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Thales in the UK runs apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 (degree and postgraduate) across Engineering & Services, Manufacturing & Industry, Project Management, Finance, Information Systems, Business and Data & Digital, at sites including Glasgow, Belfast, London, Reading, Crawley and Somerset. Security Clearance is required for every role.

Programmes

1 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

6 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Cyber Security · 4 years

    More about this programme: Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Technical Professional
    University or provider
    Northumbria University, with QA
    Business areas
    Cyber
    Locations
    Reading

    Launched with a cohort of 10 in Reading (2022 press release).

    Source for Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship

  • Cyber Security Apprentice (Graduate Apprenticeship in IT Software Development, Cyber specialism)

    Level 6Degree

    Cyber Security · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Cyber Security Apprentice (Graduate Apprenticeship in IT Software Development, Cyber specialism)
    Standard
    Graduate Apprenticeship in IT: Software Development (Scotland)
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Cyber
    Locations
    Not published

    2026 intake, £24,000 a year, closed 12 February 2026. Scottish Graduate Apprenticeship.

    Source for Cyber Security Apprentice (Graduate Apprenticeship in IT Software Development, Cyber specialism)

  • Degree Apprenticeships (Level 6)

    Level 6Degree

    Discipline not published · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Degree Apprenticeships (Level 6)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Full degree (BA Hons, BSc or BEng)
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Engineering & Services, Manufacturing & Industry, Project Management, Finance, Information Systems, Business, Data & Digital
    Locations
    Not published

    Entry by UCAS tariff set by the university. Which areas offer Level 6 is not broken down.

    Source for Degree Apprenticeships (Level 6)

  • Level 7 Apprenticeships (postgraduate)

    Level 7Degree status not published

    Discipline not published · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Level 7 Apprenticeships (postgraduate)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Not published
    Locations
    Not published

    Requires a degree in a relevant discipline.

    Source for Level 7 Apprenticeships (postgraduate)

  • Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3)

    Level 3

    Discipline not published · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Not published
    Locations
    Not published

    Usually 5 GCSEs incl. Maths and English at C/4 or above.

    Source for Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3)

  • Intermediate Apprenticeships (Level 2)

    Level 2

    Discipline not published · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Intermediate Apprenticeships (Level 2)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Not published
    Locations
    Not published

    Typically 2 GCSEs, ideally including English and Maths.

    Source for Intermediate Apprenticeships (Level 2)

Entry requirements

Accepts UCAS points
A levels
Not published
UCAS points
Level 6: UCAS tariff set by the partner university
GCSEs
Level 2: typically 2 GCSEs, ideally English and Maths. Level 3: usually 5 GCSEs incl. Maths and English at C/4 or above
Equivalents
Not published
Other
Security Clearance (SC) required for all positions: normally 5 years' UK residence (sometimes 3 of the last 5 with overseas checks). Level 7 needs a relevant degree

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

Application process

  1. Online application
  2. Psychometric game
  3. In-person assessment centre
  4. Offer
  1. 1

    Online application

    When: recruitment for the next year's roles begins in autumn

  2. 2

    Psychometric game

    Multi-stage online game

  3. 3

    In-person assessment centre

    Two group assessments and an interview on site

  4. 4

    Offer

    When: typically about a week after the assessment centre

Typical timeline

Opens
Autumn
Closes
Per role (12 February 2026 for the 2026 cyber security apprentice)
Assessment
Not published
Offers
About a week after the assessment centre
Starts
Not published

Locations and universities

Locations
Glasgow, Belfast, London, Reading, Crawley, Somerset
Universities and training providers
Northumbria University, QA

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
£18,000 for degree apprentices (2022 release); £24,000 for the 2026 cyber security apprentice
Progression
Rising to £30,000 on completing the degree (2022 release)
Notes
Permanent contract from day one; degree fully funded
Benefits
  • Permanent contract from day one
  • Fully funded degree
  • Digital buddies through the Connectr platform during applications

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2022 intake2026 intake
Cohort 2022
126 apprentices

What stands out

A defence and security electronics employer with apprenticeships up to Level 7 across the UK nations, a record 126-strong intake in 2022 and a cyber degree apprenticeship with Northumbria University; every role needs SC.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    thalesgroup.com/en/countries/europe/united-kingdom/careers/graduates-and-apprentices-uk/apprenticeships

    Accessed · Levels 2-7 with entry rules, areas, UK locations, SC requirement

  2. 2
    thalesgroup.com/en/countries-europe/united-kingdom/press_release/largest-ever-intake-and-new-cyber-programme-thales-uk

    Accessed · 2022 intake of 126; cyber degree apprenticeship in Reading with QA and Northumbria; £18,000 rising to £30,000

  3. 3
    careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/job/R0298417/2026-Cyber-Security-Apprentice-Graduate-Apprenticeship-in-IT-Software-Development-Cyber-Specialism

    Accessed · £24,000; closed 12 Feb 2026

  4. 4
    thalesgroup.com/en/countries-europe/united-kingdom/news/what-expect-when-applying-apprenticeship-thales-uk

    Accessed · Application, psychometric game, assessment centre, offer about a week later; Connectr digital buddies; recruitment begins in autumn

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