree apprenticeships run for 50 months with four placements and a University of Exeter BSc.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    hsbc.com/careers/students-and-graduates/schools-and-apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Degree apprenticeship overview: technology and financial services, support, Sheffield and Birmingham, benefits

  2. 2
    hsbc.com/careers/students-and-graduates/find-a-programme?page=1&take=50&location=uk&programme-type=degree-apprenticeship

    Accessed · Six UK degree apprenticeship listings with opening (28 Sep 2026), closing and start dates

  3. 3
    apply.careers.hsbc.com/emergingtalent/job/Manchester-Relationship-Management-Commercial-Banking-Degree-Apprenticeship-M2-7HD/1373218657

    Accessed · Commercial Banking advert: 50 months, Exeter BSc, BCC, 5 GCSEs grade 4, 3-year residence

  4. 4
    apply.careers.hsbc.com/emergingtalent/job/Leeds-Retail-Banking-Rotational-Degree-Apprenticeship-LS98-1FD/1373217057

    Accessed · Retail Banking rotational advert: BSc (Hons) Applied Retail and Commercial Banking, University of Exeter

  5. 5
    mycareer.hsbc.com/en_GB/external/PipelineDetail/Technology-Degree-Apprenticeship-Programme/192304

    Accessed · Technology degree apprenticeship with Ada (Open University accredited), 20/80 split, Sheffield

  6. 6
    hsbc.com/careers/students-and-graduates/application-guide

    Accessed · Three-step process and timings

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